Tete is a singer, songwriter and performer. His music is called afro funk which falls under the genre ‘Electronic House Music’. This Afro Funk sound is soulful in its heritage and dance is an important element of it.
As Funk boys, Tete and Leko M are about kasi vibes and township character.
Tete the singer songwriter sees himself as a creative, motivator and an entertainer that always relates to the common black folk going through life in their environment which is almost always the GHETTO (Kasi).
Q and A About Frostan:
Q: What inspired Frostan (significance and meaning)?
A: Well, we’d just heard about Riky’s passing and we were in studio…So just thinking about the way he died it was sad and also an eye opener as depression is on the rife and with most men falling victim and yeah, that’s how the song came about. We basically paying homage and spreading the love.
Q: what story does Frostan tell as part of the entire project?
A: I like referring to this project as “tales from jungle” simply because most of the stories derive from where I come from the “Notorious Hill brow”. So “Frostan” prepares you for topics/issues we go through on a daily basis such as mental illness.
Q:Speak of the elements that highlight Afrofunk in the song
A: From the very beginning of the song it gives you a nostalgia feeling. How we articulate ourselves, from the beat down to the vocals is vital. A feel of Kwaito on the lyrics, accompanied by soulful chords with a funky bassline and that catchy hook. I call it Afro Funk, a fusion of Kwaito, Funk and Jazz.
Q:Does the single set the tone fo the Bra God album?
A: Yeah most definitely! The uniqueness in the sound prepares you nicely for a whole different experience.
