| About Veesoul | From humble beginnings ... It was years ago when Vuyani Mtshikana otherwise known as Veesoul to his fans was born in East London, South Africa. Veesoul is a talented singer, dancer and entertainer whose passion for performing came to the fore at the tender age of 10 when he started singing and went on to become a choir leader in his college. It is also in this community where the foundations for his song-writing and vocals were laid . Veesoul’s debut album Botsotso is a kaleidoscope of soulful, mature but yet very vibrant and youthful sounds. The twelve track album is the culmination of many years of hard work and the exploration of various music genres. It vividly showcases this crooner’s versatility and growth as an artist. The messages of hope, love and family values are intrinsically woven into the social fabric he so dearly advocates through song and dance. Veesoul is inspired by the likes of Boyz II Men, The Manhattans and Marvin Gaye on the international front and the likes of Stimela’s Ray Phiri and Brenda Fassie in the South African context. He firmly believes that he will be the song and dance of South Africa, and with his sexy shuffle he is destine to be amongst the best. His highlights involve partaking on South Africa’s popular talent search show Idols, sealing a record deal with a credible recording company when he was still singing for a youthful outfit GIIG, and wining a coveted prize at a talent show organized by Cape Peninsula University of Technology. His album promises to take the Afro-soul genre by storm with its prospective hits like Thathi Sandla Sam meant to be your typical feel good song shared by those who hold each other dearly. This particular track is already a sing-a-long favourite with Veesoul’s fans and DJ’s alike. Other amazing tracks in this album include the groovy Botsotso (title track), Rest your head, Buyel’ekhaya, Uthando Lwakho Luyandiphambanisa and Ilungile. Some songs feature Mr. J (Mgcineni Martins), who is also a producer in the project. South Africa will definitely love this one. Veesoul has also recorded a single produced by Master Mtee, Crazy, which is being sold on Afrodisia. Spotlight Veesoul’s talent came under the spotlight with GIIG, a group he co-founded in 1998. As a lead singer he wrote all the songs with Max – Hoba (Max Maponya), Flavad soul (Sandile Steer), Thabiso Ntiyane and Chumani Gwavu. GIIG, under the wing of the Eastern Cape based KK Production Company released two albums at EMI Music. Amongst its achievements the group boasted the hit song Ketse, which enjoyed airplay all over the country, catapulting the group to appearances in popular SABC TV programmes like Simunye Grooves and the youthful Jam Alley. As a song writer, Veesoul has also worked with Brian Ndevu (Bizza), former SABC 1 presenter, and Koko Godlo for GIIG and Amagroovies. Credit has to be given to his resourcefulness as an artist, entertainer and performer Veesoul has also shared the stage with musicians such as the Manhattans, Devante(DVT), TKZee, Bongo Maffin, Jabu Khanyile, Arthur Mafokate, DJ Sbu, Zakes Bantwini, Brothers of Peace, Rebecca Malope, Kholeka and many more. Veesoul’s performances as part of GIIG also include performing in Zimbabwe in the battle of the bands in the year 2000. |
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