The DARK Hip Hop Music World in South Africa - I Sold My Soul | BIG STAR Johnson

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2024

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  • @EngineerYLShow
    @EngineerYLShow  10 місяців тому +55

    Big Star Johnson returns after an almost half a decade hiatus to reveal how the South African Music industry broke him. He has done the work, on a journey of healing and shares the journey with us. 🫂❤️

    • @Tales_Thomas
      @Tales_Thomas 10 місяців тому +6

      His music didn't land in the streets. It's that simple
      Madem wants to say the industry is against him, no dawg.
      You can't make good music.
      You can rap but making music Aowa chief it wasn't landing with the people no matter how much they could have pushed it.
      Shane Eagle won a SAMA and doing better than you with less support.
      Fuck your excuses bro.
      You couldn't cut it

    • @sadokietonnars9651
      @sadokietonnars9651 10 місяців тому

      His a gimmick 🫠

  • @siyandasibisi1058
    @siyandasibisi1058 10 місяців тому +26

    "two weeks from now this will be two weeks ago" 💎

  • @ntobekothabethe311
    @ntobekothabethe311 10 місяців тому +22

    Big Star Johnson is easily one of the most underrated hip hop artists in this country. Bro gave us My Year, Sgubu, Two Cups, and Pablo to name a few. Not forgetting his debut album Me & Mines. I’m a huge fan of his work, I’m so glad that he’s finally coming back into the scene 🙌🏽

    • @emmanuelmukwevho6016
      @emmanuelmukwevho6016 10 місяців тому +1

      I listened to that album almost everyday after he dropped it, I still do from time to time now but he ain't underrated.That project was good however he didn't push it hard enough, marketing was not on point. I feel he thought by virtue of winning the hustle he had enough eyes on him to get the project everywhere which was not the case.

  • @mphohappiness1736
    @mphohappiness1736 10 місяців тому +28

    I grew up watch Big star on Vuzu... so happy to see him doing good and well

  • @gracegumede6741
    @gracegumede6741 10 місяців тому +32

    My word...What a beautiful conversation! Lungelo, your interviewing skills?? Chef's kiss 🤌🏽🤌🏽

  • @cleanhoodboy6332
    @cleanhoodboy6332 9 місяців тому +1

    It makes sense why he is one of the best lyricists in SA. Well spoken and wise.

  • @YangaGovuza-xh8zi
    @YangaGovuza-xh8zi 10 місяців тому +12

    To be honest, i had never heard of Big Star Johnson... i haven't even watched "The Hustle", but after this interview i have nothing but respect for this man. His a real one.✊

  • @ItsAshiqa
    @ItsAshiqa 10 місяців тому +26

    Me & Mines is one of my favorite albums to come out of SA Hip Hop, everything about that album is so amazing. It literally comes up as one of my most played albums on Apple Music and it just never gets old. Thank you BigStar for that masterpiece, your artistry is beautiful and highly appreciated ❤

  • @AmalgamatedMusic
    @AmalgamatedMusic 10 місяців тому +8

    Shout out Big Star for being brave and Bold❤🎉

  • @sydneymazibuko3458
    @sydneymazibuko3458 9 місяців тому +1

    What a wonderful interview. Jst when it ends you jst want to go listen to ceaser again!!!!

  • @kdm67r
    @kdm67r 10 місяців тому +6

    This interaction was so insightful and rich with value and wisdom. Especially because the questions were so superbly curated. Well done Lungelo! We love you Big Star. Can't wait for the album.

  • @ntshuxekomanganyi2331
    @ntshuxekomanganyi2331 10 місяців тому +7

    Much respect to the host. interviews must be prepared on podcasts .we definitely went deep and up. PERFECT

  • @thamsanqathesonsinxezi
    @thamsanqathesonsinxezi 10 місяців тому +6

    He’s so real and this is a beautiful celebrity interview. ❤️🔥

  • @uMsubathi
    @uMsubathi 10 місяців тому +28

    Respect to this guy for “taking accountability” 🙏🏽

    • @EngineerYLShow
      @EngineerYLShow  10 місяців тому

      Very honest and noble of him to do that.

  • @charitymasango2649
    @charitymasango2649 10 місяців тому +15

    May this channel grow exceedingly and abundantly. Impeccable conversation skills. Thank you.

  • @letladijim2126
    @letladijim2126 9 місяців тому +1

    You all spoke to me tonight🧘‍♀️

  • @tlhokomelomokoena
    @tlhokomelomokoena 10 місяців тому +4

    Nah, Lungelo is too good! What a great interviewer! 🫡

  • @tshepomasia4627
    @tshepomasia4627 10 місяців тому +8

    Such a profound interview, so many gems dropped and Big star spoke with a lot of conviction, grace and growth. I thank you both for this, God and My Ancestors know i need this!!

  • @Teeman812
    @Teeman812 10 місяців тому +4

    Wow, I've never enjoyed an interview so much, my first time watching and I must say this host knows how to ask questions ,he's really good. Big Star man answered to the fullest

  • @samntamo9229
    @samntamo9229 10 місяців тому +7

    I am so glad big star has found his peace and can't wait to hear this project and can't wait to be part of his musical jounery and life , music is a language of the gods and when it comes from the soul you know it .

  • @zwemiya4525
    @zwemiya4525 10 місяців тому +11

    Perfect interview 😮. The host is the best. This was organic AF.

    • @EngineerYLShow
      @EngineerYLShow  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Zwe. Your kind words are encouraging!

  • @NkanyeziMkhize-k5n
    @NkanyeziMkhize-k5n 10 місяців тому +7

    Now that's how you conduct an interview 🔥🙌 the rebuttal questions🔥 so authentic ❤️🤝 can't wait for the album bro, it's been a minute

  • @thabisomoroka8673
    @thabisomoroka8673 10 місяців тому +10

    Big Star Johnson one of the talented MC's. I love his delivery and i believe he is a born MC. He can still bounce back with the right team.

  • @enzee1245
    @enzee1245 10 місяців тому +2

    authentic great conversation, you can feel how real this guy is not fake no big star ego

  • @Prince-qr1te
    @Prince-qr1te 10 місяців тому +2

    Prayers for this very talented brother, hope he's doing better. This is why you need people around you who don't care about your money, who are gonna look you in the eye and tell you the truth.

  • @Ernestkolobe-d6o
    @Ernestkolobe-d6o 9 місяців тому +1

    Gotta love the host...he asks you questions and give you a multiple choice of answers...you just have to say all of the above😂😂😂
    Love your focus though...you ask relevant questions and with respect😊

  • @Untitled.Projects
    @Untitled.Projects 10 місяців тому +4

    I just want to say thank you for this interview, I really hope we get to see more honest and truthful interviews of artists. Got tears in my eyes, realizing that I'm going through what you touched on

  • @mediaone8693
    @mediaone8693 10 місяців тому +4

    What a great interview, I can’t wait to hear the music . Let’s go ! Welcome back BigStar !

  • @lucastshibambu202
    @lucastshibambu202 10 місяців тому +2

    I used to think about this dude whereabout every time I bump into his songs, flavours , flex etc dope rapper 🫡🫡🫡🫡

  • @SimphiweNtshangase-gr7mz
    @SimphiweNtshangase-gr7mz 10 місяців тому +3

    Such a great interview man, shout out to you Big Star.
    The Interviewer also knows how to conduct an interview.
    Great watch !! Loved it !!

  • @nontokozochiliza2748
    @nontokozochiliza2748 10 місяців тому +2

    Once met Tumi in Dbn in 2012 while he was still in a band with Zweli and Siyeh and the guy is super chilled and funny, loved him ever since ❤

  • @derealmatt
    @derealmatt 10 місяців тому +5

    I learned a lot from this interview as an upcoming artist, I just pray to God that I always stay true to myself and keep asking for wisdom and protection/Growth towards my craft 🙏🏽 Thank You for sharing your Story with us Star 👊🏿

  • @Augustinmasedi348
    @Augustinmasedi348 10 місяців тому +2

    One of the dopest rapper in the country, been wondering where he at,welcome back bro

  • @Kurt208
    @Kurt208 10 місяців тому +4

    Man i love bigstar cant wait for the album

  • @playgroundentertainment3838
    @playgroundentertainment3838 10 місяців тому +2

    Insightful...host deserves his own TV show, fantastic interviewing skills.

  • @mshonaSSB
    @mshonaSSB 10 місяців тому +3

    I honestly subscribed because of the way the interviewer does his job, eskalent work

  • @stamonmakhuvele
    @stamonmakhuvele 10 місяців тому +6

    This podcast it's gona be the biggest soon. The interviewer he's brilliant.

  • @sydneymazibuko3458
    @sydneymazibuko3458 9 місяців тому

    "we need u" the game needed u, we have missed u. And thanks for cumin back with an album.

  • @menzimsane2680
    @menzimsane2680 10 місяців тому +10

    Going back to listen to Me & Mines after this interview. S/O Lungelo for having one of the best rappers in the country. This chat has strengthened and set the tone for my journey going forward.

    • @EngineerYLShow
      @EngineerYLShow  10 місяців тому

      Bless you Menzi bro. Go after those dreams

  • @thamisanqa1740
    @thamisanqa1740 10 місяців тому +1

    Truth be Told I opened the video nge mistake but as soon as I heard the 1st Question I knew I had to watch it ..I GOT LOST IN A RIGHT PLACE ..LITERALLY n I DON REGRET IT !!! GREAT INTERVIEW

  • @wandile.dlamini_
    @wandile.dlamini_ 10 місяців тому +1

    I was literally to his song "Pablo" a few days ago, wondering what happened to him. Glad to see he is doing well.

  • @DripLordSir
    @DripLordSir 9 місяців тому +1

    Very high vibration conversation ❤

  • @freespirit4444
    @freespirit4444 10 місяців тому +6

    This is a brilliant interview. Brilliant! Didn't expect to resonate with it as much as I did so WOW 🔥 Big Up Gents 👊🏾

  • @williamtladi1892
    @williamtladi1892 9 місяців тому

    Oh gosh Lungelo my guy iv really don't know how or where to start. Your wisdom and depth leave me in awe. Your ability to reach deep into a soul of your guest, and get them to open up so comfortably, bro thats a special gift. I will tell you today that you are onto something. This is just one your interviews that leave me teary and emotional. The genuineness from your guest, wow. God bless you man. 😢

  • @sivvundzipha
    @sivvundzipha 10 місяців тому

    This interview is easy and fulfilling. Props to the interviewer and Big Star for allowing himself to be vulnerable and articulate himself so well

  • @charmonedi5891
    @charmonedi5891 10 місяців тому

    Big star is a BIG STAR!!!!!!!!!!!
    Beautiful beautiful conversation. Beautiful!!!

  • @Captainfire692
    @Captainfire692 10 місяців тому +2

    Mei authi, you very good at conducting an interview. Keep doing you and I promise you gon be global. This is a brilliant interview 🎉🎉😊😊Respek

  • @theDivine.
    @theDivine. 10 місяців тому +1

    Great interview..and big shout to Bigstar Johnson, spoke a lot value. Big ups to the journey is on and more life and strength to him

  • @ayandah4405
    @ayandah4405 9 місяців тому

    This was an amazing interview. Everyone played their part and I couldn’t be more satisfied

  • @sphesihlekhumalo8087
    @sphesihlekhumalo8087 10 місяців тому +1

    this one just went straight to the interview of the year for me and i know its still early. DANKO NJINIYELA

  • @abinaremodutsoane2351
    @abinaremodutsoane2351 9 місяців тому

    Firstly, I would like to thank you Lungelo for having Star on the show. Man your question are so relevant and well executed, you did a great job. Big star literally had the game in his hands and I'm sure he still got it. I really liked his responses like his on point. Amazing interview from both of you gents I really enjoyed it, I admire both your work and hoping see more in the near future.

  • @mash-d2339
    @mash-d2339 10 місяців тому +2

    BigStar Johnson...What A Man!

  • @hlengiwemathenjwa1371
    @hlengiwemathenjwa1371 10 місяців тому +1

    OMG the Best interview I've Ever watched this year, What a beautiful conversation!

  • @ninetiesbaby90
    @ninetiesbaby90 10 місяців тому +1

    Totally loved this interview yall dropped gems👏🏽

  • @Thei_da_bruh
    @Thei_da_bruh 10 місяців тому +1

    Tumelo "Big Star" Rakumako👏👏👏🤝

  • @Sibongile-maseko
    @Sibongile-maseko 10 місяців тому +4

    Brilliant interview Lungelo as always . This potcust is going far

  • @michaelking792
    @michaelking792 9 місяців тому

    Dankie grootman, as an artist this drives home the point of honesty in creating and being truthful when you do. Teared up a bit but overall got game, ka leboha grootman 👁

  • @thandolwethumnengisa4097
    @thandolwethumnengisa4097 10 місяців тому +1

    Amazing work Lungstar, great questions and takes you made it more of a conversation than an interview props to you Man you really held it down, S/O Big Star for allowing yourself to open up, great work gentlemen.

  • @kumbinyamarebvu773
    @kumbinyamarebvu773 10 місяців тому +2

    Really great interviewer! S/O to you Lungelo

  • @nokwandamasikane9083
    @nokwandamasikane9083 10 місяців тому +3

    What an amazing interview Lungelo👏🏽🥹 I just discovered this podcast and I can fully say this podcast is going far!👏🏽♥️

    • @EngineerYLShow
      @EngineerYLShow  10 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Your words are encouraging ❤️

  • @aphiwesibisi5552
    @aphiwesibisi5552 10 місяців тому +1

    Thankx for this, always wondered about his career

  • @TechStory73
    @TechStory73 10 місяців тому

    Only thing you're certain of is that God loves you❤

  • @tebogomofokeng-si4gw
    @tebogomofokeng-si4gw 10 місяців тому +4

    Dope interview again Lungelo...... Been minute since I've heard from Big Star

  • @5iveMUSIQ
    @5iveMUSIQ 10 місяців тому +3

    Keep up the good work lungstar 🙏

  • @Skyscraper_Zar
    @Skyscraper_Zar 10 місяців тому +4

    Dope interview ,this is life wheather your an artist or anything else your human first

  • @celanikhumalo7590
    @celanikhumalo7590 9 місяців тому

    Welcome back Big Star J.
    Can't wait to hear your new masterpiece bro don't know about others but I been waiting and looking for it. Sharp sharp

  • @Gajeni
    @Gajeni 10 місяців тому +1

    My favourite song by BigStar has to be Easy feat Solo. That song is still fire 🔥

  • @MthokozisiNkosi
    @MthokozisiNkosi 10 місяців тому +2

    I feel I`m now getting to know the REAL Big Star ..... thank you.

  • @Kreativeark
    @Kreativeark 9 місяців тому +1

    Usually see bigstar in my hood ( norkem ) he's really a cool OG

  • @t.o.hchronicle9520
    @t.o.hchronicle9520 10 місяців тому +1

    Growth my guy you have grown.kudos to u

  • @EVERYTHINGAMAPIANO_SA
    @EVERYTHINGAMAPIANO_SA 10 місяців тому +1

    a good interview, love the new mentality bigstar... hope you reach your goals mentally and musically🤌

  • @lofi6692
    @lofi6692 9 місяців тому

    nice one...thought the industry also swallowed you. Glad you are still around mate

  • @themenace2112
    @themenace2112 10 місяців тому +2

    "God first then the family next..."

  • @tonyvagawrld
    @tonyvagawrld 10 місяців тому +4

    dope interview, i'm just a bit more interested in the novels behind the Star LOL

  • @SunnyBanana
    @SunnyBanana 10 місяців тому +1

    Just discovered your channel. Great interview, great host and great guest. I've beeen wondering what ever happened to that phenom BIG STAR Johnson

  • @thabisograememahungela3272
    @thabisograememahungela3272 10 місяців тому

    Great interview. I am really excited for the album

  • @siyandamathe8587
    @siyandamathe8587 8 місяців тому

    I subscribed today. You cav ispani sakho Mr Host

  • @motsomabuse
    @motsomabuse 10 місяців тому +2

    Welcome back boizen

  • @theyntlykus
    @theyntlykus 10 місяців тому +2

    You have my subscription bro

  • @kapambwekapambwe4131
    @kapambwekapambwe4131 10 місяців тому +1

    funny how i just looked home boy up literally 2 days ago because of that pablo song he did with Zoochi.

  • @nhlanhlazwane9465
    @nhlanhlazwane9465 10 місяців тому +3

    Clean!

  • @nafukwatshepomashiachidi7408
    @nafukwatshepomashiachidi7408 10 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful interview ❤

  • @meinjokj97
    @meinjokj97 10 місяців тому

    LINEAGE GOES A LONG WAY , A LOTTA US STILL HAVE TO JOURNEY ON.

  • @SimplyKeamo
    @SimplyKeamo 10 місяців тому +1

    Throughly enjoyed watching this

  • @malibongwematewu4007
    @malibongwematewu4007 10 місяців тому +1

    Mufasa's Ghost : You have forgotten who you are, and so have forgotten me. Look inside yourself, Simba. You are more than what you have become. You must take your place in the circle of life.

  • @mthobisingubo6990
    @mthobisingubo6990 10 місяців тому

    What an great podcasts very informative credit also to the interviewer 🔥🔥

  • @ofentsesedikoe5498
    @ofentsesedikoe5498 10 місяців тому +2

    J. Cole is indeed a big brother 🤭❤️🔥🔥

  • @nasheofficial
    @nasheofficial 10 місяців тому

    this was beautiful, subscribed💚

  • @sekgotapheeha1102
    @sekgotapheeha1102 10 місяців тому +2

    Was asking my homie the other day like where tf is Big Star ?

  • @keabetswemogane8909
    @keabetswemogane8909 10 місяців тому +1

    Let's go Biggie ❤

  • @sanda.mankind
    @sanda.mankind 10 місяців тому

    Gem of an interview ❤

  • @jacobmahlaba653
    @jacobmahlaba653 10 місяців тому

    Hes always been special they knew it

  • @tumelopule7960
    @tumelopule7960 10 місяців тому +2

    bigStar is soo humble

  • @madraaiisaacmohohole3972
    @madraaiisaacmohohole3972 10 місяців тому +1

    Dope conversation

  • @omen9213
    @omen9213 10 місяців тому

    cant wait for the album

  • @nokwandaxhoba8213
    @nokwandaxhoba8213 10 місяців тому +2

    Hi Please Invite Aewon Wolf 🐺 on the show 🙏🔥

  • @michuemenaloo
    @michuemenaloo 8 місяців тому

    Time Of My Life 👏

  • @Jaykha_SA
    @Jaykha_SA 10 місяців тому +2

    Nice interview. Enjoyed watching it.
    Your setup is too close, y’all seat too close and up straight. Maybe play with the couches setup, just my 2cents.
    Your questions on the show are very great, you don’t ask basic same questions, you’ve got a subscriber 👊🏾

  • @tebohomailula3849
    @tebohomailula3849 10 місяців тому

    Top quality content!

  • @theyntlykus
    @theyntlykus 10 місяців тому

    😹I'm looking forward to the album.. But in my opinion "Me & Mines" was really special bro. But I can't wait to hear Tumelo