Touching base with Masana Khoza

Masana Khoza is a local musician, hailing from Centurion with the most insane skills on the drums.
We got in touch with him to get to know him a little bit more, so its only fit that we get a drumroll for what’s to follow…

What first got you into music?

Church was one of the first major things that got me into music

Who inspired you to make music?

JayMusic Sarela is one the people that inspired me to start music. A young man from Shoshanguve.

How would you describe the music that you typically create?

As a drummer, it is my job to make sure that the song gets the right drum sounds and the right pattern. I make different types of music, from Amapiano to Gospel and Mbaqanga.

What is your creative process like?

My creative process depends on my mood on that day but a basic layout is: I would have an idea of the beat I want to make and this will lead me to my laptop and starting with the drums, then the bassline, then follows the keys. Extra sound effects and mixing of everything will come at the end.

Who would you most like to collaborate with?

DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Oscar Mbo, Mas Musiq, Clxrity and many more

If you could go open a show for any artist who would it be?

Nàtive Deep.

What would you be doing right now if it wasn’t for your music career?

I would be a soccer player or an accountant.

Where have you performed? What are your favourite and least favourite venues? Do you have any upcoming shows?

I have performed at many places like: JoJo’s in Maboneng, Junk Park in Sandton, News Café in Centurion and many more. My favourite venue was definitely JoJo’s and least favourite was Stones.

Whats next for you ?

What’s next is a few features from international artists and maybe some sponsors.

10 . What is the best advice you have been given?

"To always keep praying and never give up."

Get in touch

Get in touch with Masana Khoza on his social platforms and check out his music.

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Touching base with Masana Khoza