Ambitious Hustle "Lius SA"

Social media has taken a new direction in how people meet, communicate and share stuff. From music, videos , pictures and moments. Met one formidable force online, don't remember how but somehow he ended on my Whatsapp contacts. An inspiration he is to many of his peers , a Healer to all of his supporters and an ambitious young lad he is. When his not working on his music his busy trying a shot to Design album covers for the likes of Dj Maphorisa and Kabza De Small. A Force, His Name Is Tshepo But Goes By "LIUS SA". An Energy You Want To Vibrate With , All The Way From Pretoria "Attridgeville" , LIUS Is Also A Biomedical Sciences Student, How Amazing Is That?

Who Is Lius SA? Tell Me More About Yourself.

Lius is more than an artist, I'm a giver, I'm a optimistic person ,I dont give up quickly,  I always want to grow and be better than I was yesterday.  I live by the mentality which is a phrase my friend Mangaliso always said " How Can the sky be the limit when there is footsteps on the moon" , I feel like I'm a type of person who gives people too many chances, I have hope in change and I believe that anyone can change and anyone can make it in the industry,  all you need is just talent, determination and hardwork..and I believe I am that person.

When Did You Start Music ?

I started doing music in 2016 , I was in grade 11  schooled at Voortrekkerhoogte High school until now

What Led You Too Start This?

I always loved music,  so I would find myself listening to music in my room pretending to perform all these songs you know, imagining me on the big stages , crowd singing my lyrics word for word, and I knew people who did music so I would ask for advice and after some time I dropped my first single titled "Dabbing All Day" and it wasn't my best , you know first singles are never your best and I grew myself to be the artist I am today.

Please Describe Your Sound?

My sound is a mixture of a lofi sad sound with the newly age trap, I'm a versatile artist, I can rap if need to be, I can trap if need to be, thus I am open to all sounds and I find that a way to grow myself as an artist.

Your Sound Is Fresh And Relates To An Average Joe From Kasi Aka The "Township" But Also Has That American Signature To It. Tell Me Who Produces Your Beats?

Shai Maponya ...stage Name :Shai he produces , mixes and masters all my beats and some songs...and to this day I thank him everyday for helping me find my sound.

What Are The Lows You've Come Across In This Industry?

One of the lows , I've came across was building a fan base, I feel like all upcoming artists struggle with this at first, it becomes so difficult to build a fan at first  because the question of "what makes you unique?" Is difficult to answer when you just started because you are still trying to find your sound and what you are comfortable with, and sometimes it takes longer than expected and the fear of how people will receive your music and I myself is still struggling to build a solid fan base, and also being able to present yourself through perfomances and also losing friends and close relationships because Music takes alot from you, it drains you completely and sometimes you can't balance your personal life and music and leads through tough times, I went through a depression phase in my life because I was so stressed about not making it and how everything I've tried to get into the industry has failed and it was the biggest low that I've came across.

But Even After Every Dark Phase Comes Light, So What Are The Highs Of The Industry?

One of the greatest highs that I've had is had is ..in 2018 , I dropped a single titled Depression. Where I talk about how I feel ...and it started popping on twitter reaching a total of 59,1K and   500 Plays on audiomack and that for me meant alot because it was the first time in my career such things has happened  getting recognition from the late HHP  meant alot and that will forever be a High in my life.

What If A Record Company Wants To Sign You?

Record label signing isnt a problem but with what is happening via Record labels such as ambitious entertainment, being independent looks like the best choice there is , Because when you Independent,  you can make choices that will impact you and you dont have to make choices based on the companies terms.

On That Note About Being Signed, Is There Any Deals You Got By Far Any Promising Signing? 

So far , nothing,  as I'm still trying to build my fan base and trying the most to get in the industry.

Is It About The Passion, Money Or Fame? 

At first music is about passion and less about money, but as time progresses in your career, you realize that money is needed. For me to record those songs that my fans listen to i need money, for me to get to my gigs I need money, for me to have proper exposure and promo I need money. so it gets to a point where money is a need , and we want be famous even thou we know that fame comes with its own angels and demons which require you to act in a certain manner in order to contain it. So all these aspects Passion, Money and fame all work together in order to make you the artist you wanna be.

I Know That You're A Talented Young Being, Besides Music, What Else Are You Up Too?

Besides music I am a self taught  graphic Designer, I'm doing my first year in Biomedical Science,  hobbies also include playing sports.

What Is The Targeted Market You Looking At?

Youth , you know as the youth of this generation. we go through alot and we scared to Express ourselves because we are scared of what other people might say. As a youth more than half the population go through depression, anxiety and all that mental illnesses and I want them to know that it's okay to be sad , it's okay not to figure things out ,we human after all.

What Is The Mission You Want To Accomplish Via Your Music?

Heal People, when someone tells me that I was going to do this to myself,  but your music helped me escape that mentality that's what makes me happy and I feel like I completed my purpose when I do that.

Who Would You Like To Work With That Is Already In The Mainstream?

Yohh....uhm there is a lot of artists i would like to work with but if I should give you five , it would be A-Reece , Die Mondez , Rouge , Flame, and Ayanda Jiya.

Making This Your Platform, What Would You Want Somebody To Take From This Interview? In Simple Terms What Is Your Life Lesson?

Nothing in life comes easy, and sometimes things won't go your way but keep pushing , your hard work doesn't go unnoticed.

Any Collabs You've Done ?

So far I've done collabs with other upcoming artist  like First, Shai , Prince Royal, Allison Just a few to mention .

Where Do You See Your Music In The Next Coming Five Years ?

In 5 years I see myself in the industry,  2020 looks like a very promising year and I'm determined to make it the year I blow up.

I'm A Fan Rite? Where Can I Get Linked Up With Your Music?

Audiomack, Soundcloud, I'm still working on the Distribution process with distrokid but in a few months time it will be available on all major platforms Including  iTunes and spotify.

If I Wanna Follow Your Work Where Do I Get Linked Up?

Twitter : @Lius_za

Instagram : @Lius.sa

Facebook : Austin Roots (I dont mostly use facebook but you can check me there)

So Since We Nearing Into The New Year, What Are Your Plans For 2020? Any Game Changing Move? 

Im dropping 16 track Project in 2020 titled "Damage" featuring artist like First, Lily ,Shai I,  Prince Royal etc