Spikiri on his alias, signature bassline, initial beef with Bougaluv and the making of 'Current'

Helen Herimbi presents: i(m)bali LIVE featuring Mandla "Spikiri" Mofokeng Part 3. The kwaito legend speaks to the music journalist in front of a live audience. In the final part of the convo, they discuss: How he came up with the "oh yeah" mnemonic (00:07) His debut solo single (00:46) Initially hating the name Spikiri (02:12) Collaborating with Kabelo Mabalane (03:52) The making of Current (08:40) His latest album (10:54) Creating after receiving lifetime achievement awards (12:10) His signature bassline (15:22) K.O's Caracara interpolating Trompies (17:50) Debunking myths around bubblegum music (18:50) Guerilla marketing with Kalawa Jazmee (20:42) Balancing between family and career (22:15) The relevance of an OG (24:03) Passing the musical baton (25:13) South Africans being copycats (27:45) Filmed at the J&B Hive, Johannesburg. Shot and edited: Outre. Sound architect: Kitso Moremi. For more information on #imbaliLIVE or to find out how to attend, visit http://www.helenherimbi.co.za Follow Helen at   / uhelenh