JESSE

Jesse is an upcoming Zambian RnB singer. His songs fuse English, Bemba and Nyanja.

KAPA187: Welcome to the interview, for the readers who do not know you, can u tell us a bit about yourself.

JESSE: My full name is Jesse Phiri, born in Lusaka, Zambia, 23 years ago. I am the fourth in a family of 6. Currently, I am a graduate with a Diploma in Insurance and I am also an RnB Artist.

KAPA187: How long have u been doing music and what was your inspiration to start?

JESSE: I started singing solo in church at the age of 6. To be honest, no one really inspired me to start singing. I just remember my mom choosing and helping me to learn songs that I would sing. But of course along the way I developed interest in some well renowned singers such as Mainza Chipenzi and R. Kelly to mention a few, who have inspired me to what I am today.

KAPA187: What is your motto, or advice you live by?

JESSE: In everything that you do, every noble cause that you endeavor, put GOD first and apply your best effort

KAPA187: If you could be any singer in the whole for a day, who would it be and why?

JESSE: I wouldn’t want to be anyone else but me because I believe I am a unique and special singer and I delight in what I do.

KAPA187: What has been your biggest achievement since starting your music career?

JESSE: My biggest achievement to date would be reaching the last 5 from 30 contestants of “The Ultimate Slinger Season 2”, a very tough and challenging but educative singing contest. It is a Sling Beats/ZNBC initiative. Unfortunately I had to withdraw from the contest due to circumstances beyond my control.

KAPA187: Do you write your own songs, and do u have any plans of releasing an album?

JESSE: Yes I do write my own songs, I have plans of releasing an album as soon as possible but first I am looking to establish myself in the Zambian music industry as a force to reckon with.

KAPA187: Nakupeza is a nice song. How did it come about?

JESSE: Nakupeza is a concept that I have always had. When I got the beat to the song and wrote, everything just fell in place. I intended Nakupeza to not only be a wedding song but also for anyone who has found ‘the one’.

KAPA187: where do u see yourself in the next 5 years?

JESSE: I see myself as an internationally recognized artist/inspiration/role model with so much to offer to my country.

KAPA187: Do you do any vocal training?

JESSE: I have attained beginner’s level of voice training at the moment. Am awaiting to start intermediate voice training soon.

KAPA187: Where can your fans listen to your music.

JESSE: Facebook/jesse Zambia and reverbnation

THE MUSIC

Jesse is new to the music industry and hasn’t released a lot of music. A stand out track that has releases is Nikupeza. This is a song for those who have found that special someone.

NIKUPEZA

another good song of his is Nikukonda

NIKUKONDA

28 COMMENTS

mwape June 15, 2011 At 10:21 am

LT this is what we wanted ,keep it up!
Dont Ask, Dont Tell, Dont Kubeba June 15, 2011 At 10:28 am

JESSE, have you ever asked your fellow zambian musicians the difference between music and insults?
- JESSE July 4, 2011 At 6:03 pm
  
  Dont Kubeba ….
  yes i have and thats a growing trend that am gona fight to chnge. When asked, most of them cant even give a straight answer and just end up with the ‘it sells like hot cake’ answer.
one and only June 15, 2011 At 10:33 am

Nakupeza is a very nice song.
shimaster June 15, 2011 At 10:44 am

Good voice control,LT keep it up.
Mushota June 15, 2011 At 11:07 am

He is not artist, he would not make it in Glasgow

Thanks
- l j cole June 15, 2011 At 6:22 pm
  
  thank God u r in United Kingdom. MUSHOTA
- Maweh June 16, 2011 At 11:38 am
  
  Ka Mushota nako! no matter what u do or say against your fellow blacks, you will still remain black munthu…. ikala fye ala!
- mwanachingwala June 18, 2011 At 2:27 pm
  
  Mushota is sick.Boys keep it up, the sky is not the limit.We appreciate u got talent.
Kudzai June 15, 2011 At 11:47 am

I wld lv to listn to his music this guy sounds lyk he knws wat he is doing and belivz in himslf….
Miss Daisy June 15, 2011 At 12:37 pm

Nice! Ali Na Potential
donchi kubeba jeraboo unit June 15, 2011 At 12:42 pm

ka mushota u ve gone too far,shut up for once.
toy June 15, 2011 At 2:02 pm

i like it all the song from u boy , keep it coming bro . am also producer i lived 8 years in zambia but am thinkin to come one day again there and to bring new musicien whos has talent to work with me
chuck finly June 15, 2011 At 6:14 pm

i have had Nakupeza on repeat , its a good song. and good interview too!
l j cole June 15, 2011 At 6:20 pm

wil b waiting mwana
Lisa June 15, 2011 At 6:40 pm

Jesse has a good voice….this is not chileya. I put him in the PJ, JK ranks and he has potential. keep it up young man
yankee June 15, 2011 At 8:36 pm

k mushota i dont know why people think England is the shit like kamushota after all you live with the brits in a backward society led by the queen so socialistic brits are backwards and snobish common the Apartments are dirty and theres less job diversity come to the States
zambian June 16, 2011 At 12:05 pm

I like your voice , you have the potential , just work hard and you will make it
that one June 16, 2011 At 12:07 pm

your music is mediocre but you can improve
Tonga Bull June 17, 2011 At 8:43 am

Ba Lusaka Times usually singers/dancers(Michael Jackson etc) are called artistes That identifies them from artiists (Picasso, you knoow those who paint or draw)
Nase1 June 19, 2011 At 2:10 pm

You are unstoppable bro… all the way to the top! Keep it up!
mams June 19, 2011 At 9:51 pm

does nakupeza play on radio ?
sandra June 28, 2011 At 6:01 pm

i love ur music bro
JESSE July 4, 2011 At 11:39 am

Thank you so so so much people I’m really humbled and I guarantee you I will work harder. Nakupeza is being redone for my album so it will start getting enough rounds on radio after the album version is done. THANX AGAIN PEOPLE.
Vee July 7, 2011 At 11:46 pm

good stuff! keep it up man
MaYJa August 22, 2011 At 1:53 pm

Thats my bro ryt there!
Pimpa September 11, 2011 At 4:48 pm

Wow wow wow…dis z js awesome!!!
Mubiana April 2, 2013 At 9:51 pm

Great Voice Dude..rly Enjoying Your Tracks..