Sabelo Ncube / 31 / Musician, Performing Artist, Songwriter, Composer & Producer
Any inspiration behind Ncube?
I am Ncube, so it’s inspired by my character, heritage and my family. I am a proud South African and I wanted that to resonate through this song.
When did you find your way into the rap game?
I started rapping in primary school and have been writing songs since I was 8. But I can say I’ve dedicated the past 5 years of my life solely to music.
As an artist, how do you put your body of work together and who would you like it to speak to?
Well music is vast and there are many genres. I like to capture an idea first and then break down all the things that make the idea what it is. So I do a lot of research, coupled with introspection and hope that somewhere in the balance, people will relate to the sound. I genuinely hope that my work speaks to anyone who loves music.
Why the name Ghost?
The name was given to me by my friends because I lived between Port Elizabth and Johannesburg and would sporadically appear and vanish on any given weekend. They started calling me “Los the lost Ghost from the East Coast and the West Coast”, clearly this wouldn’t work as a rap alias, so I shortened it to Ghost.
Have a specific favourite track from all the music you’ve released so far?
Something people don’t know about you?
Lol. I’m not into clubs and crowds. I know, it’s weird for an artist.
Studio or live perfomances? Have a preference or are you in tune with both?
I absolutely love to create. That’s my zone. I’ve always said that I’m a studio artist because of my ability to relax and deliver on ANY mandate. But once that’s done, there’s nothing that beats the exhilaration of standing in front of audiences and showcasing my art. So both. Haha.
The game plan for Ghost and music going forward?
To put it basically, The plan is to expose the world to an authentic South African artist, with a no-nonsense attitude to creating great music.
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