EXCLUSIVE: Glitz TarBayb Interview

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Glitz TarBayb is a PaperCitizen(Pampierstad) brat & hiphop-motswako emcee who started writing since 1999 in his indigenous language but that changed later in the year 2000 where he started performing his skill of rhymin' in ethnic languages including Tsotsitaal(township slang) as it is the most used language at his area.

Glitz TarBayb define Motswako as something else, as he brings fresh flavoring sound in South African music scene. His 1st single "Movemente" dominated crowd in all performances he carried out even made him dominate Reverbnation charts as number one for months. He has been acclaimed one of the best upcoming artists by the likes of HHP, Tuks Senganga and some of his fans.

Has released a plenty of singles since 2011 before he released his 1st tape titled THABANG in September 2015, which consist of 13 tracks as an offering to his patiently waited fans.THABANG tape is in true Glitz TarBayb signature style, consist opera vocalist Gapstor, Peo Gospel & Pop artist, & his 1st born daughter Ogone.

Decorated Hip-Hop artist, Mmabana Talent show product made appearances at Pampierstad Top of the Pops & Cultural Calabash has opened for notable acts such as SA Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, Khuli Chana, HHP, Afro Tenors, Tuks Senganga, Mr Mo' Molemi, Kwesta, JR, Harrison Crump, Shugasmaxx & etc. Check out his interview below.

 

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Phokwane Heads Association: Who is Glitz TarBayb and how did you get the name?

Glitz TarBayb : My name is Thabang Boihang and I’m from Pampierstad. I got the name TarBayb(Thababy) from my old  friend Japson. “Jappie” would visit me regularly after school and because my mother loved to call me “Baby”, my friend merged “Thabang” with “Baby” to result “Thababy”(written: TarBayb). As for “Glitz” I got the name from a random chick at City of Matlosana after I performed at the “Street Festival”. She approached me to describe how my performance was, using the word “glitz” and her friends misunderstood her, they thought she said I am “Glitz”, and since then, it has never been the same, I ran with the name.

PHA: And by the way, what influenced you to pursue hip-hop career?

Glitz TarBayb : Anger came over after the loss of my brother Wala in 1999, and it pulled me through. I couldn’t look back, I was told he was poisoned and that developed something I couldn’t bear within me knowing that someone out there took a life of my role model. No one could understand what I was going through, my voice was lower to be heard, I was a little boy who had to do something. I wrote everything down and in progress I heard “Silent murder” by “Nas” and the song changed everything, influenced me to turn what’s bothering me into a song and that was the beginning of everything.

PHA: Ok, but why rapping in Setswana?

Glitz TarBayb : Because I am a Tswana and I feel comfortable in my own skin but I switches into English every second.

PHA: So can you please tell us why such a long absence and where have you been?

Glitz TarBayb : You’ll remember that in this industry you need people to boost your growth, I mean without them you are nothing. There were times  when I thought of quitting because the was a lack of support in my hood(Pampierstad), but I realized I’m doing the very big mistake because I have a family to feed and a daughter who’s looking up to me and I was like “what am I teaching her?” “Am I teaching her to become a quitter?” “Ooh hell no, this is not me”, that’s why I am turning up, this is me, I am not back I’ve been here this is a turn up.”

PHA: Wow!!! Please continue . . .

Glitz TarBayb : I mean it feels like it was only yesterday that I started writing, I am running with plenty of fresh ideas and I think I need to start taking risks from now on because this is a win or lose situation, why limits? We only live once, and I won’t consider quitting as an option anymore. We are about to begin.

PHA: Oh yes, can you please tell us about your new song, turn up?

Glitz TarBayb : There is nothing much to say about it, the words speaks for itself. It’s like an introduction song that is meant to re-introduce me and my new sound. As an old school learner and the new school teacher it draws the best outta me, feels like I’m merged. With a trap beat(current sound) along lyrics that says “ha ke rata nka tlola/ to show-off bo Pantsula/” such will take you way back.

PHA: Talking about influences, what shaped you?

Glitz TarBayb : It will be unfair to mention names but it all started in the ‘90s, those Christmas days, the lifestyle, creativity, the vibe, the feeling, the flavour, the colours, - There was kwaito, pop, reggae, ambhaqhanga & etc. I mean everything was awesome back then than now. Since I can’t bring that back, it’s with a great mindset to move on and create new things.

PHA: Do you have a team behind you? Where do you get the support?

Glitz TarBayb : Bronx Crew Production has been there, I’ve just found you(laughs), I’ve just found Pampierstad Heads Association, no members yet, we are about to recruit and as for Glitz Spirit, we all know it’s been there and as I said is just the beginning, bigger things to pop outta it.

PHA: You’re one of the few hip-hop artist who seem to take his craft very serious. What matters the most in you rap and how do you stay ahead of your game?

Glitz TarBayb : Every rap component is very important to me. My flow is out of this world I’m telling, content always matters, I’m always spitting bars to touch one and as for the delivery . . . I use different tones to mesmerize. I am that MC who define himself as “a conscious rapper on commercial level” and I nearly forgot, I  can also battle, I’m a full package.

PHA: And talking about your flow, how did it develop?

Glitz TarBayb : I always try to differentiate myself from the rest, so I wanted to be a pioneer of my sound and I think for not intimidating others gave me a chance to focus on being me, to develop my own and to find myself, and hearing Khuli Chana made an impact to the development of my flow.

PHA: Going into the future, what’s your state of mind, coming from a disappointment and unfortunate run?

Glitz TarBayb : (Laughs) I don’t want to sound like i'm preaching but since it’s my responsibility also, I want you to know this “I have seen a new earth and the first earth had passed away”, this is the whole new book, everything is new, I mean life is about bad and good experiences so we just have to acknowledge everything and move on.

PHA: What to expect from you from now on?

Glitz TarBayb : I have a vision I’m not screwed yet, i will be dropping my first music video ever, do my own shows as I’m busy planning to do a “one man” show, you will get to see the new faces around me, I mean the list just goes on and on. In fact let’s wait and see . . .

PHA: Can you tell us about your vision?

Glitz TarBayb :  I’m still the same, I’ve just changed how I should play the game. I’m not going to be predictable.

PHA: Which local hip hop artist do you like?

Glitz TarBayb : It depends, does have departments. Pampierstad - Punch-illah and Sfeezy does it for me and Khuli Chana is my boss in Africa.

PHA: What’s the biggest highlight of your career?

Glitz TarBayb : Performing with HHP.

PHA: Is there a special lady in your life?

Glitz TarBayb : Yes

PHA: Can you describe a woman you prefer?

Glitz TarBayb : Not a faint hearted woman because I work in an industry that is not for one. She has to always remember that I’m not just Thabang but Glitz TarBayb, a musician for people. Making me smile , is what I need from her forever.

PHA: Any book you are reading?

Glitz TarBayb : Bible

PHA: What can you say to the people who want to quit out there?

Glitz TarBayb : “Patience is part of the journey therefore important things takes time.” – by Glitz TarBayb