Clement Mulenga (20) is an upcoming artist from Driehoek.<\/p>\n
Clement told the GCN that his stage name is derived from his middle name.<\/p>
\u201cMy middle name is Mwila but a lot of people battled with pronouncing it and it often sounded like they were saying \u2018Moola\u2019,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI got used to them calling me that and it grew on me which is why I decided to make it my stage name.\u201d<\/p>
The youngster also said he fell in love with music at a young age.<\/p>\n
\u201cI grew up loving music and it was when I was in Grade Four, at Galway Primary School, that I began to see myself as an artist,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am one with music, it is in my DNA, which is why I won\u2019t let anything or anyone stop me from succeeding as an artist.<\/p>\n
The hip-hop rapper and singer looks up to the likes of Lil Wayne.<\/p>\n
\u201cLil Wayne is among the artists I grew up listening to, he is an inspiration to me,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
Clement\u2019s brother, Andrew, is his manager.<\/p>\n
\u201cClement currently has an EP (mixtape), titled @19 In The East, that we hope to release soon,\u201d said Andrew.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has recorded other EPs before but they were never released as we felt he needed to develop and establish his identity as an artist first.<\/p>\n
\u201cClement is multi-talented, he is not only a singer and rapper but also produces his own music.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have built our own studio at home.\u201d<\/p>\n
Music is not the only thing that unites the siblings.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe run a business together,\u201d explained Andrew.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a fire protection and construction company, called Umlilo Projects.\u201d<\/p>\n
The aspiring artist has had his few minutes on stage.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have performed at Capellos, in Newtown and a couple of times at JJ Pub and Restaurant located in the Germiston CBD,\u201d said Clement.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe sent my EP to Universal Music Records, we are waiting for feedback which is also one of the reasons why we haven\u2019t released the EP as yet.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am currently shifting my focus towards marketing myself as an artist.<\/p>\n
\u201cI will also be dropping my single, I wanna see (63), on July 1 and people can look out for it on Sound Cloud.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy music is about observations of my life and of those around me which is also the same vibe people can expect to hear from me.<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe my music is vast and diverse, there is something for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
Clement gave the following advice to other aspiring artists.<\/p>\n
\u201cKeep your music authentic and original, don\u2019t imitate others,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlways remember not to do it for the fame but for the love of music.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne of my dreams is to share the stage with Drake.\u201d<\/p>\n
To book Clement \u2018Moola\u2019 send an email to clementmoola@gmail.com or call Andrew on 071 928 7535 or 073 935 6456.<\/p>\n
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