Luther Luther Luther, I Met this kid in highschool, And I have one word that could describe him "FORMIDABLE". I Always watched him with so much awe because of how he was brave and confident. Luther was a boomerang, I'd Love To still believe he still is, because his Faith In himself was just overwhelming. You throw him in the deep end he will come back dragging the shark by it's teeth. Do You get an idea of the type of person he is? He Was A beast in dancing always had the whole school gathering around him while he showed us his moves. Moments pass we're out of highschool trying to sort this life thing then BOOM I meet up with Luther and he tells me his into rap now, didn't want to judge but something in me said he might be going through an identity crisis but little did I know this kid was a KING. I Still say he can make your favourite run for their money, he can literally shake the industry with one hand. You Need To Hear him before contesting what i'm saying. Luther my little brother, That's who his become now, his my responsibility in a way because I feel like we've got each other's back without even saying. I FINALLY Get To Profile Him and hear what's on his mind.
Who Is MC Luther? Tell Me More About Yourself.
MC Luther is a purist. The Messiah. A person that strives for what he believes in. I believe I was sent to revive HipHop's true form. A Xhosa by origin. But I was actually born in Pretoria. Atteridgeville to be specific.
I've spent all my life with my Momma. My Daddy wasn't around. I didn't have siblings then. So I come from a long time of being alone . Momma had to go work . Growing up, i spent most of time alone. I feel like the love I have for the streets was inspired by this . Home was too lonely for me. At the same time ,though,I was a very reserved child. I didn't get up to everything everyone did. Except the common things that'll have you feeling left out like playing Housies, building Mud Cities, Wire Cars, Hopscotch with a pretty girl next door. You know what I mean. I grew up with an introverted mentality. Never felt the need to fit in. Never cared about being the hardest or rolling with the gangs . Funny thing is, I had alotta friends. I can only assume that my energy wasn't introverted at all. I stayed away from fights. Scared of girls *Laughs*. In a nutshell, Luther and the streets raised me and made me.
When Did You Start Music ?
I wrote my first rap 9years ago. My first ever recording was around 2011. My boy King Izzy was the one that put me on. But I started making music in 2013.
What Led You Too Start This?
*Laughs* I was actually a kasi dancer. I specialized in Nigerian Kwasa hahaha. Then I met MC Zipho and, man, Big Bro showed me the wonders of HipHop and usage of words. Every time he freestyled, I knew HipHop was hitting on me and I couldn't say no because she had me at halo.
Please Describe Your Sound?
My sound? I think my sound is off authenticity and originality. My sound is for everyone . It don't matter if you don't know English. I got you. My sound knows no boundries.
Your Sound Is Fresh But At The Same Time You Got BARS For Days Which Makes You Relatable To HIPHOP Heads More Than An Average Joe From Kasi Aka The "Township" What Sets You Apart?
I believe this is what sets me apart from all of them.. I put my Mind, Body, Soul in all my verses. To match that ,I immerse myself in beats and instrumentals.
What Are The Lows You've Come Across In This Industry?
I've performed without getting paid after being promised a certain check. Got dropped by alotta competitions because of being "too raw". I'll just mention those two lows for now because it's a long list and it gets deeper.
But Even After Every Dark Phase Comes Light, So What Are The Highs Of The Industry?
When Kxng Crooked hit me on Instagram and told me my first tape is fire. Dizaster did the same... My first 1000plays on AudioMack. A Lady in Nigeria sent me an Email saying she prays I make it Because she hears greatness in me. Sharing a stage with Kwesta at Ghandi Square. These are my stand out highs so far.
What If A Record Company Wants To Sign You?
Hahahaha. Well, I've always believed I have nothing to lose. And I ain't scared of taking risks. I feel like I would sign if the deal is good and coincides with who i am. But I turned down one company already because the deal was child's play lol.
Tell Me More About That Deal? What's Child's Play, I Can Only Imagine What You're Looking For In A Record Deal ?
Basically the contract was gonna strip me off my creative freedom. I was expected to dumb it down. The financial side of the deal was even more messed. I was offered a monthly salary of R20 000. 25% of royalties . They wanted me to change how I look. They said investing in my true sound would be risky because it's radical,rebellious and untamed . There wasn't a car or house involved in the deal. I feel like I was literally trading my full intended worth for absolutely nothing .
On That Note About Being Signed, Is There Any Deals You Got By Far Any Promising Signing?
This past December,i was called by Vth Season... Lol.. We still talking. That's all I can say for now *smiles*.
Is It About The Passion, Money Or Fame?
This is how it is with me,Bro... 90% is strictly for the passion. 5% for the money and the other 5% is for the fame . My love for HipHop is that intense.
I Know That You're A Talented Young Man, Besides Music, What Else Are You Up Too?
I am currently busy with an Intership. With a Telecoms company known as TEOCO. I'm also looking into venturing in the fashion because of I love me some threads my nigga.
What Is The Targeted Market You Looking At?
Really , I want everyone's attention. But I'm mostly for the Purist.
What Is The Mission You Want To Accomplish Via Your Music?
Unity. Liberation. Relation. Relevance. Bringing back HipHop's true identity.
Who Would You Like To Work With That Is Already In The Mainstream?
Pro Verb. Stogie T. YoungstaCPT. A-Reece. Priddy Ugly. Nasty C. Thandiswa Mazwai. Msaki. Amanda Black. LaSauce. Ginger Trill. N'veigh And P'Dot O. Zooci Coke Dope. And my nigga Tweezy.
Making This Your Platform, What Would You Want Somebody To Take From This Interview?
In Simple Terms What Is Your Life Lesson?
This interview should be the voice of my undying hunger and devotion to HipHop. As for my life lesson? I STOPPED FEARING LOSSES BECAUSE THERE'S LIFE IN THEM.
Any Collabs You've Done ?
WiziBeats and I once met at TshwaneFM and he felt my craft. We spoke on linking up then I got jumped in Marabastad and lost his contacts.. Otherwise I haven't done any yet.
Where Do You See Your Music In The Next Coming Five Years ?
*smiles*.. I'll be off Grammy status.
I'm A Fan Rite? Where Can I Get Linked Up With Your Music?
For now , find my work on SlikourOnLife.com , AudioMack.com , SoundCloud.com.
If I Wanna Follow Your Work Where Do I Get Linked Up?
Instagram - @kxng_luther.
Twitter - @MCLuSteelo.
Facebook - Kxng Luther Freeman.
What Are Your Plans For 2020? Any Game Changing Move?
Besides moving in silence like all real niggaz do *Smiles *... I'm finna solidify my existence in HipHop.
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