Interview with The Astronaut Rapper, Cadastrofik

Meet Cadastrofik, local rapper from Bloemfontein - he also goes by the name Cadastrofik The Astronaut Rapper. We hooked up with him to talk more about him as an artist and what he has in store for us this year. Check it out...

RVL: When did you first fall in love with hip hop?

Cadastrofik: I've had a thing for H.E.R for as long as I can remember. Funny enough, I've got so many flashbacks of music videos I've seen and loved as a child, some of which I could identify only later in life. 

RVL: When did your career in rap start?


Cadastrofik: I started off as a favoured cypher rapper building street cred, which went on for some time; and before I knew it I was pursuing a career in what started as a hobby. This was round about my early high school phase, the peak of every rapper, haha. 

RVL: You're a man of many talents. What else do you besides rap?

Cadastrofik: I'm also a part-time sumo wrestler lol. Music is my first love, I'm however also a design and studio artist.

RVL: What's the hardest part about being an independent artist?


Cadastrofik: It gets very tough & frustrating having to maintain one's creativity and managing the business side of things at the same time. As an artist you want to become a corporate brand, and that has a lot of admin work to handle - which artists tend to neglect. 

RVL: Good point... Where does your creativity stem from?

Cadastrofik: My experiences and the people closest to me. Look around you, inspiration is everywhere. The world is a beautiful place, don't you think?

RVL: Indeed... What does being a young African mean to you in a time where the need for self knowledge is vital?

Cadastrofik: We live in a society where our youth is exposed to multiple forms of media and fall accustomed to westernization. I see no foul in acquiring knowledge on culture and practices outside your own, but let's be aware of the fact that moving forward means knowing where your origins were. 

RVL: Hmm... Describe music in one word.


Cadastrofik: HE(ART)

RVL: Coming from Bloem, how have people received your music?


Cadastrofik: The city has digested my music quite well, even better than I thought. But at the same time as humans, it's in our nature to shy away from what is new & atypical. 


RVL: Any chance you'll be gracing Johannesburg?


Cadastrofik: Of course! We'll soon be on a national tour, visiting a number of cities & towns - Johannesburg being one of them. 

RVL: Why the name Cadastrofik?


Cadastrofik: Haha, think of what it means and listen to what I have to say in my lyrics. Fitting, isn't it?

RVL: Guess the people will have to tune in... Who have you worked with since you began?


Cadastrofik: I've worked with a couple of artists such as Kenny Abrahams, Reelow, Shinzo, Guerrilla 32, Castino & Bongani Ndlovu, just to name a few. 

RVL: What are you trying to achieve as an artist and in your music?

Cadastrofik: An artist who does not enlighten is not an artist at all. Above everything, I'd like my listeners to learn something from my music. The great thing about art is that it doesn't have a right or wrong interpretation. Your conclusion is simply that, "your conclusion". 

 

RVL: It's a new year and you've prepared a little something for us. Tell us about that - your upcoming project.

Cadastrofik: We're starting the year with an EP, titled HE(ART). With this project I tell love related tales that every being can relate to. Its a fusion of modern day sounds concocted for your listening pleasure. It caters for more than one market, so I trust it'll be dope.

RVL: What can people expect?

Cadastrofik: Sincerity.

Promo art work to EP

RVL: What's your favourite track from it?

Cadastrofik: Geez Angela!!! How does one ask a father which of his children is his favourite? They're all my favourites, to be honest. 

RVL: Haha... How different is it from previous compilations?

Cadastrofik: There's a lot of lyrical maturity & musical growth evident in this project. 



RVL: Where can the masses reach you, and your music?

Cadastrofik: To stay updated, follow me on twitter & instagram @Cadastrofik. Like the facebook page: Cadastrofik. Follower me on soundcloud as well, Cadastrofik.

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