What is the most obscure inspiration or muse you have had for a song?
Obscure is what we love the most. Obscure is normal. So it’s a difficult question to answer. Our “chicken BB” is pretty obscure, we still don’t even know if it’s a boy or a girl. We have a song that’s sort of about Trump. He’s the most obscure … more so than a chicken.
What was the highlight of recording your album, Dance of the Chicken?
Besides finally finishing the mix you mean? So many highlights! Jitsvinger, Zolani Mahola, Pitch Black Afro, the Stanford University Choir (California), the list is long!
Of the many collaborations on the album, which would you say is a particular favourite?
The freestyle rap improvs between Pitch Black Afro & Mapaputsi are absolute winners, but then so are Pule’s crazy range of vocal contributions, the guy is on fire! Zolani & Pitch on “Madam Bliss”, Zoe Modiga & Zolani on “Fire” … eish this list also goes on.
This will be your first time performing at Mieliepop. What are you looking forward to most?
The food! We’re making a Bombshelter Beast poitjie. The gig of course we are super amped for, and there is a cave? Beasts love caves!
Also taking down the tents is always a highlight.
What can fans expect from your performance?
Animals in Jumpsuits! And they must wear tekkies, otherwise their feet will get sore from jumping.
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