FOLLOWING in his mother’s footsteps, well known gospel musician Betusile Mcinga has released his third album since launching his solo career five years ago.
Mcinga, son of Lusanda, said after the hardships in recording his third album, he was more than ever convinced that music was his calling.
Mcinga started singing with his mother but at the age of 22 launched a solo career.
His first album Mandibengowakho in 2008 sold more than 25000 copies nationwide.
His follow-up album in 2010 Inceba Zika Jesu also sold more than 25000 copies.
Mcinga was with Gallo Records when he recorded the albums.
“Recording this recent album was hard. I am no longer with Gallo and I had to record it all by myself. I don’t know where I got the money to record the album.
“It was by God’s grace that I was able to do so. He pulled me through and that is why this album is about praising Him.”
Although many people know Mcinga via his partnership with his mother, he said he believed everything that happened in his life was influenced by God. “I still perform with my mother and yes she may have an influence on my career but I give all the praise to God,” he said.
He said the new album, Kuphelele was a praise album.
“This album is all about giving God all the honour and praise that He deserves,” he said.
Betusile’s mother is known for singing old hymns which, he said, he had also included in his music.
“Those are traditional songs and people love them.
“This new album is a mixture of well known songs and new music straight from my heart.”
Betusile is currently in Cape Town promoting his latest album.
He said he was amazed at how people in Cape Town supported his music.
“My album is one of the top sellers in the gospel category at music stores. People are coming out to support us,” he said.
Betusile added that, as a gospel artist he did not focus much on the sales.
His main concern was seeing to it that people received the message. — poliswap@dispatch.co.za
Gospel star’s son makes his mark
Mcinga, son of Lusanda, said after the hardships in recording his third album, he was more than ever convinced that music was his calling.
Mcinga started singing with his mother but at the age of 22 launched a solo career.
His first album Mandibengowakho in 2008 sold more than 25000 copies nationwide.
His follow-up album in 2010 Inceba Zika Jesu also sold more than 25000 copies.
Mcinga was with Gallo Records when he recorded the albums.
“Recording this recent album was hard. I am no longer with Gallo and I had to record it all by myself. I don’t know where I got the money to record the album.
“It was by God’s grace that I was able to do so. He pulled me through and that is why this album is about praising Him.”
Although many people know Mcinga via his partnership with his mother, he said he believed everything that happened in his life was influenced by God. “I still perform with my mother and yes she may have an influence on my career but I give all the praise to God,” he said.
He said the new album, Kuphelele was a praise album.
“This album is all about giving God all the honour and praise that He deserves,” he said.
Betusile’s mother is known for singing old hymns which, he said, he had also included in his music.
“Those are traditional songs and people love them.
“This new album is a mixture of well known songs and new music straight from my heart.”
Betusile is currently in Cape Town promoting his latest album.
He said he was amazed at how people in Cape Town supported his music.
“My album is one of the top sellers in the gospel category at music stores. People are coming out to support us,” he said.
Betusile added that, as a gospel artist he did not focus much on the sales.
His main concern was seeing to it that people received the message. — poliswap@dispatch.co.za
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