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Thato ‘Phonikz’ Modika: A life painted by music notes.

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Originally from Ga-kgapane, a township in the Mopani District and later moving to the tropical town of Tzaneen, Thato Modika has always been surrounded by music. Growing up in the church and having a father who loved music played a major role in his life. At the tender age of 10, his passion for music was ignited when music was introduced as a subject at school. This passion has run  like a wildfire and is definitely showing no sign of stopping.

Thato acknowledges that there is no way he could’ve carved this path for himself and therefore gives God the credit. “He is the source, the gift comes from Him. I’ve gotten some really really amazing experiences, and I don’t think I’m deserving. So, it’s all been grace, “he gratefully says.

The young man is not only a versatile music instrument player but a music producer as well. “What I love most about producing is that I get to create! It’s just beautiful seeing a concept come to life”. With excitement easily noticeable in his voice, he adds, “it even gets more interesting when I have to produce other people’s music because they imagine something, and I have to bring that to life without losing them in the process.”

Upon recent exciting news, he has released a single titled, Overwhelming. The single features the amazing songstress, Rumbidzai Shipalane. Although released this year, what you may not know is that the song has been in the pipelines from 2018. He explains that although he loved the song, it was not released then because it did not resonate with his life at that point. Thato wanted to fully comprehend the meaning of the song before letting it spread its wings so others could be able to comprehend it too.

“Because of all the experiences I’ve had lately, I’ve come to realise and understand or atleast  comprehend to a certain extent, God’s love and his grace and His favour upon our lives,” he says. The song is a complilation of the experiences that both he and Rumbidzai have had in their lives. “The song is a reminder to people that God’s love is unconditional, He will love you regardless of where you are in life and He will always be there for you. His love is overwhelming and I want people to feel that love when they are listening to the song,” he adds.

The future looks very bright for this young man. Thato says he has prepared more and more music for us. This will include his own original music and also music that he has produced for other artists. Now that is definitely something to look forward to!

“Be patient, be prepared”. These are the final words he leaves for young musicians like him. “Be patient and believe that your time will come but as you are waiting, make sure that when the time comes, you are ready for the opportunity.”

What are you waiting for, the single is available on digital streaming platforms. Go get it and enjoy being embraced by the overwhelming love of God!

“Be patient and believe that your time will come but as you are waiting, make sure that when the time comes, you are ready for the opportunity.

– Phonikz

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