Hello my lovelies, I just can't stop posting. This freedom of doing whatever I want has enabled me to become a serial poster... I'm sure this is like the third post within 2 days. 

Anyway, I just wanted to inform you of the fact that I have uploaded a Zim Tag up on youtube, just about me, my country, the things I like and dislike about my country and other things of that nature... 

Here is a link to the video, feel free to comment, share and subscribe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoibRk1rQJU&list=UUHuA0DN15FKtPzsxWNVBNGw&index=1&feature=plcp

Thank you very much for reading & watching, if you do…

Quein Siingah

The ball has started rolling and it's rolling downhill full force, nothing will slow it down.

Approximately 1:00 I as I go over the songs that I would be recording the next day I decided to pester Tai by texting him and asking him about his thoughts on a few specific things in relation to the songs. I like knowing exactly what I am/will be doing as it is always good to be prepared. When I write a song I make sure that I time every chorus/verse to make sure that it matches perfectly with the instrumental. Some would refer to me as a perfectionist, I don't believe so but I do like things to be how I set them out to be so maybe there is an element of truth in the statement. I ended up getting to bed at 2:30 and then later on around 5:00am I was infuriatingly whisked away from my dream by the Dj Cleo's Facebook track (my ringtone), if you know me then you know I love my house music. Anyway 8:30when my alarm clock rang, I had my shower got ready and organised my bag, made sure that I had everything that I needed (my purse, mini make up bag, note pad, 3 pens, umbrella and my scarf - it's getting cold here now so you always have to be prepared). I got to the train station on time, I had checked the train times the night before so I knew exactly which trains I would be getting on (I believe it is better to know your train times than to just get to the station hoping a train comes and then being late and causing inconveniences in terms of studio time and all). I got to Wolverhampton train-station and we made our way to the studio (had to got a bus after getting the train, my tickets where in my purse the zip fell off and I began to panic as the tickets where basically "zipped in", I really didn't want to be late somehow but lucky enough, Tai  managed to open the little compartment which had the tickets and I was saved. We arrived at the studio a few minutes early and Tai joked about "black people time". We got there, I had my water as we ran through what I'd be recording today with Kulez. He understood everything so I got into the booth and did what I was born to do, one thing I have learnt today is that I need to learn how harmonize PROPERLY I find it a little challenging when it comes to harmonizing because of the fact that when you are in the process of writing, you sing the track to yourself over and over again and you know how it is so it's quite difficult to think of harmonies when you only have 1 mouth (I hope you understand what I am saying you can only sing one bit and you won't know how it will sound meshed together). So anyway, we recorded the last verse of the Mad Army Riddim, which we decided to call Hapana Chekumirira last time we recorded, it is complete and was officially released on the Zimall Stars page today (just had to add the verse in and a few finishing touches). I received great feedback from the individuals that listened to the song which I am incredibly grateful for, people are always busy so it's great for someone to take the time to click play and actually concentrate on YOUR VOICE for a certain amount of time, even if it is just a minute. So yeah, we then recorded my other new track I won't tell you much about it, wouldn't want to ruin the surprise but it's like I am telling a story, from Hapana Chekumirira (Nothing to wait for) to We Are Rising. It's different to some of the things that people usually listen to e.g pop e.t.c. We actually finished approximately 30 minutes before the expected time so Tai told me that some dj's needed some jingles so we recorded those. King Alfred is more of a dancehall dj but I am pretty sure he plays music of different genres aswell so I had to put on a kind of patois-ISH accent for the jingle for his show, I did it and as soon as Kulez played it back I told Tai straight away that I didn't like it "I sound like a boy" where my exact words, Tai's response was complete laughter - he waved it off and said that it was ok, I listened to it again and it didn't sound as bad so we called it a wrap. One thing I really like about Kulez is that he is incredibly effiicient he does the mixing and the technical stuff as you record so you go home at the end of your session with your song/songs. He has also assisted me on occasion when doing some harmonies as-well which is incredibly beneficial, I would call him a music engineer, he most definitely knows what he is doing so any advice off him is good. But in general, today was a great productive day I enjoyed it and as I record I am obviously practicing my skills, my father always tells me that practise makes perfect so I guess I am building my way up to perfection, each step is a step forward.


Why would I click publish post when I haven't added the last and most important detail. Tai rang me around 8:00 and i could hear my song being played, then I heard King Alfred's voice! WOOOW, my COMPLETED song was played on Jamrockradio.com I was just OVERLY ecstatic as you can only imagine. Zimonlineradio was supposed to be playing some tracks as-well and I was aware of the fact that one of my tracks where supposed to be played tonight but I just didn't know which one so anyway, I locked into Zimonlineradio.com at approximately 11:00 and I actually like it, there is A LOT of music being played of different genres actually heard a track by the famous Lady Bee's younger sister I LOVEDDD it I actually thought it was Lady Bee at the start as I heard her signature "MURUUUUUUUUUUUME" lol, I swear every time I hear that, I get a shiver travelling down my spine. So anyway, my Platforms track was played I really didn't expect it to be played as I recorded it a while I go but I guess it's a good thing it obviously can't be that bad. - Anyway, I am sooo tired and I really should LOCK OFF now, until next time...  


Thank you for reading my blog people, hope you enjoyed. Peace Love and Blessings..x Quein 


If you'd like to hear my music:


www.soundcloud.com/queinsiingah


http://www.facebook.com/zimallstars?ref=ts

Wow.. The first time one of my tracks has actually been played on radio.. (A day to remember)

Good-morning people, over the past 3 days I have literally had approximately 14 hours of sleep (can you imagine) but I am still fully functional despite my severe fatigue. Anyway, I just wanted to give you a quick update. As you know, I went to the studio where I did my own track and then another with FireFlex on the Mad Army Riddim. I will just explain as I can to the greatest extent to make sure that everyone understands. So basically 16 artists wrote lyrics and made tracks one 1 instrumental which is the Mad Army Riddim, produced by Kritical Beats (a Zimbabwean producer) - an IMMACULATE one at that.. Yes Kritical, you are great. BIGG UP YOURSELF! So yeah, the Mad Army Riddim was released today on King Alfred's radio show, JamRock media. Please do not take this the wrong way, I do not want it to seem as if I am putting others down in anyway, shape or form... Not at all, this movement is about working hard, believing in, supporting and uplifting each other, basically encouraging each other to do the best we can so it would me if someone told me that they felt as if I was you know trying to put anyone down somehow, you know how we humans have a tendency to interpret things in different ways. So basically, my track on the Mad Army Riddim which was entiltled "Hapana Chekumirira"  thanks to the help of FireFlex, Tainternational, Mad Maxx and Prodigal (I just really couldn't decide on what to call it). The track was pulled up (restarted) approximately 6+  times. On King Alfred's show he also has a section in which listeners can leave their comments, so as he pulled up the track again and again lol I actually decided to write "give it to dem" it was like people where being given a taster (ku yemudzwa) - lol and they just HAD to hear it. Anyway, the track was played, it received positive feedback from the listeners, I got a great feed-back from those who where in the studio including Prodigal, FireFlex, Tainternational (Zimall Stars) and King Alfred himself. I was actually watching the show as I was seated in my living room with my mother. My mother knows that I sing but she has never  heard any of my songs my mum is more supportive when it comes to my education, but I just decided to play it to her, I told her my track was being played on radio, I turned the laptop into her direction and as King Alfred was "bigging me up" my mum then asked me who Quein Siingah was? WELLL DUHHHH MOTHER... Lol I am pretty sure she thought that I was just joking but then she realised that I wasn't and I believe she took to a liking to the song. As of yet my mother and father aren't completely supportive when it comes to music and all but they do not realise the passion I have for music, they don't realise that I am serious about it and no matter what, it will most definitely be a part of me and I will make my dreams a reality one day. But anyway, the overall vibe was great. Tainternational and FireFlex where interviewed, everything went well and it was just a success. I actually spoke to them when the show had ended and it was just SUCH A GOOOOD VIBE. This is most definitely the start of something new and trust me.. We aren't stopping, even if we see an ambulance in the way..x 

I just want to say thank you to the readers of this blog, the people who supported the Zimall Star movement by tuning into the show, Kritical Beats, Tainternational and every single one of the artists that worked on the Mad Army Riddim because I can say without a doubt, everyone went IN!.. Peace, Love and Blessings..x 

A revolution.

Wow, what a long, lovely productive day I had today. So I was up until 3:30 last night. I had been sent quite a number of instrumentals, I was quite hesitant to write simply because of the fact that I tell myself that I can not write, which basically means that I am limiting myself and limiting my chances of succeeding and improving my writing. I then played the beat "Mad Army" by Kritical Beatz, I actually put it on replay so I could familiarise myself with it, all this time I was telling Tainternational that I just couldn't do it. Then I came with the first lyric, the second, third and then it was lift off, I actually got excited and shared this excitement with Tainternational because of the fact that, writing is not a strong point of mine and I actually felt as if I had really achieved something. My mother had gone to bed at around 12 oclock, as I was trying I was trying to piece the track together and see what it sounded like in my head, so I had to keep the volume down, I was basically whispering, I recorded my whispering on my mobile phone just so that I could play it back to myself when we got into the studio as I know that I forget things quite easily. Anyway, I wrapped things up, told Tainternational how excited I was about you know bringing this track to life and then I went to bed.


8:30 Came and my blackberry alarm started ringing, uhh that thing really does irritate me, but I guess it serves it's purpose, it is soo powerful that when it rings once I just automatically give up on trying to get more sleep and I drag myself out of bed. I had my shower, sorted out my stuff and then I met up with a friend as she was going to town as-well. We arrived in town at approximately 10:30, I received a call of Tainternational telling me that FireFlex was in Birmingham I thought it would have been great if we travelled together as we would have  got some time to talk and share our perspectives and experiences in relation to music. So as I was in the que to buy my ticket at New Street Station I heard a man talking, I do not know what made me notice him, but then he asked the attendant for a ticket to Wolverhampton, I knew it was FireFlex even though I had never met or seen him. Not trying to blow my own horn but I am a confident person and I have no problem in approaching people but for some reason I felt a bit shy, I didn't want to ask this "man" whether he was Fireflex as I was weary about his response, what if he had said something like "No I am not, and why the hell are you asking me questions"? (lol). So I texted Tainternational and told him that I thought I had seen Flex, I then went to the platform and got on to the train, Tainternational encouraged me to speak to Flex, I had spotted "the man" and he was getting on the train, so I decided to follow him (I know, I do have certain   characteristics of a stalker). I was standing opposite "the man" on the train he had his earphones in, feeling the beat and I decided to disturb him. I introduced myself to him and I was happy that he knew who I was. It was really great, we discussed a few things, I could already tell that he was serious about music, he has a passion for music, incredibly down to earth, oh and I must mention he is incredibly funny, he joked about how he had noticed me looking at him as he was getting the ticket (next time I will try not to make it too obvious). From that and his music that I had heard, I knew that working with him would be an interesting experience. 


We arrived at the train station and then got a taxi to the studio. Tainternational was walking down we said our hello's and everything, I must mention that I got a good vibe from Flex and Tainternational just soo down to earth, relaxed and incredibly welcoming. So we got into the studio, met the producer and we got the ball rolling. I didn't feel nervous or anything I was incredibly comfortable around the people that I was with, it was just a good vibe. I sat down, got my notepad out, played my "whispering" of the track a few times just so I could remember the sequence, tune and tones of the track. We had maybe just 3 practice run through's and I knew exactly how I was going to sing every lyric. We wanted to do an intro, I found it a bit difficult though,  zvenoise handinyatso gone (I am not that good at hyping) but that will come as time progresses. So we recorded the track, we had to do the chorus a few times because of the fact that we wanted to some higher notes but I found it a little difficult as the lower notes where being played to me through the headphones, I kind of got lost in my own voice. I would start off high and then come down to the note that I was hearing but, with some tips off Kellz (the producer)and Tainternational I then I re-sang the chorus without the lower notes of the chorus and finally it was a done deal, it came out quite nice. - Let me refrain my fingers from typing, don't want to let off too much. 


As I was recording Prodigal came into the studio, I didn't get to actually introduce myself as I was recording, all of that happened later on. MadMax also came and we all got a chance to introduce ourselves to each other. Prodigal and MadMax are also artists and maybe we will get the opportunity to work together. I believe that there is a substantial number of talented Zimbabwean individuals but it just depends on whether not they get connected with a network of other individuals who also share the same passion for music with them and this is why I am grateful of the fact that you know all of this has happened soo quickly, just as I was "Pushing my dream into the clouds" - so to speak. 


Anyway we finished the actual recording and then the intro wasn't as difficult as I had thought it would be, we kept it quite simple and to the point. We then worked on a remix, I really do NOT want to let off too much, because that would take the anticipation and excitement out of it. 

But anyway, I did enjoyed my productive day, meeting all of these lovely people. I declare this the beginning of something great, something like a revolution. I ask for you to trust my words, you will definitely be hearing more from me. The ball has started rolling, the dream is out of the cloud. HAPASISINA CHEKU MIRIRA. 

Thank you for reading my blog people, hope you enjoyed. Peace Love and Blessings..x Quein 

Temporarily pushing my moon into the clouds.

So basically, months ago I worked with an upcoming artist (will not state his name) anyway. I had been asking him how the track was going and if he could send it to me, I either got no response, was told that it was still being mixed and mastered or that the track would be sent to me in no time. I waited and waited then decided to contact the artist again, we basically played cat and mouse which didn't really benefit in any way shape or form. I decided to contact a very good friend of mine who is temporarily acting as my manager. I just couldn't take the stress any longer, I had been patiently waiting, politely asking for the track with the utmost respect just practically BEGGING  for this individual to send me the track. My good-friend contacted THE INDIVIDUAL, then contacted me and told me that this specific INDIVIDUAL said that he would send me the track on Sunday 14th August. Sunday came, I was really looking forward to playing the song to myself and evaluating my performance on the song. Did I receive the track? You guessed correctly, I didn't receive the track. Anyway, today 18th August, THE INDIVIDUAL popped up on chat at a rather ungodly hour (after 1:00am). I won't even really waste time explaining, it was basically another endless game of cat and mouse which didn't benefit either of us in anyway shape or form. The INDIVIDUAL told me that he was going to send me the track, then he went on to telling me that he'd post it onto his sound cloud account. Then he asked ME, to "push" the track using his sound-cloud account. I am an artist dear friends, when people ask me if I have anything for them to listen to I obviously need to give them something TO LISTEN to so that they can hear for them selves and make judgements upon the stuff that I have worked on and I am also a person, I certainly do not have time to be "pushing" other people's stuff, as far as I am concerned all of that should be discussed with THE INDIVIDUAL and his management. . The INDIVIDUAL basically told me that he wouldn't be sending me the song for FOUR WEEKS because of the fact that he had to reach certain number of plays on his sound-cloud account (I am pretty sure by now you are cracking your ribs over how pathetic this is - I don't even blame you). His concern is that if he sends me the track, then I will send it out? I do not even remember how many times I have reassured him that if the track is not supposed to be released yet then I won't even though it just really doesn't make sense as he has already released the song himself *smh. Anyway I would have posted the whole of the conversation but my facebook inbox has been playing up for the past few months... Here is part of the conversation though. 

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Quein

I have been asking for this track for GOD KNOWS HOW LONG

Him -

is it?

Quein  -

and this banter will not get us anywhere

Him - 

but this is not your track?

i ddnt force yu to get on it

Quein -

I hear that R*** and that is why I said feel free to remove my vocals from it. 

Him-

i asked yu in good faith 

Quein - 

yes R***

and I have been asking for the track in good faith for AGES. Had to ask someone else aswell.  I told you if you do NOT want me to put the track up I won't.

Him = 

is this the way yu wanna treat me 

4 real???????????????

Quein - 

I have no time for this cat and mouse nonsense R***, seriously. 

Either you send me the track today or remove my vocals and thats the end of it. And I won't have to worry about getting the track from you.

And chasing you up pestering you and all the rest of this nonsense.

Him - 

i think you need to treat people who help you with respect (RESPECT? I AM LOL'ING AS I READ OVER THIS)

Quein - 

I have been PRACTIALLY BEGGING Roby.

Seriously. Begging you for ages for you to send me this track. 

with the utmost respect

Him - 

u dnt understand that from this we both gain a lot, handina kuramba kukupa track (I did not refuse to send you the track) i sed can yu gimme 4 weeks to push OUR track, since yu just want to to it for a single cause

i dnt want anyone to beg me

especially

you

coz its not necessary

alll im sayin is for this project, wats gud 4 yu is gud 4 me

Quein -

R*** sha, seriously. I understand that whole pushing part cool. But you said you can't sed me the track for FOURRRRR WEEKS? Come on now. Seriously? 

Him-

coz i know u gonna post it

lol

lmao

hahahaha

Him-

lol

Quein - 

this is beyond a joke now

Him -

chii?

lol

Quein - 

like I said

Him -

r u not gonna post it tho?

Quein - 

either send me the track today 

Or just remove my vocals from the track zvopera and we will both know where we stand with each other. Not being able to get over something THIS SMALL.. 

Him- 

im gonna send it to yo manager if thats ok then?

Quein -

why can't you send it to me?

but yes if you really can not send it to me then do feel free to inbox it to him

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That is all I could retrieve from the chat, but as you could see it was just pointless. Sending it to my manager when in turn my manager is just going to send the song to me? Anyway on this I was my hands, I am not willing to invest any-more time playing cat and mouse with people. *Smh 

What I have learnt from this:

1) To not work with just anyone and everyone, which really is sad on my part because at the start this is all I wanted to do. To just sing and showcase my talent but I have realised that this will NOT work and sometimes it is just best to say no.

2) I am not willing to make the same mistakes twice. I have learnt that it is best to not speak directly with the people that I will be working with, I guess this just minimises complications and disputes, let someone deal with it. My idea would be to have everything already set up, terms discussed between me and my manager, then go to the studio, record the song, then get the song sent to me as soon as it is complete and not have to "beg" for my own vocals and have everything else sorted out by my manager. 

3) To not work until I find a solid manager who has my best interest at heart who has an adequate level of understanding of how "it works" what to do, what not to do basically someone who has a good level of experience in the music business. 

This is another reason why I have decided to stop making music FOR THE TIME BEING, push my dream to the side for a while, push my moon into the clouds for a while. Don't get me wrong, this is definitely not the last you will hear of me, trust me, I will be back. I am just taking the time out to build a solid foundation and then I will work my way up and most definitely reach the top. I was told that if you really want something you will face all of the tribulations, I am not just taking the easy route but I just am not willing to put myself in stressful situations. I will wait until the time is right, if something is supposed to happen, it most definitely will, when it is supposed to.

Thank you for reading my blog people, hope you enjoyed. Peace Love and Blessings..x Quein 

The Moon - The Destiny

I am sitting in the front passenger seat in my mothers A-class we have just left Leicester, on the motorway driving back to Birmingham. It's approximately, 12:30am, my seat is reclined and I find myself staring at the moon. I see it shining brightly at the snap of a finger it becomes dull, dark and then gets devoured by the dark clouds. I carry on looking into the clouds as it disappears, in the hopes of it reuniting with my eyes once again, and it does. At times at takes longer to appear than it did last time but it sure as hell comes back full force with all it's light. I am infatuated by this, I find it incredibly beautiful, this interesting, and I have actually linked it with my own life. Now my thoughts have changed, I am thinking about my own life, my dream the one thing that I know I am destined to do, my purpose in life which I have sadly pushed aside and put on hold for a while because of the fact that I want a PLAN B, something to fall back on if it doesn't work. This is music, I was born a singer, I am a singer and I will most definitely die a singer. You may not see my on your tv yet, you may not hear any of my songs on your radio yet, you may not see pictures of me on billboards yet but trust me, it will all come in good time. My passion, my dream and my destiny will become reality, just like how the moon is powerfully guiding us with it's light as we drive back home, it may take a long time, maybe 3 years, 6months even 2 years only god knows. Whenever it is, it sure will happen. I know everything happens for a reason and in good time. This is why I Quein Siingah, have chosen to concentrate on my education first and then work on the music. Ever heard the term good things come to those that wait?

I am kind of going off on a tangent right now, but I have a little extra that I would like to add to this. From the experiences that I have had from working with different people, speaking to various individuals who have some insight into the world of music, I have learnt a lot. Some things may not be very positive, others maybe incredibly negative and sad, but I have learnt a lot and I do thank god that I have been able to experience these various events because of the fact that they have just helped me to view certain things from a different perspective, to become a stronger individual and realise that no matter what anyone says I will keep fighting for my dream. 




Thank you for reading my blog people, hope you enjoyed. Peace Love and Blessings..x Quein 

Elephant Man in Zimbabwe 2011

I must keep this short and sweet as I have quite a few things that I must do before the day ends but I just have to write about this. Mr O'Neil Bryan the 36 year old dance-hall artist formerly known as Elephant Man or as some may prefer to call him the "Energy God" who is known for his BADDDD TUNES, such as "Pon Di River", "Nuh Lingah", "Whine Up", "Jook Gyal" arrived in Zimbabwe on Thursday the 23th June. Dumbo (as people used to call him when he was still "A YOUT") then had a press conference at The Rainbow Towers Hotel, this time there weren't any delays or NO SHOWS as there where when Miss Ciara came to town. In the press conference depicted JUST WHY he is known as the "Energy God". I must say when I viewed this clip, it ACTUALLY sent chills down my spine, here is a clip so you can see exactly what I mean... 

After the press conference on Thursday, Elephant Man later performed at the Rasta hotspot "Red-Fox Hotel" (If you haven't been there you must go at-least once if you are visiting the capital so you can experience the MAD VIBES yourself, the DJ's never fail to entertain and they most definitely rock the crowd) Tickets where priced from $5 - $10 (a bargain if you ask me)... 

On Friday night, Elephant Man then performed at the Glamis Arena, the crowd was INCREDIBLE. His fans where going AWOL screaming in share amazement of the Energy God's performance. Turns out, Elephant Man actually danced with some of the fans who had savagely managed to get past security, security personnel actually found it hard to control the crowd as people where trying their best to get onto stage. Things did turn sour, security personnel then began using their batons and attacking the PARTY ANIMALS who where just sooo hyped up and wanted to get onto the stage but the humble Energy God who was actually enjoying the response that he was receiving from his fans told the security to cool it “Security! Security! Leave my mother flippin’ people alone!,” I do respect him for this, it shows that he really does have love for his people which is quite hard to find as we know when certain individuals get to the top, they forget the people who helped them get there. Anyway to round this up, it was a good night for those that where present. Elephant Man is incredibly busy this week, he will be performing in Tanzania later on tonight and I am sure those Tanzanian fans are going to have the time of their lives.. Here is a clip of the DANCE-HALL LEGEND'S Friday night performance...

Thank you for reading my blog people, hope you enjoyed. Peace Love and Blessings..x Quein