Dalesto releases Rara Ke Kopa Thuso
Bonte Seepi | Wednesday May 25, 2016 16:08
Besides the title track, it includes others such as Le Re Promisitse Lenyalo, Are Bokeng Jeso, Sis Komoros, Lorato and Dlala Pantsola.
The album has beautiful Kwaito Kwasa melodies with Setswana lyrics. According to the energetic artist, the album is motivational.
He said he grew up in a family that attends the Seventh Day Adventist church so he believes that Godly lyrics encourage gracious words and has a lot of message in it.
He elaborated that the title track, Rara Ke Kopa Thuso is a gospel song. He said through it, he was trying to advise people to always seek help from God whenever they have problems.
He said the song is not for him only, but for everybody.
Dalesto said that the second track, Le Re Promisitse Lenyalo is a wedding song, and it is dedicated to one of his friends who promised them that he would marry and then failed to do so.
With the third track, Sis Komoros, Dalesto said he was dedicating it to his former schoolmate who never wanted to miss any entertainment during their time at senior school.
Dlala Pantsola on the other hand is all about pantsola dance.
The album was recorded at MMD Studios in Serowe. Dalesto worked with producers Dr Orties and Honourable Godfrey Ofaletse on the album.
He said he chose Kwaito Kwasa because he understands it much better than other music genres.
He added that he is also a songwriter.
Dalesto has performed in activities at his former school, Lotsane Senior Secondary, weddings, parties, and Ikgalemele Road Show. He also took part in My African Dream as a member of a group called Mashantos.
He revealed that he has shared the stage with well-known artists like Gong Master and Charma Gal.
He said that his album is already in the market.
Dalesto encouraged upcoming artists to be patient in the music industry and be creative.
“Many upcoming artists are talented.
It’s just that they are not strong to withstand some of the challenges in the music industry.
They should not rush into releasing albums before they are ready because they need to make sure that they produce quality music,” he said.
He also called onto parents to give their children a chance to identify their talent. He applauded his own parents for the support they gave him.