Chapters:

0:00 Disclaimer and episode start

3:05 Countdown to Nine to Life Podcast

8:16 Early Ambitions of Being a Pioneer

12:09 The Meaning Behind Seventh Wave Records and Entertainment

16:08 Fruity Loops vs. Beazen: The Great Debate

21:13 Working with K-Dawg and Milestones in Seventh Wave

24:29 The Studio's Success and Awards in Timbisa

29:10 First Milestone: Recognition from a Record Label

32:27 Introduction to DJing and Events Management

36:14 The Lucrativeness and Challenges of Sound Engineering in South Africa

40:11 The Final Step: Mixing and Mastering in Sound Engineering

47:42 The Life of an Actor in the Music Industry

53:40 Finding the Drive and Passion Within

56:49 The Importance of Discipline for Success

1:00:15 Understanding the Flow of Nature

1:03:34 Creating a Musical Conversation and Impact

1:05:15 Reviving an old song with Big Star

1:08:29 Strategizing the release of the first song

1:12:04 Exploring hybrid beats and their impact on the project

1:15:06 The Creation Process Begins

1:16:01 Passion for Choir and Meeting Umlani

1:17:40 Overcoming Challenges: Renovations and Unexpected Infections

1:21:34 Battling COVID: Symptoms and Isolation

1:24:45 If not in music, Then?

1:28:22 Wrapping up the show with gratitude and appreciation

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🎙️ Dive into Ep 29 of 9toLIFE, where we unravel the inspiring musical journey of Shakespear Nkosi, a visionary in the music industry. This episode explores the profound influence of nature on music, reflected in Shakespear's album "Thoughts Become Things." We discuss the challenges and innovations within the music industry, including navigating the tumultuous times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shakespear delves into his early ambitions of being a pioneer, the meaning behind his 7th Wave Records and Entertainment, and the intricacies of music production tools like Fruity Loops and Beazen. His collaborations, including working withTouchline, Rsenic, K-Dawg and other notable artists, are highlighted, showcasing his milestones in 7th Wave.

We touch on the studio's success, the first awards in Tembisa, and the journey from recognition by a major record label to managing sound engineering challenges in South Africa. The conversation also covers Shakespear's personal growth, the importance of discipline for success, and the evolution of music creation.

The episode is packed with insights into the music creation process, the impact of hybrid beats on projects, and Shakes'pearss passion for choir music. Overcoming challenges like studio renovations and navigating the effects of COVID-19 are discussed, offering a glimpse into the resilience required in the music industry.

Join us in this episode as we follow Shakespears's path of creativity, discipline, and evolution in the ever-changing landscape of music. 🎧✨