by Phil Chard

Soon after Gigi LaMayne announced that she would be singing with Mabala noise I got hold of the young rapper via chat to discuss her new deal and why she decided to take it. The normally outspoken and talkative rapper played it very coy and refused to share much beyond what was absolutely necessary during our conversation.

HI Gigi , can you tell us about your recent signing to Mabala Noise?

Gigi LaMayne: I'm so excited to be a part of a stable i can call home. I needed a lot of guidance on an A&R level and because of that, I had to make the switch to Mabala Noise. Please trust that this is the beginning of an African Music Empire.

What made you decide to sign with them?

I needed a record label. A home.

I'm sure they weren't the only label looking to sign you. What did they offer you that other labels cannot?

Unlimited support musically. I didn't have to focus on anything else other than music

What do you mean by unlimited support?

Studio, PR [Public Relations], distribution, etc all in one.

Are you able to share any details on the contract you signed?

No unfortunately. Not yet

Mabala Noise also do event promotion, has their been talk of a tour for these new artists as yet?

I can't say yet.: 😂

What about iGenesis? Any updates on its release now that you are signed?

It's gonna be sooner than people thought

Oooh. How many songs have you recorded thus far?

18

Wow. How many are you hoping to keep on this project?

Not sure. We are still to decide

At the press conference there was talk about elevating local acts to a point where they could demand R1,000,000 booking fees locally and abroad. How does Mabala plan to do that?

I think you need to speak to a representative of Mabala Noise. Not an artist. Lol😂

Gigi LaMayne was also interviewed recently by AfroPop Worldwide for their new podcast series. During the interview Gigi discussed #FeesMustFall and why so few rappers of her generation are speaking out against political issues .