DAMARA-PUNCH ON TRACE AFRICA
Dixon
started by explaining that,
Damara Punch or Ma-/Gaisa is one of his strongest genres although, he also considers himself as a
versatile artist. "I am not sure if it is the first
Ma-/Gaisa
song making to the Trace Africa platform but what makes this special is that it
is my first Ma /Gaisa video to have premiered on Trace Africa".
He added
that Trace Africa welcoming Namibian content tops it off, he said, "it
will encourage more artist to be themselves and do music that is more rooted.
This might also change the mindset of Namibian as a whole to embrace more of our
own.
(WB): How did you receive the big news?
"I
just remembered my team saying that they have submitted the video to a TV
station and the next moment, a fan sent me a video clip of my video featuring
on Trace Africa, I was so thrilled and humbled at the same time that Trace
Africa accepted an authentic Namibian genre of music, it really means a lot to
me, my fans and our culture"
The video
features Patrick. A young and talented man who dresses up as Bernice and
boyfriend Patrick and delivers an everyday couple lifestyle in Katutura, with the aims
to make the audience laugh and learn a thing or two. Dixon shares how the
idea derived and how it was like working with this gentleman. "The idea started when my
manager called me around 03:00 am while I was still fast asleep telling me
about this crazy idea of matching Namibian music and local comedy. I then
understood his vision and the rest is history". 'I must say this was the
most fun video I have ever shot; Bernice and Patrick are brilliant they kept us
on the floor giggling, even the video director Namzee Brown who had to pause
the shoot at times'. "My management was very impressed with Patrick’s
overall professionalism and conduct".
The /Gui !nas /guisa meaning (only once) track comes from a 15 tracked album titled;
“Show Me Your Heart”. The album is a dedication to the fans. Dixon explained
“It's a feel-good album. I went red for love, just to show my appreciation to
the people who've had my back since day one.”
The album
according to Dixon took 3 years to be perfected and it speaks for itself.
However, there are no collaborations or featuring on the album. The
award-winning artist said that he wanted to work alone, to tell his story with
no added voices. "This is my first album with no collaborations because I
simply did me and worked hard to give a 100% of me to the people who love what I
do.”
Dixon is
currently working with Ngoma Drums and he promises nothing but tons of entertainment
for the yet to be seen group, "I am currently busy putting
together something nice for my boys Ngoma Drums. They are the new wave that
Namibia is yet to feel and respect".
The
artist further stated that in the near future, a collaboration with Chris Brown
from America might be happening. He added "I think it is time for the
international artist also to recognize what we are doing in Namibia"
Although
Dixon did not work with any local artist on his current album, Dixon also
added, "I am super keen to work with Namibian artists especially the ones
who are supporting my movement without me asking them"
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