By Takudzwa Kadzura
To several artists around the globe, music has transcended
from just being entertainment to a livelihood and also a lifestyle. That is why
most hip hop artists end up being criticized for not being the guy in the video
or the pomposity in the rap lines. A hip hop lifestyle is multifaceted and a
certain knowledge about the rapper in discussion is crucial in trying to
understand their game. Drastick envisions a legacy told in his own raps.
Born Tawanda Gomba, Drastick The Authentic is an ex basketball star, currently working as a mechanic and rapper. That explains his gigantic physique, the boy has got a lot to accommodate in his body! We took a career survey to understand if Drastick is really authentic.
“It’s crazy how most of the outstanding things I can do have
come to me naturally. God has blessed me I admit, some people will see me now
and think ‘wow that’s my mechanic!!”’ revealed the Sunningdale based
multi-handed craftsman.
All these three passions were derived from three of his late
brothers who inspired and influenced him at different levels and shaped him
into the man he is today. Drastick’s approach to hip hop is powered by his
outstanding ability to flow and freestyle on any type of beat. His delivery
when coupled with great lyricism can actually make hit songs.
Though he had this rapping passion almost 15 years ago, it
seems being a jack of all trades has disadvantaged his music fans and hip hop
fanatics in general. It is only with 2020 that we see him return and refurbished,
probably with a lot to say. He has recently uploaded a track called Bounce on
his channel and in this track, he goes authoritative with it. Drastick goes on
to address the confidence and pride accusations. The track carries an
inspirational message based on how confidence is a key to unlocking your true
self. He is quite familiar with the ‘bounce,’ something expected of an ex
basketball player, balling!
He is a guy who has lived through 3 lives, making it as far
as the Zimbabwe Basketball All Star and returning to explore the economic
landscape through hustling as a mechanic. His life experiences must have mended
the whole personality we now call a rapper today.
As an individual, Drastick proves to be a well-travelled man
and he has one more time chosen hip hop to document his life. We gotta hear
more from the basketball pitch, the roadside garage and personal perspectives
to certify his authenticity.
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