Today we meet with this renown artiste going by the stage name vie-sir veezy. Catch up with his as he takes through his musical journey.
M.E: Well, give us a brief outline of yourself.
Viesir: I am Titus Kiburi a.k.a Viesir.I started music while in
primary school and in church 2004.I am doing a diploma in mass communication. I
have three recorded songs and more than fifty written. I do sing and rap too..
M.E: When and where was Titus born?
Viesir: At Meru- Maua back in 1992 29th August.
M.E: Where did u school from back in
the day and now.
Viesir: At elite academy from nursery school to class eight then
form 1 to 4 Kangundo high school and now am at Zetech for mass communication.
M.E: when did you start your music
career?
Viesir: I started last year
M.E: Which type of music do you do? And
do you do gospel or secular?
Viesir: I do rap and sing bongo
M.E: Secular or gospel?
Viesir: I do secular music.
M.E: why secular?
Viesir: I just feel I can do better in secular unlike gospel where
there are many artists.
M.E: religion wise?
Viesir: Am a Christian
M.E: Are you satisfied with the
quality of the songs you have produced so far?
Viesir: Am improving on every bit. But not yet settled in a label
I can dedicate all ma time.
M.E: Do you think our Kenyan media
is doing well in supporting our local artistes?
Viesir: Not so much. They do complain a lot about our music and
plays western music instead of Kenyan music.
M.E: And what do you think is the
remedy to this?
Viesir: It’s just we as Kenyans to appreciate our own. Requesting Kenyan
music and loving it like the others do to their
M.E: how can you rate the quality of
your songs that you have produced so far? Do you feel they can get airplay? And
if yes, are they playing on air and if no then why?
Viesir: They are good. They get airplay at 1fm,Capital, milele and
Ghetto radio but not as much as compared to western. Even big names in Kenya
complain too.
M.E: Having a mentor is one
important thing that many people ignore and take for granted. Do you think as
an artiste it’s important to have a mentor and do you have one? If no then why?
Viesir: Yea I have .Lil Wayne and Jua Cali
M.E: Have you ever sat down with any
of them just to advice you or even guide you in something?
Viesir: I have met Jua Cali we dint share a lot because he dint
had enough time to.
M.E: Musically, what have you been
able to achieve to this far?
Viesir: I have been able to meet other artists who inspire me give
me encouragement. That’s all I have achieved.
M.E: What are some of the key things
that you can say have been keeping you going?
Viesir: I know I got a talent and I know I will make it no matter
the difficulties and mostly my fans motivate me a lot.
M.E: Are you planning to do anything
for young uprising artistes as in giving back to the society?
Viesir: Am planning to help the needy in society like children
homes and to talents that have not been established assist them too.
M.E: What advice can you give the
upcoming artistes out there who are strangling to record?
Viesir: They should work hard by marketing not only to media but
even in clubs, matatus and others. Put God first, have courage, never give up.
M.E: Anything on your ring finger or
not yet?
Viesir: Hahaha...Nothing man. I want to concentrate on my music
and be stable first.
M.E: Where would you want to be in
five years time from today?
Viesir: On top of the music industry not only in Kenya but the
whole of Africa and I believe I will, I got the potential and may God help me.
M.E: Your partying shot. What should
your fans expect from you this year?
Viesir: They should expect big things from me. I promise not to disappoint
them. Let them continue with support and together we will go far.
M.E: Thank you for your time. We
appreciate you a lot.
You can get him on facebook
MULIKA ENTERTAINMENT CREW WISHES VIE-SIR VEEZY ALL THE BEST IN HIS MUSIC JOURNEY.
EDITOR: ALEX MUIA
INTERVIEW BY: FRED NZOMO
EDITOR: ALEX MUIA
INTERVIEW BY: FRED NZOMO
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