Spikiri on his alias, signature bassline, initial beef with Bougaluv and the making of 'Current'

Helen Herimbi presents: i(m)bali LIVE featuring Mandla "Spikiri" Mofokeng Part 3. The kwaito legend speaks to the music journalist in front of a live audience. In the final part of the convo, they discuss:
How he came up with the "oh yeah" mnemonic (00:07)
His debut solo single (00:46)
Initially hating the name Spikiri (02:12)
Collaborating with Kabelo Mabalane (03:52)
The making of Current (08:40)
His latest album (10:54)
Creating after receiving lifetime achievement awards (12:10)
His signature bassline (15:22)
K.O's Caracara interpolating Trompies (17:50)
Debunking myths around bubblegum music (18:50)
Guerilla marketing with Kalawa Jazmee (20:42)
Balancing between family and career (22:15)
The relevance of an OG (24:03)
Passing the musical baton (25:13)
South Africans being copycats (27:45)
Filmed at the J&B Hive, Johannesburg.
Shot and edited: Outre.
Sound architect: Kitso Moremi.
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[@sphamandlamsomi6801]

One of the best South African producers we ever had..... I think this guy still hasn't received his flowers yet.

[@lindelanimdletshe8850]

So humble, yet such a super producer; one of the best

[@cushsolomon2214]

This is touching. We need more of this.

[@keorapetselephogole5738]

Much love to Helen Herimbi! Hope to see this channel continuing to grow

[@siphomzizi6016]

I agree with Spikiri. Ekasi igama ongalifuni kuba yilona abakubiza ngalo. I was called "Mandela" when I grew up because of my voice. I used to fight it. But it stuck with me. I am called "Tata" in my township

[@ShabZiMadallion]

His take on chemistry is spot on!!

[@robbylebotha]

One of my favorite legends and my beautiful homegirl in one video ❤ doesn't get better than thaaat.

[@mzwandilesithole403]

Heita The Don Father. I always go crazy when I hear your songs both as solo and Trompiesm. My family knows even Kuma get together they always throw Money Talks song in the list just for me, how can one get in touch with you I wanna show you something I did.

[@gobela_seasontv]

Orkanjani "Magenge" 😂 l'm a big fan of this channel, keep up the good work @Helen

[@HelenHerimbi]

Thank you for watching!

[@dinimgcina1461]

Gems Im taking in from this here interview.. I didnt know about your channel Until I recently saw the Khuli interview n your shit is Hella lit sisi wami. your composure and the direction you took the convo mmcwa😋 Manufic👌

[@sydro1600]

Asina ki Spikiriiiii👑 King Don Father🙌

[@nkqubelaphikwa8237]

Great interview.

[@nakediphora1840]

Oh yeah and the bassline ✌🏾

[@Mashobane_Nyandeni]

Legend 🙌🏾

[@sbabalwenkukwana2173]

Spikri is a gee bout Mdu productions takes me places

[@mzwandilesithole5697]

the O,yeah part...I think it came from Snoop because Spikiri is also influenced a lot by Snoop...we cannot run away from the fact that almost all our great musicians have always emulated African Americans....think of stimela era and motown

[@nakediphora1840]

Mzwandile Sithole I don’t agree with you....the oh yeah part is originally his!!

[@amennkosi2332]

That's a lie bra...don disrespect Spikiri like that. He's been in the game while snoopdog was in high-schools..most kwaito artist were against hip-hop/rap especially from artists from AMERICA. So don't lie baba watch more interviews from kwaito artist you'll understand my point

[@mpumzaworldwidemcgagu3148]

U Kabza ungkhumbuz uSpikiri

[@mzamozita8486]

Grootman!

[@mpandetheroot9619]

he is a KDF he is a King Don Father

[@sboodube8531]

Mindlos🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@SiphamandlaNgubane-ic8gf]

Spikiri-SA Musician

[@hm.matlala]

From South Western Township (Soweto) to California (LA) Los Angeles The Alternate universe (US) G-Funk = (SA) Kwaito (Bassline) Dr. Dre [Andre Young ]= Spikiri [Mandla Mofokeng] Snoop Dogg= Jakarumba NWA = Trompies DMX=Mandoza 50 Cent= Kabelo (Khakis and Converse) Gangsters and OGs = Pantsula Chevrolet "64" Impala = BMW E30 "Gushehe" Ice Cube = Oskido Jimmy Lovein = Don Laka Jerry Hela = Chicco Twala (Legends) Eazy E = Mdu (Sabela) P.Diddy = Arthur Mafokate Eminem = Kind older version DJ Christos Warren G = Bruce Dope Sebitlo Mary J Blige = Lebo Mathosa Zola 7 = Nas etc the list goes On and On ... #Vodacom ‘We’ve been having it’ 2 Pac and Nortorious Big = ????

[@InternationalMaj]

King Don Father

[@snieppersniepperway9495]

liphi igusheshe lakho