Fancy yourself a budding songwriter?
Well, if you do, and your power with a pen is pretty mighty, there could be R50 000 in it for you and the chance to have your favourite musicians bring your lyrics to life through song – and make a music video too.
Litnet and Sanlam have teamed up again to bring you Sing ‘It, a competition that turns to the public to provide the cream of our local music crop with winning lyrics.
I had a quick chat to Tumi Molekane from Tumi And The Volume, one of the bands involved in the competition this year, about the overall project and what he’s looking for from the entries.
1. What was your first thought when you were asked to get involved with the Sing ‘it competition?
I had heard of it from Bittereinder, who did it the previous year, they said it was cool.
2. What do you think are the benefits of a competition like this?
Well it’s fun for us, but imagine if you have any interest or passion for songwriting or writing in general it would light a fire under your ass to know that a professional band might make it a song.
3. Do you think local artists pay enough attention to their lyrics?
I honestly wouldn’t be able to tell unless you knew their process. I can tell you this, I write everyday.
4. Hypothetical situation – you decide to enter Sing ‘it, what would your crowning glory lyric be?
Blame game loser
Apartheid, white hate
god damn Zuma
Your granddad’s tumour
Go be the great you coulda shoulda
5. Any tips to those entering if they want to catch your lyrical eye?
Reinvent the wheel by not reinventing the wheel.
Check out Sing ‘It on Facebook to enter the competition and read the lyrics that people have entered, and while you’re at it, follow them on Twitter to keep up-to-date with all their breaking announcements.
