“Bigger things for Cameroonian Hip-Hop on the way” -Limo, South Africa-based Cameroonian singer |
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Saturday, 15 January 2011 21:12 | |||
Why the name Limo Zine? Limo: Sometimes, I ask myself why Limo. I’ve had the name since I was 11. I guess I got this name from my childhood friends. The name is carved from one of the world most luxurious cars, Limousine. I love luxury, hahahahaha!
TTSTell us about your recent video released Put ya Swag on
Limo:Put Ya Swag On features Don Habibi, Thando Kumalo and Dingo. In the song, we’re just telling everybody to get their swag on point you know for the love of summer shine. The video is a sign of bigger and better things to happen for me, Cameroon and music lovers around the world. TTSWhat themes do your songs exploit?
TTSAny words of advice to aspiring Cameroonian Hip-Hop artists? Limo: Patience and hard work pays off. Bread has a cost price if you must eat. It’s amazing what you can achieve if you never stop believing in yourself.
TTSAs an artist how would you define your success? Limo: So far I’ve had enormous success as an independent Hip-Hop artiste in a very competitive industry and living in a rush hour country like South Africa. My gig guide doesn’t look bad for summer. I’m not satisfied yet and believe there is more to be done.
TTSDo you belong to any musical group or band? Limo: No no…I do not belong to the group school of thought.
TTSWhat are your up-to-date performance plans? New releases, tours? Limo:I do have performances until March this year but only in South Africa. There are a few events scheduled for Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban and Johannesburg. I’m beezay!! Will actually be opening for the Rick Ross concert after party in Fashion TV in Cape Town this Wednesday. Yep…I’m sure God will keep providing.
TTSAs an artiste, is there anything special you hope to be able to accomplish?Limo: Success is great and the major accomplishment after very hard work. I just want to be able to give back and share this great talent that God has blessed me with.
TTSWhat were you doing before getting into the music industry?Limo: School, school, then did a little bit of radio broadcasting back there in Cameroon on CRTV’s commercial radio station, Mount Cameroon FM in Buea, alongside BuddyMB. That was way back in 2003 and the show was Rap Hood. I had the real kick-start from there. I later set for my debut album Street Evolution at Street Thug Digital studio under construction.
TTSAs an artiste, is there anything special you hope to be able to accomplish?Limo: Success is great and the major accomplishment after very hard work. I just want to be able to give back and share this great talent that God has blessed me with.
TTSIf you had to think of a slogan that could leave a positive impact for everyone, what would that be?Limo:Real plans for real people, never stop believing in yourself.
TTSWhat do you think makes you and your type of music unique from what other artistes do?Limo:I’ve a very high sense of entertainment, very high adrenalin for it... I go for excellent inputs and have special deliveries to fans and everybody.
TTSHow can you access your fans and how have they contributed to your success?Limo:My fans are the greatest so far. They are contributing a lot to my success through feedback and requests. I mean my Youtube and Facebook accounts are full of inspiring messages from them.
TTSIf you had to describe your music in three or four words what would you call it?Limo:Feels like coconut juice.
TTSHave you ever entered any contests to enhance your musical career?Limo:No!
TTSWould you enter another contest in future?Limo: I sincerely don’t like entering into contests such as like Idols, Peak Talent or Music talent search. I love ‘street battles’ and cyphers to earn respect.
TTSIf you had to categorize your music,what genre would it best fit? (Name up to three)Limo: Hip Hop, Afro-Caribbean Hip-Hop which is my creation and R&B.
TTSWhat do you think your “biggest break” or “greatest opportunity” has been so far in your musical career?Limo:Every opportunity I have had so far has been a plus and for real I have learned to be contented with whatever I have. I think the biggest break is till to come when the album drops.
TTSWhere do you think your largest fan base is located and why?Limo:I would say Nigeria because I really have whole lotta feedback from that side of the world.
TTSHave you performed outside SA?Limo:Yes, in Paris.
TTSProjects?Limo:Yes, I do have a couple of projects in the pipeline with artistes from Nigeria, Italy, France, Angola, Mozambique, South Africa and Cameroon.
TTSWhat inspires you to keep going and how do you keep yourself motivated?TTSRole Model?TTSDo you currently have an agent, endorsement, record label, sponsor etc.?Limo: I look forward to that when I meet the person who doesn’t want me a debtor. For now I’m independent
TTSlong-term career goals?Limo: The next years are in the hands of God, but left to me, I’ll love to be the king of the world’s music/showbiz industry not only as an artiste, but as an entrepreneur too.
TTSCould you tell us about the best moments of your life in the entertainment industry?Limo:Wow, wow, wow! Every moment has been awesome in the industry but the most amazing moment so far was the day in 2007 when I met my present producer Leo Large. I met him at point of my life where I was beginning to let go music and he got me right back on spot.
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TTSWhat are your greatest fears /weaknesses?Limo:Oh my God! I wish there were no snakes in this world. I even fear their reactions on screen when I watch National Geographic.
TTSDo you have any one special you would like to thank for making your dreams come true as an artist?
Limo made us laugh...
On Saturday, I went to a Clicks store to buy a body lotion for a female friend’s birth day and Didn’t realise what I got her until she called me to say Thank you for the Foam Bath. |
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