‘Shine Your Light’: Master KG, David Guetta and Akon deliver on feelgood factor
Kgaogelo Moagi, popularly known by his stage name Master KG, collaborated with French DJ David Guetta and American singer Akon on his latest song, Shine Your Light, which was released today 28 May.
On Shine Your Light, Master KG and David Guetta spins a blend of uplifting lyrics, Afro-house rhythms and feelgood vibes that made Master KG’s Jerusalema a global hit sensation.
LISTEN TO MASTER KG’S ‘SHINE YOUR LIGHT’
Master KG announced the collaboration on Africa Day 25 May on his social media accounts.
“HAPPY #AFRICADAY ! Proud to announce my collaboration with @davidguetta & @Akon to celebrate this beautiful occasion. Unite the world with love, stay safe & Shine Your Light!” he wrote in the caption.
MASTER KG ON WORKING WITH AKON AND DAVID GUETTA
In an interview with Sowetan Live, Master KG admitted working with Akon and David Guetta was a bit stressful as they had previously created the hit Sexy Chick together back in 2009.
The award-winning musician also reflected on his humble beginnings of listening to Akon in taverns to now working with him.
“Coming from a small Limpopo village, I didn’t know many big international stars, but I knew Akon. He was even played in taverns. It’s crazy that today I have him on my song,” said Master KG to Sowetan Live.
‘JERUSALEMA’ HITS 400 MILLION VIEWS ON YOUTUBE
On Thursday 27 May, Master KG took to Instagram to share that hit single Jerusalema that features Nomcebo Zikode has reached 400 million views on YouTube.
“We Just Reached 400 Million Views On YouTube ..I’m So Excited Midnight Shine Your Light With @davidguetta and @akon drops!!! Can’t Wait,” the post was captioned.
Master KG added that the success of Jerusalema makes him want to make more music.
“Only God knows how the magic of Jerusalema came about. It is beyond me,” the star continued to Sowetan Live.
“It’s been such a blessing. I just want to make more music. What it has taught me is to never be afraid to dream big,” he continued.
MASTER KG ON SPENDING TIME WITH VIN DIESEL
In January this year, Master KG dined with Fast and Furious star Vin Diesel as he entertained them with Jerusalem, he said that this was surprised by how easy it was to get along with the actor.
“I grew up watching his movies and sharing a room with him was unbelievable. It felt like we were brothers and there wasn’t that feeling that he’s a superhero like I saw in the movies,” said Master KG to Sowetan Live.
“I thought he’d be this guy that hardly talks. So, I was scared when I went there. I was expecting this character out of a film and I thought how am I going to look him in the eyes? But we were sitting there sharing jokes and we laughed a lot,” he added.
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