Loki Rothman brings ‘Wat Dit Vat’ on kykNET
The Songs & Videos are available to stream on Apple Music, Spotify and Deezer.
Loki Rothman brings ‘Wat Dit Vat’ on kykNET – The talented South African musician Loki Rothman recently embarked on a 13-episode adventure to create three new Afrikaans pop stars in his television show Wat dit vat on kykNET DStv-channel 144. What started as a social experiment on Instagram during lockdown has delivered three new pop sensations that has generated more than 10 000 views for each of their music videos on YouTube.
Loki’s versatile talent as performer and producer resulted in some great binge-worthy television which can still be watched on the DStv-app. All three songs were written, recorded and a music video produced throughout the 13-week series with help from some of Loki’s friends in the music industry such as Pierre Greeff (Die Heuwels Fantasties), Hunter Kennedy (Die Heuwels Fantasties, Fokofpolisiekar) and Early B to name a few. The three songs, Werkit Boetie, Werkit, Like nie die laaitie nie and Sing jou lied is available to stream on Apple Music, Spotify and Deezer.
Meet Edo, Uncle Joe and Michelle:
EDÓ Mostert is a professional wedding photographer and SA’s first fuller figure model from Cape Town. “It’s hard to describe the impact that the show has had on me and the community which I represent. Every aspect of the show gave me more respect for the music industry and the team behind the scenes. The song and music video is something that I have not seen in South Africa and I hope this paves the way in the mainstream music industry for more voices from the LGBTQ+ community. Let’s all be a queen B bitch of our own reality and werkit boetie, werkit!”
Michelle Mountjoy was born in America but grew up in Plettenberg Bay where music has always been a big part of her life. “This experience has been amazing!” says Michelle.
“It has really pushed me out of my shell and gave me the confidence that I will hold onto forever. Over the past 11 weeks I was formed into a better version of myself. I cried, but I also laughed a lot. This journey helped me to heal and to know that whenever times are tough, I need to sing through it. My music video represents my journey of what my life was like and where i am today. I want to share it with the world and pray that it will give others hope. It’s been an honour to be part of this journey with incredible people. This is just the beginning.”
Watch Michelle’s Sing jou lied, which also includes Minki van der Westhuizen among some famous South African personalities.
Joseph Mitchell is a retired civil servant and the oldest contestant on the show. His hobbies include drama, writing poetry and gardening. According to Joseph it is never too late to try new things. His mentor on the show, Early B, also makes an appearance in his music video about a father that does not approve of his daughters’ boyfriend.
“Drama has always been a great passion and I never thought I would make a music video at the age of 61. My dreams were slowly fading, and I thought I would never have an opportunity for a breakthrough until this opportunity came over my path. It has been the most incredible experience and I have really enjoyed myself. I could just be myself with every day on the show being an absolute pleasure.” Says Joseph To aspiring musicians he says: “Cast your net on the other side. This is from the Bible where Jesus taught his disciples to look for opportunities”
On Sunday 30 January 2022 at 18:00 Loki Rothman will be chatting to Hannes van Wyk on the television show Kwela on kykNET DStv-channel 144 about the show and contestants. During this episode they will reveal which contestant received the greatest number of online streams and be crowned the first winner of Wat dit vat met Loki Rothman.
All songs are available to stream at the links below
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EDÓ
Uncle Joe
Michelle Mountjoy
