Aygee from Sheepmoor making moves in the Johannesburg hip hop industry
The young rapper has recently signed a partnership agreement with an independent music label based in Johannesburg, which he hopes will catapult him into stardom.
Mr Ayanda (Aygee) Mkhwanazi is well on his way of achieving his dream of fame and fortune in the hip-hop music world.
The young rapper has recently signed a partnership agreement with an independent music label based in Johannesburg, which he hopes will catapult him into stardom.
Going by his stage name of ‘Aygee’, he grew up in Sheepmoor and is a product of BEE Maseko Secondary School.
His love for music saw him participate in various singing competitions and winning some with his rhythmic, reggae inspired, lyrics.
He was part of a duo in high school who won the Msukaligwa Drama and Arts Forum competition in the hip-hop category in 2017.
“It was just boys from a small town in Sheepmoor and we showed them what we are about,” Aygee said.
Even though he thought he could make a success of his chosen career in music, his parents disagreed and after matric, Aygee decided to pursue a BA Humanities degree at the University of Johannesburg.
“I am currently doing my second year in my course and pushing the hip-hop dream.”
His move to Johannesburg brought him opportunities beyond his wildest dreams.
It was there where he reconnected with an old friend, Mr Thabiso ‘Megabeats’ Malaza, who is also making his own moves in the hip-hop industry.
The two friends got together in studio and produced music, which brought the attention of music executives.
The duo have released various singles on mixed tapes, but not a full album.
Their music has received airplay on local community radio stations and the goal is to get it on mainstream radio.
However, a full album is in the works for Aygee as he divides his time between music and studies.
He is hopeful to release an album this year.
“As soon as I finish my classes, I am always in the studio, making beat, writing lyrics, it is what I live for.”
His parents have given the young man their support after seeing how serious he is with his craft, with the competitions he has won and this new deal.
“Nevertheless, they are adamant that I complete my studies so I have something to fall back on when my music career is done.
“I am just a young boy from Sheepmoor who is going to make it big.”
