Star Goodkid

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Goodwill Thapelo Motshabi, better known by his stage name " Star Goodkid " is a South African Musical Artist, Song-Writer, An Instrumentalist & A Record Producer. Star was born & raised in the Capital City of the North West Province known as Mafikeng in South Africa

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

I treat music like a "healing medicine", whenever I'm hurt emotionally or just not feeling good generally i just listen to music and as many songs i get to listen to then my mood improves.

What is your music dream?

I wanna travel the world and reach many people across the globe through my music, not just for entertainment but for encouragement, inspiration, motivation and healing

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Give life to those who feel lifeless, I'm talking about people who have given up in life, people who are sick and people who don't believe in themselves

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Nightshift by the Commodores Maputo by Bob James & David Sanborn

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Drake, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, AKA & Stogie T

What inspires you to make music?

The life struggles i come across, the negativity and criticism i receive from people who look down on me.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

People must know that in life you are destined for great things, but it depends on how serious, focused and determined you are because nothing comes easy in life.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

I feel blessed and honoured, sometimes it feels like I'm dreaming.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

If musicians could stop living a fake life and be themselves, never live to please people because at the end of the day you are responsible for your life and not another person.

What do you think of Drooble?

It's a platform that I'm new on, and I'm really excited to gain experience and share my talent with different people all around the world.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Not making music because of spending much time on other things that aren't important or adding any contribution to my career, for example. Playing Play Station ?

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Not at all

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

A big fanbase in and outside social media, also by making sure that they make good quality music

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Jae Little, Fistola IneCut, Markus Paruana, Brutal Swiss, UncleNero & Blade X