Inspired by American rapper Meek Mill to become a dream-chaser, Germiston rapper C-Killer Mash is set to follow his dreams of becoming a rap star by launching his first mixtape on September 1.<\/p>\n
Born Koboyane Collen Mashishi, in Mokopane, Limpopo, the Ekurhuleni West College student has always been passionate about music and saw it as a platform to share his adversities and heal in the process.<\/p>
Using music as a therapeutic outlet began at the age of 15 when he released his first song titled Gun Shots<\/em>.<\/p>\n Six years later, he was afforded an opportunity to professionally record his second song called No Sleep<\/em>, and this reignited his passion for making music.<\/p> His mixtape,\u201996 Story<\/em>, will feature nine tracks including three previously released songs.<\/p>\n \u201cI rap about the only thing I know how to talk about, which is my life.<\/p>\n \u201cAll the good and all the bad things I\u2019ve been through are detailed in my music,\u201d said Collen.<\/p>\n The rapper believes he stands out as a hip-hop artist because unlike his peers, he keeps his lyrics clean and audible.<\/p>\n By not featuring any singers or rappers on the mixtape, Collen wanted to showcase how far his musical talents could stretch.<\/p>\n He worked with two popular local producers, Elson Blues and Rey-Freeze.<\/p>\n In post-production, \u201996 Story<\/em> was mixed and mastered by producers, Elson Blues and Moolanair.<\/p>\n \u201cI have not had an easy life while chasing after my dreams.<\/p>\n \u201cThe one thing I have learnt is that sometimes things don\u2019t work out as planned and we are then forced to move on, and try achieving our goals through different avenues,\u201d said Collen.<\/p>\n The mixtape launch will be held at Decalabash Restaurant and Sports Bar situated on President Street in the Germiston CBD.<\/p>\n It will be available for download on various audio distribution platforms such as SoundCloud and Audiomack.<\/p>\n Follow Collen on Twitter @C-KillerMash and C-Killer Mash on Facebook.<\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nALSO READ:\u00a0New R&B boy band tackles emotions and masculinity<\/a><\/h4>\n
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