IT has long been speculated that dancehall chanter Soul Jah Love hasn’t started putting a pen to the pad as yet despite having recorded captivating singles that have sent charming lines and certainly created a domain of sing-along tunes among his fans.
Simbarashe Manhango
Admittedly, this is an amazing feat considering the power around many a song in possession of his fan base and those frequently receiving air play.
To think of songs such as Handichabatika, Ndongosimudza Musoro, Tsvairai Nzira Yangu, Ndozvandomudira and Ndini Uya Uya as merely freestyles, could be a far-fetched assertion.
However, NewsDay caught up with Soul Jah Love to find more about his creativity when it comes to recording and songwriting.
To say the least, Jah Love has been able to amass one of the greatest discographies in all his songs, while not bothering to do one of the most fundamental practices of great deejaying and writing.
Like any great craft, he is lyrically gifted and has the ability to write songs off head and record them to make tracks right on the spot.
All those intricate rhyme structures, complex metaphors and stories that anyone can relate to, are crafted in his head without bothering to write anything down.
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“My brother, I wrote songs way back and I am now simply recording. If I concentrate on writing no one will ever sing again. “Music runs all over my veins and I am naturally an entertainer. I sing about what transpires in my everyday life. Even if you were to give me a topic just now, I can turn it into a song. “Music has been a part of me and it is a decent way for me to communicate. So it is more like a conversation and one doesn’t necessarily have to write anything down. “My inspiration comes from the most high and handigumirwe (will never run short of lyrics),”.
Like any entertainer, Soul Jah Love acknowledges the criticism he has received since the time he started living under the spotlight.
His tough metaphoric talk certainly tells a story about his creativity and just makes him a once-in-a-lifetime genius.
“Remember when Jesus, son of God, came on earth, it is not everyone who loved him although he was doing good deeds that involved healing the sick, resurrecting the dead and even teaching mankind.
“Besides all those good things Jesus did, he ended up being crucified. So people will always talk about Jah Love, tarnish my image, criticise and, all but I have always said I was once bleak but now famous.
His passion for music is deeply rooted from the experience he acquired back in the days he used to string for Zimbabwe’s top sound, Silverstone as an emcee.
He also envies lessons from his elder brother Spicy T, a renowned deejay and Rockford “Roki” Josphats whom he stayed and worked with for the better part of his musical infancy.
“There are a lot of lessons I learnt from Roki and I only realise it now. I gained experience in terms of how to perform and produce music, hence I am where I need to be,” he said.
Soul Jah Love also says that personal achievements and fortunes that he has in no time enjoyed makes it tricky for him to predict his future in the next coming years.
“Truly, I don’t know where this music is taking me to. I never thought as hopeless I once was, I would go to the United Kingdom and even drive a Hummer for my musical brilliance.
“So for me, music is a mission and only Jah knows my destiny,” For the first time, he will be performing uptown at the Book Café next month and after that, he will tour Australia and the United Kingdom.
He is the voice behind the popular trademark signature “Hauite Hauite, Full Bar and Catering” and has kind words for all entertainers and fans.
“Never underestimate yourself. Try to respect the next man as you want him to respect you. Entertainment and war don’t mix and fans give me the reason to wake up and record.”
