Eugene prepares for second album

Kopano Olesitse
Correspondent | Wednesday March 30, 2011 00:00

 

What makes his music unique is that he sings in Setswana.  He stated that his music is purely African with a combination of Afro-soul. 'The reason my songs are in Setswana is that my fans like it that way so I had to give them what they want.  When I write or compose my songs, many things, including mundane everyday activities motivate me.  At times the motivation comes from the girl I so loved at that moment,' said Jackson.  He added that he is currently working on a new album due for release in August this year.   'I have not yet decided on the title of the album.  Normally I work on the songs and come up with the title later.

I did the same with my first album.  One of the songs, Lorato is gonna be a hit in the new album because of the way fans responded to it and also the massive airplay it received.  In this new album, there will be a collaboration with international artists to add a fresh taste to my genre,' explained Jackson.

Omphile Powane, 27, stated how she loves his music: 'My favourite song of his is O Wame Hellen. Further more, I like his personality, his unique music, his voice is 'killing' me and also the way he moves on stage. I like everything about this guy. I f you sing in Setswana, your music is easily understood.  Also the guy interacts with us easily.'  Keneilwe Ngakanyane, 28, stated that she likes his music because everybody just likes it.  'I also like the way he does his live performances,' she said.