Drum Pope takes on Guinness World Record
Fans and artists are supporting producer Drum Pope, who aims to release more than 1 000 songs in a year to break the Guinness World Record.
Pretoria-born producer France Lebepe, known more commonly by his nickname Drum Pope, has set his eyes on the Guinness World Record for the most Digital Single Releases by a Music Act in a Year. To break the record, the musician must release approximately 1 000 songs in a year.
“I applied to challenge the record on January 17. They told me that they would give me a year. The end date will be next year. In between those days, I should release 1 000 songs,” the artist says.
In his attempt to get the record, he also plans to release an additional 100 songs.
Having worked with heavy-weight artists such as Lady Zamar, Mzekezeke, DJ Sbu, Bucie, and Oskido, the musician believes that undertaking this massive project will officially cement his name globally in the book of legends.
The artist took to Instagram to call on anyone who would like to be part of his project, with a post captioned ‘We calling out artists, musicians, producers, graphic designers who are interested in working with Drum Pope on his mission to break the Guinness World Record for recording and releasing the most amount of songs in a year’.
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He also revealed that musicians have already stepped up and showed him support in various ways. Mafikizolo’s Theo Kgosinkwe and DJ Sbu have been among the artists who have encouraged Drum Pope to reach out whenever he needs help. He also has access to a writing team that provides vocals.
One of the challenges highlighted by the artist is financing the project.
“This project is big, and we need to be in the studio every day. The day-to-day costs – from studio time, engineering, travelling, food, and everything else are weighing heavily on us,” he told The Citizen.
Fortunately, existing partnerships such as that with AMPD Studios and MTN will help lighten the load. “AMPD has sponsored world-class recording equipment to help me smash the record. They gave us monitors, top-quality recording microphones, headphones and a high-end audio interface,” Drum Pope told GQ.
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