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| Joshua Mohibidu |
Joshua Mohibidu is a 19 year old multimedia student who
enrolled at the University of Johannesburg to major in photography. The
youthful stylist, photographer, graphic designer, illustrator, producer and
rapper aims to become a media mogul. Originally from Durban, the Johannesburg dweller
drew inspiration from a range of sources from a young age. His art influences include
cartoons, hip-hop and National Geographic.
Musical motivation came from underground influences – beats
that were readily available
only to the eccentric crowd. These influences include: Questlove, Erykah Badu, Common, J
Dilla, 88 Keys, ASAP MOB and more. He states that the list for his inspiration is as long as the list of musicians that have come out in the last century; testament to the diversity of a true artist.
only to the eccentric crowd. These influences include: Questlove, Erykah Badu, Common, J
Dilla, 88 Keys, ASAP MOB and more. He states that the list for his inspiration is as long as the list of musicians that have come out in the last century; testament to the diversity of a true artist.
With regards to the future, Mohibidu
strives to be a combination of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs,
Richard Branson, Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter
and James ‘J Dilla’ Yancey – all key contributors in
different avenues of the global media
industry. With music being his first love, the mere fact
that locals have been afforded the
opportunity to hear his work is an achievement in itself as
well as it verifies the validity of
his goal.
He is currently constructing a company
and a list of clientele that make up the elements of a
media house that can provide any
component of media required whether it be music,
photography, advertising or promotion
campaigns. Music however, remains his primary
focus at this stage.
Mohibidu has been making music for five years now underneath the alias Charlie Brown.
2012 saw the release of his mixtape ‘Far From Perfect’ which featured 16 beats that he
produced. The mixtape was available for download on selected sites. Since its October
release, it has accumulated 137 downloads. His next two tapes are expected this year.
2012 saw the release of his mixtape ‘Far From Perfect’ which featured 16 beats that he
produced. The mixtape was available for download on selected sites. Since its October
release, it has accumulated 137 downloads. His next two tapes are expected this year.
Available: http://www.hulkshare.com/st5wy0xlyxa8
2012 also saw the release of Cigarettes & Concepts, a street fashion, art and lifestyle blog
created by a team in which he is one of the key players. The blog currently has over 4 000
views and features a range of photographs and edits.
created by a team in which he is one of the key players. The blog currently has over 4 000
views and features a range of photographs and edits.
Available: http://cigarettesandconcepts.tumblr.com
Mohibidu partnered with Kopano Makoro in order to inaugurate ‘C&C’ as a company. Since
the blog’s release in June 2012, the team’s photography has received an overwhelming
response from local viewers. Further projects include being a brand ambassador for PIECES; a label owned by local media personality Siyabonga ‘Scoop’ Ngwekazi. He is currently a full time Social Media Strategist at iSPEAKHIPHOP.
the blog’s release in June 2012, the team’s photography has received an overwhelming
response from local viewers. Further projects include being a brand ambassador for PIECES; a label owned by local media personality Siyabonga ‘Scoop’ Ngwekazi. He is currently a full time Social Media Strategist at iSPEAKHIPHOP.
Definitely someone worth watching the space for.
https://soundcloud.com/charliebrxwn (Joshua Mohibidu Sound Cloud)
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