By Tawanda Chari
From the city of Kings and Queens, Helen is on a lifelong
trajectory that includes potentially being one of the best singers we have. To
go with her amazing command of her voice is her incredible beat selection.
Depressed, the first single off her upcoming debut album, Galaxy, is already
out. The track has a warm feel to it despite addressing one of the saddest
subjects prevalent now.
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| Tadiwa Helen Nyati, simply known as Helen |
Galaxy, the name of her album, implies different stars. She says the album will be
abstract and a fusion of different genres ergo the title Galaxy
We got through to her and this is what she had to say:
ZimSphere: What is your creative process like?
Helen: The more l listen to music is the more l get
to be creative. How l decide what my next song will be like is look at what
people face on a daily basis or my feelings, then l get something to write and
sing about. So at the end of the day it's all about real life issues and of
course thoughts and fantasies.
ZimSphere: Who would you most like to collaborate
with?
Helen: Internationally, it would be Burna Boy &
Ella Mai. Locally, it would be Tamy Moyo.
ZimSphere: If you could go open a show for any artist
who would it be?
Helen: Jennifer Lopez. She is my role model.
ZimSphere: What is one message you would give to your
fans?
Helen: Word of advice - It all starts with you, your
voice, and be humble. Launch your music on the right note & the music will
be the soul of your career.
ZimSphere: How do you feel the Internet has impacted
the music business?
Helen: The internet is very useful considering people
can check out your work online, but music wise people don't have to just post
music online & end there. We need to do live shows and not only rely on the
internet.
ZimSphere: What is your favourite song to perform?
And why?
Helen: W.Y.M.G.Y(What your mama gave ya). Because
it has got a dope vibe. People won't feel sleepy or bored when you perform
something they can sing along and dance to.
ZimSphere: What is the most trouble you have gotten
into?
Helen: You mean challenge - well when l started doing
music - it was hard to get to book for studio sessions because l wasn't stable
financially.
ZimSphere: What is the best advice you’ve been given?
Helen: Be humble and believe in yourself. That is the
best advice l got when l first entered Cal Vin's studio.
ZimSphere: If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?
Helen: Tribalism! It would be nice if people could
support each other not choosing race, but just treating everyone equally. Not
supporting one because he/she is Shona but supporting because their work is
good and worth it.
ZimSphere: Finally, the entertainment industry is
sometimes brutal to women. How do you cope and what do you think should be
done?
Helen: The entertainment industry can be brutal to us
women but well, l was told to stand my ground and believe in myself. l can fit
in, l fit in as a lady. No one said the entertainment industry was for men. Men
should start respecting women in the industry. Treat us equally. Let us be one.
You can also get Rich Love by Helen Nyathi here.
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