VI The Law on The Verve
- ZimVerve
- Jan 11, 2019
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 21, 2019
He was previously known as ‘G6’, from his days of making beats in his dorm room - rapping and performing at school events. Now Michael Musekiwa, more popularly known as 'VI The Law', is continuously evolving as a hip hop artist and pursuing his passion for music. Having a multitude of influence from his half Nigerian, half Zimbabwean background as well as his education in psychology, he uses his experiences, drive and creativity to work his way up in music as a producer and rapper.
VI The Law also describes himself as an entrepreneur, focusing on building products of quality in all his work. Working from his production house, The Law Firm, VI The Law creates art with artists such as Reap3r, Massey (who he likens to Jay-Z) , Kayfelo and a few other names to look forward to and to be announced soon on mixtapes and other productions.
Quick Questions with VI The Law
I remember when you used to make beats in your dorm room on campus with songs like ‘Cyberoam Chick’. Did you see yourself coming this far? Tell us briefly about the journey.
Yes I did see myself here because it has always been the plan. When I started making beats, I had stumbled upon Kanye West’s music and he was rapping over his own beats which inspired me to do the same. I started by performing wherever I could like at school events and pageants. Back then I used to have the mindset that I would blow up, but now I believe the world is going to catch up with me. I’ve since released music for myself, such as my EP Friday Nights/ Sunday Mornings and music for other artists I work with. This is all bigger than me though, and every achievement humbles me.
What challenges have you faced as a rising artist?
From when I started as an artist on campus, I battled with trying to make it in a less developed country. At the same time, in this rough economic climate, I felt a lot of pressure to get a 9-5 office job after I graduated. I felt I was going to take up space for someone who may have been more passionate for that sort of work if I chose that career path and didn’t pursue my own goals. I didn’t want to follow the wrong path for me just for the sake of checking the expected boxes. I went through a period of depression and it was a rough journey.
Who would you like to work with in the future?
Locally, I look forward to one day collaborating with Tamy and DJ Tamuka. I’d also like to work with Mr Eazi (recommended by my dad), Sho Madjozi, Anati, Okmalumkoolkat and the ‘Multi-talented’ AKA.
What kind of space does your music occupy on the Zimbabwe hip hop scene?
My music is like a mirror. I hold it up and people react to it according to how their experiences and views relate to it. I can make bubble gum music but as I grow, I am trying to make music that speaks to people and also dig deeper into myself. My music talks about social issues like relationships and different cultures young Zimbabweans have right now. This is why I like Twitter, I find beauty in concepts and I pay attention to what my generation is going through. I want to make music that is easy to listen to but also profound. I want to be the Elon Musk of music. My job is to disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed.
What was the last song you listened to?
Handirambi by Paul Matavire
Who was your first celebrity crush?
Kelly Rowland, especially because of the Dilemma era... I was Nelly.
If you weren’t into music, what would you be doing?
I’d be a marine biologist.
What surprising fact would you like people to know about you?
I was once in a group called Toxic Fusion.
And finally... What can we look forward to from you?
I have projects lined up, like some more music this year and some Spoken Word. I recently worked with Takudzwa "Tears in the Soil" Goniwa on producing and engineering Sunsets and Suicides. It is a Sonic/Visual Experience that focuses on mental health issues.
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