Rising music producer blends Hip-Hop and Amapiano to inspire and empower – The Citizen

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A music producer stands in front of a vibrant mural and a wooden window, wearing a black t-shirt and crossbody bag, his style echoing the rhythm of Amapiano beats.

Tsakani – Thembinkosi Mthembu, aka ‘Thesco Beats’, gained a musical interest from his brother, a local DJ. His musically-orientated family fuelled his love for music even more.

“Inspiration from my brother made me find my sense of belonging as a music producer who mainly produces a mixture of hip-hop and amapiano music.

“I went everywhere with my brother and observed him play as a DJ at every gig, and I was fascinated each time I saw him play. I would steal his laptop when he was not around and polish my skills using his…