KAPA187: Welcome to this interview, you came onto the scene in 07 after coming second place in a singing competition, which competition was it and how was the experience?
Paul Da Prince: It was the Teen Star competition on muvi TV. It was a great experience coz that was my first time performing in front of a large audience and also my first time on TV.
KAPA187: How did you get signed to K-army and how is it working with them?
Paul Da Prince: Well K-smash introduced me to KB in 2009 at a Bleksem concert, from then on I have been with the label. It has been a very educational and exciting experience working with k-army coz I learn a lot from Daxon who produced my whole album.
KAPA187: You have a song called “Dance” as I listen to that song I can feel a heavy Chris brown influence . Is he someone you look up to?
Paul Da Prince: Yes indeed I get inspiration from Chris brown, Usher, Trey songz and Ne-yo. All my life I have had keen interest in R&B, I listen to a lot of artists. Hence the mixtape I have being all R&B focused.
KAPA187: Was the video you did with Ruff kid ,for the song “Boss lady”, your first video . How did it feel making the video?
Paul Da Prince: Yes the Boss Lady video was the first I did. It was great coz we shot on top of a building and the director was very receptive to ideas and the time period was quick. So I had fun in those 2days that we shot the video. I’m looking forward to my video shoot soon.
KAPA187: Do you get nervous before a performance, and what has been your most memorable performance?
Paul Da Prince: Getting nervous is really normal. But I have a good relationship with cameras and the stage so the second I step onto the stage I am way over the feeling of being nervous. The most memorable performance for me was Miss Cavendish 2010. It was awesome because the crowd was electric and motivating. And our routines were on point.
KAPA187: Do you think Zambian music is headed in the right direction, will a Zambian ever win a Grammy?
Paul Da Prince: Zambian music is definitely heading in the right direction. With artists doing different genres I think in the next 10 years one of us may find ourselves on the American center stage to win international awards.
KAPA187: Besides music, what other interests do you have?
Paul Da Prince: I have a passion for TV presentation and entertaining the youth. Besides that I also love computers, technology is what interests me a lot.
KAPA187: Which 5 songs are most played on your iPod right now ?
Paul Da Prince:
1. Dru Hill – We’re not makin love no more
2. Tyrese – come back to me shawty
3. Chris Brown – Next to you ft. Justin Beiber
4. J rox feat. Zone Fam – Chikali (remix)
5. Tio – Nimwe
KAPA187: If you only had six months left to live , how would you spend your time?
Paul Da Prince: I would go bungee jumping in Livingstone. Sensitize the youths more on HIV/Aids. Release an album with 20 songs so I can be remembered. And I would really like to visit the States, UK, and go back to see Monte casino in Jozi for the last time. Finally buy my dad an amazing car
KAPA187: In ten years I will be….
Paul Da Prince: Married probably have a son and name him Paul Da ‘Prince. And I will have won at least 5 awards by then B-). I will still be doing R&B.
KAPA187: Any last words to your fans
Paul Da Prince: Much love and appreciation to the people that support me, I will always be grateful because you made this possible and all the music I do is for you. God Bless
The Music
The music has an R&B/Pop feel to it.
Number one
“Tell me that you gonna be my number one” he tells his girl on the chorus. It is a nice mid tempo song that you can dance to with your special someone.
You
“You” is a stand out track , also for that special someone in your life. He has taken care to develop his vocal skills and it shows. Very nice song.
You by pauldaprince
BY KAPA187
What a joke ! No talent , nothing. Go back to school and get your Masters like I did. Thanks
find something constructive to do!!
Mushota shut up…is it so hard for u to just appreciate!!!as if u can even sing…it doesnt mean if u went to sku thn everyone shd fr them to live a gd life!thts his talent, too bad u dnt even hv one…
iwe, u have problem huh,talent differs from academics,i have a masters also and ama b pursuing my phd soon but appreciate talent,i wonder whether education has done its justice on you,a disappointment you are
No.1 .You a retard, always fishing for attention, you a moron, imbecile and panktfied nigga. Always criticizing Zambia and her citizens. Get a life field nigga.
This guy has a good voice!!!
Wow i love Paul !!!!!!
:-? youre okay , a little more coaching and we may have something there
he sounds like chris brown
Music is an international communication, transcending borders and touching hearts. Those who’ve been through recording sessions in the studio know that music requires expertise, hard work and discipline so it equaly deserves to be accredited with Masters & Doctorates.
Youths like Paul with ambitions to become great singers must be encouraged to pursue their career with a serious mind and they will reach higher heights. Akon was just another Senegalese immigrant before “Locked Up” shot him to stardom overnight. And Kenaan from war-torn Somalia equally became big with his “Waving Flag”.
Shit man! you do speak sense!!!
I very much appreciate music but lets leave this site for news only..its elections time and there is a lot LT should be informing us about whats going on in zambia than mixing news with intertainment..lets be progress and create a better future…
meant…progressive
Excellent vocals young man.Keep it up and God bless you.Sing some songs to His glory. Am a music lover.I love your voice.
The dude is a born superstar and as a deejay will keep on blazing his music full time coz Nairobi is realy feeling “DANCE” right now. paul you da boss peace
News is not only politics. There is Weather news, sports news, entertainment news Economic news etc. it wud not make sense for Lus Times to ignore certain segments of news because there is an election
Go to school mwaiche wandi instead of hanging around with that silly short boy (Ruff Kid) with an over-sized mouth
I just found out about this lol kinda sad if you think about it.
nice voice young man and continue doing your thing,hut taken off 4you man.