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The Tribe Exclusive - Chris Wayne
When it comes to cooking up hit songs, Chris Wayne is one of the best in the game. The producer and musician is behind some of Namibia’s most popular music projects including Die Hele Box, a collaboration with Exit Rockaz, Samuele and DJ K-Boz. The Tribe Exclusive recently caught up with the music star to talk about his career, the music production process and what it was like to work with the late Kanibal on his last project.
What are some of the things that really matter to you when you are producing a song or album?
It’s a lot of things that come into play. When I get into the studio, I think like a producer and I think like an artist. So it’s two different worlds and when you get into that creative element it’s easy to get lost in that world. It’s really hard to explain but that’s how I would put it best.
You are taking on more executive roles in some artists’ projects by coming on board as a director. How different is that role?
As a musician myself, being a creative director means understanding where to start. Getting into the studio isn’t just about doing music for the sake of it. That’s why when I make music with artists I first go out and chill with them before we hit the studio so that we are comfortable by the time we start.
You worked on a single with the late Kanibal. Tell us about that experience.
It’s so crazy how my music and production were actually relatable to Kanibal. When he heard the beat, he immediately started writing. I wasn’t there but one of my artists was in the studio with him and they just created.
What’s so beautiful about music is that sometimes you don’t need to be present. The production and music is going to speak to you. So Kanibal recorded the song and we were supposed to release it before he died. It’s just so tragic that we didn’t get to do that.
We have been waiting for your own project for a long time. When is the Anomaly dropping, what is the deal?
You guys won’t believe it - I have three versions of this album. I would call it the evolution of my music because everytime I made something, I would create something better. All I can say is that I understand, and if you guys can wait, it’s coming.
Keep up with Chris Wayne’s music journey by following him on Instagram @chris_wayne_namibia and on Facebook - Chris Wayne Namibia.
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