Uncool MC is ready to show listeners more of the artist behind the party anthems.
Speaking to TheJournalistDJ.com at his Sesikude EP Media Listening Experience, held on Thursday, 1 October 2026, at CÉ LA VI Sandton, the MC, DJ and recording artist discussed his musical ambitions, his upbringing on the East Rand and the challenges of building his own events brand.
With Sesikude, which arrived on 2 October, Uncool MC says he wanted to deliver a project that would introduce audiences to more of his creative range.
Taking His Time to Deliver Something Solid
Asked why it had taken him this long to release a project, Uncool MC explained that he wanted to be confident in what he was putting out.
“I had to give you guys something solid,” he said.
For him, Sesikude is the beginning of a broader exploration of his abilities. While audiences may associate him with energetic party records, he intends to use future releases to reveal other dimensions of his artistry.
“This is only just the first leg of what I’m trying to actually show people that I can do,” he explained. “I’m still gonna drop more projects that show the different side of me.”
Exploring a Different Musical Side
That ambition was already evident during the listening experience. In the interview, The Journalist highlighted the opening track’s vocal approach, noting that it offered something unexpected from an artist widely associated with party bangers.
Uncool MC confirmed that there is more of that musical direction to come. He spoke about developing the sound alongside artists under his AMC Productions banner, pointing to an ongoing creative process beyond this EP.
“You guys are gonna hear a lot more of us like that,” he said.
His comments suggest that Sesikude offers an early glimpse into the musical territory he wants to explore as he builds his catalogue.
Proud of His East Rand Upbringing
The listening experience also brought his roots into the room, with road signs referencing places including Kwa-Thema and Springs.
Reflecting on his upbringing, Uncool MC pushed back against negative perceptions of the East Rand. He explained that he grew up in a middle-class family and was fortunate not to experience the hardships people might assume formed part of his story.
“The east is not as bad as what people paint it to be,” he said.
He also spoke warmly about what the area offers, joking that the distance to Sandton was the main disadvantage before pointing to its airport, entertainment spaces and his own Sundays events.
Building the Sundays Brand
Alongside his music career, Uncool MC is developing his identity as an event organiser through Sundays.
He explained that the brand generally stages four editions a year, including his birthday celebration, an All Black event in June, an October gathering and Uncool and Friends in December.
At the time of the interview, he was preparing for Sundays and Friends at DX Parking Lot, scheduled for Sunday, 4 October. The edition replaced the usual October Summer Daze format as he worked to introduce the brand to audiences in Johannesburg’s northern areas.
For Uncool MC, expanding Sundays means building recognition for a venture rooted in the East Rand while giving it room to grow.
How Promoting Events Made Him a Better Artist
Running events has also given him a clearer understanding of the pressures promoters face.
Asked whether existing relationships make booking artists easier, Uncool MC described the experience as “a bittersweet deal”. Some artists are easy to work with, he said, while others make the process more challenging.
“It has its ups and downs. It’s really tough, I won’t lie,” he admitted.
Those experiences have influenced how he approaches his own bookings. Having worked on both sides of an event, he says he now better understands what organisers go through.
“Trust and believe I’m a better artist than before.”
As Sesikude reaches listeners, that perspective adds another layer to Uncool MC’s journey: an artist exploring new sounds while learning the business of creating the spaces where music comes to life.
