Khulani Morule / 37 / Motswakoriginator
You’ve just dropped your new album, ‘Planet Of The Have Nots’, what’s the message in the music?
It’s about paying homage to a place I come from, my big brother HHP, and sharing stories about failure, success, the past and the future.
Your catalogue is absolutely incredible, what kept driving you to get this far?
Sustaining a career in this industry is not easy, but we’ve done it for over 10 years now. I attribute my success to the guys I came up with, Kaygizm and Towdeemac (MORAFE). Making music that ages well, it’s timeless.
Something people don’t know about Khuli Chana?
Before I became a rapper, I was a gymnast for about 7 years.
In all honesty, what scares you about the industry?
Being forgotten and dusted, that fear has always kept me going, and re-inventing myself.
Your biggest achievement so far would be?
My music catalogue, building my mom a property business, raising a beautiful daughter and marrying my best friend.
All your albums are a true reflection of the Motswako movement, has that always been your core focus and message?
GROWTH has always been the core focus.
The years have seen you carve yourself into a unique South African artist, what would you believe is your ex-factor?
Trends come and go, style is timeless.
Amongst other titles, you’re a multi award winning rapper, what other projects are you involved with?
I’m a co-founder of MAFTOWN HEIGHTS, an annual Hip Hop event property. It just recently turned 10 years and we are currently working on the Anniversary Celebration.
Does fame or reputation matter to you? And why?
Fame is the worst drug known to man, it comes with what I do, but I never let it get to my head. Building a great reputation in this business will sustain your career.
Photographer Edit: Odirile Seagang
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Instagram: @khulichana01
Twitter: @KhuliChana
Facebook: @KhuliChana
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