Quick 5 with Shaun Stylist on his music journey and his latest track “Nothando”
Fashionista/influencer turned musician Shaun Stylist made his return with his new single dubbed ‘Nothando’. The song features two emerging musos Zee_nhle and Omit SA, and speaks on the thrill of finding love and being utterly captivated by someone. A sentiment that will definitely resonate with many.
Shaun, who hails from Ekurhuleni in the East of Johannesburg, carved a name for himself in the fashion world and is associated with top businesswomen and socialite MamKhize, as well as clients such as South African soccer star George Lebisi.
1. What influenced this single Nothando? Since the beginning of my career, I’ve been focused on releasing popular songs. Now I wanted to take a different route of infusing love in the music, something that I know has been a surprise to those who have been following my music.
2. Music is fast becoming your sole identity. Is music your sole focus now and if yes, what inspired that decision? Music is definitely my main focus now and I’ve dedicated my whole entire energy to cultivating a solid music career. The reason is because I’ve done other things before and thought I should branch out to music since I’ve always loved and longed for it. I am looking to venture into different facets of music, including the business side of it soon.
3. Tell us about that journey, from the time you decided to release your second single with Warner? Warner has been one of the best decisions I have made for my music. I feel supported and that the vision is being understood. When I came up with the idea of a love song, they loved it and were on board since and today we have millions listening to NOTHANDO.
4. Is there a fuller project on the horizon? If yes, what can you say about it? Yes definitely. I’ve got songs done already with various artists which I’ll be releasing first thing next year. All I can say is that people must be on the lookout for more music as I take my career to new heights.
5. How did you choose the people that you worked with like Zee_nhle and Omit SA? I’m really focused on giving upcoming and talented musician’s an opportunity just like someone gave me an opportunity. So I opted to work with these two amazing souls who already understand each other and have a deep passion for music. I will be working with a wide range of talent from well known to the unknown. It’s an exciting time.
Listen to NOTHANDO here: