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The Tribe Exclusive - Top Cheri
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hit-maker, singer/songwriter and all-round superstar, Top Cheri has been ruling the charts since she first hit the scene. The last time we had her on the show she was still part of the Blvc Boxx crew and had not yet become an award-winning musician. By now, Miss What What has bagged a number of accolades, endorsements and collaborations. Therefore we were so excited to have her back on The Tribe Exclusive to share with us the latest news in her corner. A little while ago you announced that you are quitting music. What was going on? It was just the beginning of Covid and it was a time where I would simply open my eyes and get hit from every side. I started to think that maybe it is the music, that maybe the music is bringing me terrible energy. So I decided that I’m done. But it took me about three minutes to get back to my senses. Are you now checking yourself before you tweet or put anything on social media? I know I have gotten myself into trouble a lot and my management always tells me to be careful about what I say. But as much as I’m Top Cheri, I’m also Monica and Monica needs to express herself. When driving long distances in Namibia, most drivers play Tate Buti, Exit and Top Cheri. What does it mean to you to have your music on those playlists? When I go into the studio, the first thing I do is identify and sing about scenarios that are realistic. It is really about the concept, the idea, because I do music for the people. That is why the people love my music.
You have some of the most banging collaborations. What makes a good collaboration for you? I always say that I do ‘career-making collaborations’. With collaboration it’s all about energy. If your energy aligns with the other artist and the producer, the song just comes automatically. Tell us about your latest project... It’s all fire flames. I have got Maranatha on it - she is a gospel artist but I put her out of her comfort zone. Another song to look out for is the one with Tate Buti titled ‘Tate Security’. You have shown us over the last seven years that you have determination and you always go for what is yours. What keeps you going? Where I come from, wanting to be a star is a far-fetched dream, so I am pushing for that Top Cheri who follows in my footsteps one day. For the little five-year-old who stays in Havana but dreams to be a star and every day she is told that she can’t do it. I am pushing to let them all know that you can do it, keep dreaming! Follow Top Cheri’s exciting journey on Instagram @topcheri and on Twitter @Top_Cheri. Watch The Tribe on One Africa TV (GOtv 90, DStv 284, DStv Now) every Friday at 18h30 with repeat shows on Saturdays at 17h30, and Mondays at 21h00. Alternatively, listen to The Tribe on 99FM every Friday at 19h00, and follow The Tribe on Instagram @thetribenamibia and on Facebook @TheTribeNamibia.
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