And it opened my eyes a little more as to how the music scene really is in South Africa. But when you were younger, people told you to keep your voice under the shower. SUBSCRIBE http://bit.ly/yt-reggaeville GET NOTIFIED about new videos! Like only music, no vocals, which I respect, like release an album without saying anything and let the music speak for itself. One never knowsI have a few in mind and hopefully were able to arrange some interesting projects. What was it that you liked so much about jazz music? All Rights Reserved. [21] It's very mixed. Log on https://www.REGGAEVILLE.com https://www.fb.com/reggaeville https. Dead or alive? 0 rating. The people that I have working with me - I'm blessed to have had like the most amazing musicians on this album. In Shembe, we combine religion with culture. But a show-show was once. A powerful performer, just like her father, Nkulee has shared the stage with the Jamaican reggae/ragga artists Sizzla, Turbulence, Tosh Meets Marley Warrior King, and others in countries such as the USA, Europe, South Africa, the South Pacific, Namibia, the Gambia, Zimbabwe, and Kenya. That's why we have clubs that only play reggae, that only play dancehall. The result I feel came out great, and I was proud to be part of it. I don't know, when I'm nervous, I become to be too much - I don't know, I exaggerate, I try to make things even more up, because I think people can see that I'm nervous. Top Songs By Nkulee Dube. "I'm an obsessed fan of Tanya Stephens. No female artist has managed to fuse ethno-soul, jazz with ragga in one song as this 33-year old singer- songwriter, asNkulee Dubehas done in such a short space of time since entering this challenging and yet exciting industry. Nkulee Dube a versatile artist, a great performer, songwriter and a businesswoman has managed to package all these qualities in a kind and sensitive spirit that she is. And she has performed in many major festivals all around the world. I guess you got the link through Black Dillinger? Nkulee Dube was born to the family of a music legend, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late father, Lucky Dube. With reggae and jazz, they have their own identity in terms of sound. If you come to Uganda, u will never be disappointed the love for thy father will be bestowed to thee. And how many people can you say have achieved that? So, in her eyes, Im an angel . Content created and supplied by: Enter_News (via Opera Are you attending church services regularly? The other one is not really a show. It dropped in 2011/2012, since then you have not released a studio album? I think Im comfortable and confident in front of people now. Ever since his passing I always wonder how his children and band members doing. 'Photo-interview with sounds' produced by Classical Reggae Interviews. It's a crazy feeling to switch from that to the other side. A lot of Jamaican artists love to perform in South Africa. Hes actually the producer of the album. By Amanancy (self media writer) | 2 years ago. November 10, 2011. I would like to be the second, please. I believe you also have unreleased material, you have been giving us teasers, when can we expect it to come out? Silly Walks I met in Germany on the first occasion of my being invited to the Afrika Fest. Once, in one of your performances, you mentioned that the. [8] While at school he discovered the Rastafari movement. And from the very first show in California at the beginning of June too. Also she was nominated in South Africa at the South African Music Awards for Best Produced Album and the also at the Metro FM Awards show. Nkulee was part of her father's musical band. It was just a showcase. But we all have one God. Any more collaborations that we can expect? They gave me two tracks, two riddims to voice. I would love to play in Jamaica. Her impressive stage presence resembles that of Lucky, but Nkulee has managed to find her own soulful style. So also, her brother Thokozani Dube, who is also a musician. Your dad's music was not only fabulous but deep and insightful. What was the first song that you recorded and how did it do in the market? Pronunciation of Nkulee Dube with 1 audio pronunciations. It felt very good. Family (1) Spouse Dube took Dub and used it as a platform to promote racial equality within Africa during the Apartheid. Sincerely I feel so blessed to know about Nkulee, please lift the flag higher. Several years later she still has difficulties talking about it. So they get there, and it is always packed. Required fields are marked *. Her impressive stage presence resembles that of Lucky, but Nkulee has managed to find her own soulful style. Your email address will not be published. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. Nkulee Dube, daughter of the late South African reggae star Lucky Dube, will on Saturday, November 25 perform at a charity concert at the Accra International Trade Fair Centre. There are only a few clubs in South Africa, particularly African Storms Ragga Nights in Johannesburg on Thursdays that showcases Dancehall. Dube was married to a beautiful woman by the name of Dube Sanele and together were blessed with two children. Every Thursday night, it is always packed. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. You watch him on stage, like (screams) aaaah. The other one is not really a show. The singer-songwriter, performer, and dancer navigates between Jazz mixed with Soul and spiced up with Reggae. Oliver from Silly Walks told me recently that he had just sent you a new riddim of theirs to voice? And then I just recorded it that night. Below are photos of Lucky Dube's wife and children. "She is your best friend/who became my friend/behind your back" That's my favorite one (tune). So now that I'm here, I do a bit of prayer here and there, on the right times, when I'm supposed to be praying. Keen to suppress anti-apartheid activism, the apartheid regime banned the album in 1985, because of its critical lyrics, for instance in the song "War and Crime". When I'm nervous, people say "you know, you should be nervous more often. She is forever with me. The second album was released soon afterwards, and this time Dube wrote some of the lyrics in addition to singing. How does it feel now that the riddim took off like so? It was just a showcase. Kindly share your views on this matter, follow and share for future timely and educative updates. You go and have your manicure and you get home and youre like ah, I have to take all of this off, all my money So he was very strict as a father. So they do inspire me as an artiste. Which Jamaican reggae artists have influenced you? I forgot the words, I forgot what I'm gonna say, I forgot 'Cause I was like, it's Gentleman! It's a great dream and I'm glad it's been made real for me. Hey Nkulee, I real enjoying reading your interview you granted. Oh wow.. That was absolutely amazing. You're still very young - did you ever dream of touring the world in that age? Luv the Way Nkulee Dube. Actually once, and then the second time was when his record company had gathered their own artists together to show off. If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform. South African roots reggae, flavored with dancehall, spiced with jazz - she calls it ethno ragga. The first song, Give It To Me, that's how I got the link through Dillinger. Promising to set her foot in the music industry, Lucky Dube's daughter has also proven her love for music. Her approach is both nostalgic and innovative. On the other side, some have been eliminated by their rivals who send gunmen to kill them. Like the type of religion the Indians have. Also she was nominated in South Africa at the South African Music Awards for Best Produced Album and the also at the Metro FM Awards show. In reggae, just like (in) jazz, we express ourselves through music. Watch the space! That's what I liked about jazz. Artists there are experimenting more with the reggae sound within that traditional sound. Nkulee Dube is very conscious of her place in reggae and the importance of living up to her famous name. But a show-show was once. I think I'm comfortable and confident in front of people now, so I released an album (laughs). I'll be ready for it next time (laughs). So they do inspire me as an artist. So I think it took a lot of years for me to be comfortable and be confident with my voice on stage or in front of people. There are. Big Up on your World Tour. With which sound other than reggae did you grow up? Contacts: Nkulee Dube Productions Tel: +33 6 42 50 87 93 ~ email: Nkuleedubeproductions@gmail.com Our Promoter Partners: When on tour what type of typical questions do you get asked in general? [8], Dube continued to release commercially successful albums. The album celebrated Dube's music and honored the contributions he made to South Africa. Yeah, he sent me one of the songs that I'll be performing tonight. Local or international, What are you listening to now, whats on your playlist. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. I was just surrounded by great musicians. Am so so so happy to know about Nkulee Dube. 41 Likes, TikTok video from Mc Natty Fyah (@nattyfyah): "Nkulee Dube talks about #Xenophobia in an Exclusive interview with Mc Natty Fyah on Nhyira 104.5 FM #ReggaeTrain #elevationofreggaeinkumasi #locomotivetrainoperator #reggaetrain@tiktokglobal @Gawdfada1 @nhyirafm104.5 @Luv 99.5 FM". On 18 October 2017, Gallo Records South Africa released a 25 track limited edition commemorative album titled The Times We've Shared. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Wiki Mzansi|Powered by Nine80 Digital. My manager Mark Miller has worked on worldwide touring activities for 40 years now. Ouh ya! It has a lot of support in terms of music. Big Up on your World Tour. We did more promotion and marketing of that album outside of South Africa than what we could have accomplished in South Africa. There he joined a choir and with some friends, formed his first musical ensemble called The Skyway Band. I met NC Dreads manager, a really cool guy by the way, and we discussed the possibility of my contributing to his artists new single. I wish I could. The way jazz musicians express themselves through notes and not saying anything. Discover Nkulee Dube's latest songs, popular songs, trending songs all on Boomplay. So also, her brother Thokozani Dube, who is also a musician. What would you consider your highlights and downlows in your musical journey or in general? The rest of 2018 and 2019 onwards is looking bright, that I just cant wait to get to it, and see as many new faces around the world as possible! . show all videos . In reggae, just like (in) jazz, we express ourselves through music. Did you perform for the masses or was it just a special occasion? Dead or alive. Legendary Jamaican singer, musician and songwriter, Bob Marley, was born on February 6, 1945. If it plays like (that), that's a jazz song. Much Much Love & Blessings Mr & Mrs Ndlovu Every Thursday night, it is always packed. On the day he was shot on October 18, 2007, his daughter Nkulee Dube was in the car and witnessed the gruesome murder. I also have Thuthukani Cele from the One People Band, who was on the keys. South African reggae musician (1964-2007), S.Africa reggae icon shot and killed radio, South African reggae star shot dead in front of his children, "S. African Reggae Star Lucky Dube Killed in Attempted Car-Jacking | Voice of America - English", Three Accused of the Murder of Lucky Dube Found Guilty, "Bongi Dube Almost Lost Her Life After An Accident", "When Echoes Return: roots, diaspora and possible Africas (a eulogy)". The daughter of the late legendary reggae star, Lucky Dube, who has taken up the father's band since his painful death some few years ago will be the special guest artiste to "The Hole-in-Heart Charity Concert in Ghana". No female artist has managed to fuse ethno-soul, jazz with ragga in one song as this 33-year old singer- songwriter, as Nkulee Dube has done in such a short space of time since entering this challenging and yet exciting industry. When on tour what type of typical questions do you get asked in general? Nkulee Dube Comments (0) 0/500 Comment New Comments0 What do you think of this artist? For all Performance, Interview and Business Enquiries, contact Mr. Mark Miller / Nkuleedubeproductions@gmail.com +33 6 42 50 87 93 Most importantly,Nkuleeis a blessed artist in her own right with her own style and has many miles to travel. If it plays like (that), thats a jazz song. Your father was the first African performer in JA. So I am proud to be able to carry on his name. Dube was married to Zanele Mdluli with whom he had two children with, namely, Nkulee Dube, a girl and Thokozani Dube, a boy. Rastars never dies. On the day he was shot on October 18, 2007, his daughter Nkulee Dube was in the car and witnessed the gruesome murder. Does it bother you that you Fathers name always precedes your introduction til this day? (Sings) "Shembe is the way" Ya, Shembe is the way for me. She is Lucky Dube's wife and just like her husband, she is a singer. Is the reggae crowd there "racially" mixed? Nkulee Dube was awarded the Most Promising New Entertainer Award at the international world reggae music award show. Ya, there are (similarities), besides the music part. Doesn't matter what wrong I do, she's like OK, it matters what wrong I do. And then someone has to slap you and say, calm down, you'll be fine. 13 years have passed since his death but still his music lives. Which countries in Africa have you performed in? Nkule Dube, just like her father, is a Reggae Singer. [3][4][5], Lucky Dube was born in Ermelo, formerly of the Eastern Transvaal, now of Mpumalanga, on 3 August 1964. I would love to meet Tanya (Stephens), I think that's one reason you'd have to come to Jamaica. I Am Woman Nkulee Dube. What's your favorite song from your father? What memories do you have of your father as a father? So it's gonna get there, it's gonna get there. Thats the music I grew up with. Nkulee, whose music can be classified as 'ethno-ragga' fused with soul and jazz, is no stranger to the music industry; she has been a backing singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa and later Ntando Bangani. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. Cause I didnt know about them, and then they wanted to work with me. It doesn't matter how bad it becomes. You only saw your father live on stage once or twice? News ), Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. And some other artists, beautiful voices from the Ladies that I've worked with before. Thats what I liked about jazz. She toured as a backup dancer with the risqu Afropop star Lebo Mathosa, a woman who made it in the male-dominated South African industry. They probably inherited the passion for music from him and that is a blessing. I wake up and the songs come and I just write everything that I hear in my head down before I forget it. Apart from reggae which sounds did you grow up listening to? This must have been the busiest season by far as she has accomplished so much in such a short period. Nkulee Dube is one of the rising stars of Reggae in Africa. You've just pretty much toured half the world. At this time Dube began to note fans were responding positively to some reggae songs he played during live concerts. Your performances are ever so lively, so entertaining and engaging, what preparations go into it and how do you manage to keep up? Very long, long, long tour. In between touring and recording, she managed to find time to get up close and personal in this lively interview with MissLee for MzansiReggae. Your performances are ever so lively, so entertaining and engaging, what preparations go into it and how do you manage to keep up? Drawing inspiration from Jimmy Cliff[9] and Peter Tosh,[7] he felt the socio-political messages associated with Jamaican reggae were relevant to a South African audience in an institutionally racist society. She is one to watch and could easily fill the shoes of the greatest South African performers, such as Brenda Fassie, Lebo Mathosa and of course her beloved dad Lucky Dube. And he also is my adopted dad now and looks after me. That was one of the moments That was one of the most amazing moments, the most nerve-wrecking moments of my life. She is and she tells me that every day. Nkulee slides and sings between her songs as if she was born on stage. Lucky Dube was born on August 3, 1964 in Ermelo, Johannesburg, South Africa. Yes, we did several shows in the Gambia and we love it. 2,741 talking about this. A lot of Jamaican artists love to perform in South Africa. If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform. Born to the family a music legend, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late father, Lucky Dube. The first song I recorded in my life was Feel Like Making Love(a cover version) and it did pretty good on Jozi-FM. It is beautiful to see that they are doing what their father left behind which is music. My only Best reggae man was your Dad LUCKY DUBE. Thats why we have clubs that only play reggae, that only play dancehall. It just is Moving ahead, the. His parents separated before his birth, and he was raised by his mother, who named him Lucky because she considered his birth fortunate after a number of failed pregnancies. Few countries in the world have such a rich musical heritage as South Africa. No. News ), Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. | RSS. She is expected to perform in Accra on November 25, Kumasi at the sports stadium on November 26 and at the Sekondi Sports Stadium in Takoradi on November 27. Never letting fame and success get the better of her. News ), Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. Maybe I feel very sad and I feel whatever, she always says "I'm still proud of you. Read about copyright, Terms of use | About us | Contact us | Authors | Newsletter | A-Z. Valentin Zill met Nkulee in Munich, Germany in August on her first world tour. The November 25 charity concert will see the Nkulee, who has taken . He's always been a strict dad. They gave me two tracks, two riddims to voice. 13 years have passed since his death but still his music lives. A song with a powerful message that provides a perfect soundtrack that sums up the trial and tribulations of her Journey through life and music. If you were not into music, what would you be doing? Which Jamaican reggae artists have influenced you? With reggae and jazz, they have their own identity in terms of sound. Now his 27-year-old daughter, Nkulee Dube, is African reggae's newest hope. We have some shows to perform before the end of the year like Reunion Island on October 19th, and then we are already planning the 2019/2020 touring season. Nkulee i transfer the love i have for your dad to you.keep the music up. They do everything, but that goes back to their culture as Indians. Did you have any links through Black Dillinger? Dube's Australian tour started in May 2005, and he played in Alice Springs (to a crowd of 4,000 people), Darwin, Northern Territory, and Cairns, Queensland. Her father was one of reggaes most successful legends ever - Lucky Dube. Usually it just comes and I write it down. By TheQueenHerself (self media writer) | 1 year ago. Five of the six albums have been retrieved. At that time, the reggae star and his wife named their son Thokozani Dube while at the same time naming their daughter Nkulee Dube. See More, Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. The record sold poorly around 4000 units in comparison to the 30,000 units his mbaqanga records would sell. Both during her historic marriage to Bob and after his 1981 passing, the reggae matriarch has preached the one-love philosophy while nurturing and protecting the Marley legacy. Some of those songs, I write through music that I get and listen to it and be like what can I do on it. Something Nkulee Dube & The Robotiks. Lucky Philip Dube (pronounced duu-beh;[1] 3 August 1964 18 October 2007) was a South African reggae musician and rastafarian considered to be one of the most important musicians in the history of African music and one of the greatest reggae musicians of all time.The South African born but globally revered reggae legend recorded 22 albums in Zulu, English, and Afrikaans in a 25-year period and was South Africa's as well as Africa's biggest-selling reggae superstar to date. Reunion Island, Mauritius, Nigeria, Zambia, and we are waiting on Kenya and other possible big events in Uganda, Ghana, and another return to Lagos. She became the first non-Caribbean entertainer to have been nominated in that many categories. Though Dube was still at school, the band recorded material in Johannesburg during his school holidays. What would you consider your highlights and downlows in your musical journey or in general? The album features his biggest hits exclusive performances and 3 previously unreleased tracks. Most importantly, Nkulee is a blessed artist in her own right with her own style and has many miles to travel Nkulee is currently recording her new album entitled The Journey which will be released shortly, and Nkulees debut solo album My Way rose worldwide outside of South Africa to critical acclaim. TNK MusiQ - Mama Jay (Nkulee 501 Revisit) MP3 Download Advertisements TNK MusiQ dropped yet another awesome hit track to entertain his fans. Nkulee is a great talent to watch out for as many people believe that she will comfortably fill the shoes of some great South African performer such as Brenda, Lebo Mathosa and possibly her beloved dad, Lucky Dube. She told me I belonged not at the back, but in the Light. So you can recognize (that) immediately. It has been absolutely amazing. See More, Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. We are using cookies on this website to give you the best, most relevant experience. In Prisoner, the South African artist makes the genre his own by applying themes of apartheid and internal displacement. I chose the Honey Pot Riddim as it fit my thoughts on some lyrics I had been writing already, et voila, Luv the Way is what was born from it. Nkulee Dube has managed to fuse ethno-soul, jazz, and ethno-ragga together as a vocalist, performer, and songwriter like no other artist. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. What made me wanna do music? You have traveled and performed a lot outside of South Africa, Can you draw parallels to other Countries in regards to Reggae Dancehall? Zanele Mdluli. And they play them in dancehall clubs, the ones that I'm talking about. The festivals we are doing are some of the largest in Europe! Tributo Reggae A The Beatles Vol.2 . It's because South Africa is a very, very, very multiracial type of country. [10] However, he was not discouraged and continued to perform the reggae tracks live and wrote and produced a second reggae album. So the reggae spectrum is really slowly but getting there! Nkulee Dube was a backup singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa. So they get there, and it is always packed. Dube's roots reggae brought African people to the table in terms of conversation about the black diaspora by mimicking Caribbean artists' assertions of African authenticity or racial utopia. Adobe Flash Player is a cross-platform browser-based application runtime that delivers uncompromised viewing of expressive applications, content, and videos across screens and browsers. She glides and slides with ease in between her songs as she traverses between ragga and ethno-soul as if she was born on stage. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. I've always wanted to sing, but I have always been shy about my voice. 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