Oskido Advises Upcoming DJs, Kalawa Jazmee Boss Tells Aspiring Artists to Understand Business Side of Music

• Veteran DJ and music producer Oskido has advised up-and-coming DJS to focus on their craft if they want to make it to the top
• Advising female DJs who will participate in this year's Smirnoff's Shaya Ingoma Top 10 Female DJ Search, Oskido said there's no difference between a female and male DJ
• The seasoned Kalawa Jazmee boss has mentored successful artists in Mzansi including DJ Zinhle, Busiswaah and DJ Maphorisa

Seasoned DJ and music producer Oskido has advised upcoming DJs to focus on their crafts. The Kalawa Jazmee record label boss shared that there's no difference between a female and male DJ in the music industry.

The star was advising female DJs who wish to take part in this year's Smirnoff's Shaya Ingoma Top 10 Female DJ Search. The star has mentored top DJs and artists including DJ Zinhle, Black Motion, Busiswaah and DJ Maphorisa.

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Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Oskido shared that those who are passionate about the craft and follow their passion will always be on top. The star further added that understanding the business side of music can also aspiring DJs rise to the top of the game.

Using DJ Zinhle as an example, Oskido shared that he taught her the importance of being more than an artist. She's now one of the most successful woman in the business world and has her own reality show.

Oskido also encouraged upcoming DJs to have an authentic playlist and urged them to make sure that they understand their audience.

Emtee reveals how much SAMRO paid him

In other music news, Briefly News reported that Emtee took to his timeline to reveal how much SAMRO paid him. The rapper shared that the Southern African Music Rights Organisation paid him only R200 in royalties.

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The star expected a bigger amount as some of his songs from his latest album, Logan, received massive airplay and did well on streaming platforms. The rapper is also one of the most featured artist this year.

According to ZAlebs, Emtee took to Twitter to share that he only received R200 from SAMRO. Some of the Roll Up hitmaker's fans expected their fave to get a bigger amount while others claimed the rest of his royalties went to his former record label, Ambitiouz Entertainment.

Source: Briefly News