Q&A with Faith K

The music bug bit Faith K (26) at a young age, but it was only six years ago that R&B’s rising star took the plunge and recorded her first track. And she hasn’t looked back.

Q: Tell us about your music journey?
I’ve always been interested in the entertainment industry. From a very young age, I entertained my family, and at school I entered every talent show without fail. But it was in 2017 that I took a huge step and recorded a song. I fell in love with the process and how the song came out. I was later introduced to the late DJ Dimplez. I played the song for him. As a result, he agreed to mentor me.

Q: Where do you draw inspiration?
From daily conversations and interactions with people. It could be what my friend said or what a stranger did.

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Q: What are the challenges you face as a young female artist?
Not being afforded the same opportunities, and the stereotype about how a young female artist should look.

Q: After a few years in the industry, what is the biggest lesson you’ve learnt so far?
Save, save, save! You never know when a pandemic will hit.

Q: Which female artists inspire you in the industry and why?
I’m honestly inspired by all the women doing their thing and taking care of business. The industry needs a collective effort from all of us to shake the room and make it easier for other artists to follow us.

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Q: What is your message to up-and-coming young females artists who are still waiting for their break- through?
Stick to the plan; what you envisioned in the beginning is where you always need to go back to to check if you’re still on track. Also, make sure the people you surround yourself with have your best interests at heart and are invested in you.

Q: You want to open an art school in Soweto one day. Why is that important to you?
I genuinely believe most South African talent comes from townships, and because the kids there are not afforded the same opportunities, it’s a bigger struggle to break into the industry. It is also important to keep the kids off the streets. We need to keep them busy and help them learn new skills or advance their talents.

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