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Pilani, who has a BCom Law degree from the University
of Pretoria believes that music should not just be a
matter of entertainment but should be taken serious as
a profession. “I always thought of music as a gift and
that it should be given as a gift. I did not want it to be
something that brings the bacon home until I realized
that if I do not take it professionally, I won’t make it
professionally, “elaborates the self-proclaimed Warrior
of Light.
Various artists feel comfortable in a certain genre
whereas others fuse genres and break musical barriers
with their sound. Pilani says that in South Africa specifically,
we are not as open when it comes to new music.
She has already established a musical movement
called Retrogade that will be launching soon. Pilani
feels that it is high time that the country gives ear to
innovative music.
Musicians still appear to be having challenges with
how their music is being received and distributed, not
to mention being genuinely recognized for their sound.
This comes after the controversy instigated by what Riky
Rick (SA Rapper) recently uttered under suppressed infuriation
at this year’s Metro FM Music Awards when he
mentioned how the ceremony was questionable, and
that viewers were aware it was rigged.
Pilani was fortunate to have worked with renowned RJ
Benjamin on her first EP thst had her single Misunderstood
on the play list of 25 radio stations across the
country. Her album ‘Journey Of A Heart Part II: Warrior
of Light’ has two singles (Free and Sweet Love) that are
currently on various radio stations.