Victoria Falls’ rising music star Mcezo dreams big

BY LIFESTYLE REPORTER

Upcoming Victoria Falls artist Mcezo, who fronts the Gasela The Great Music (GTGM) band, says he is ready to take the music industry by storm with his various love tracks.

Born Chelesani Mhlanga, but popularly known as Mcezo, GTGM is a 27-year-old singer who grew up in the streets of Chinotimba in Victoria Falls until he found his calling into gospel music before shifting into love songs.

“My music journey began early in 2005 when l realised my passion for music and l joined a gospel choir named Gospel Messengers,” Mcezo said.

“That’s where l mastered the art of acapella music.”

Mcezo and the Gospel Messengers record their songs  at Moonlight Studios in Bulawayo, but the tracks are yet to be released.

He said after the recordings, he joined and left various groups until last year in March where he decided to form his own band that he named GTGM.

“GTGM is all about love,” Mcezo said, describing his band.

“I write and record love songs. This l came about after l met someone, who became very special to me, and unlocked the talent that l had been hesitant to put to use.

“My music speaks true feelings and situations that people can go through in their relationships and the objective is to make the audience know that love is a good thing and that, although it might face some challenges, it often prevails.”

Mcezo has been assisted by local producer DJ Nyder, who helped him to record and release his first of the three songs launched last year.

He says he has also been helped by artists such as Raaz, formerly known as Rasboom, and the duo has worked on a couple of songs together.

“Since March, I have released three songs, which followers can find on my YouTube page ‘Gasela The Great Music’ and currently I am working on Amapiano project, which also consists of several love songs that we will drop in March working with DJ Nyder,” Mcezo said.

He his songs have been played largely at events such as weddings and he looks forward to more opportunities.