With the rise and rise of urban music in Cameroon, young musicians have stepped into the limelight to make good music that satisfies the need of young Cameroonian music lovers as well as match up to their international counterparts in the music scene.
One name to take note of is Switt. A young, versatile and creative singer who is ready to take the music scene by storm and be a trendsetter; with a stench of originality and the zeal to conquer the world. We dig deeper into his career and here are the five fun facts you would love to know about Switt!
- Switt is a Cameroonian Afro RnB singer signed under Stunnas Muzik. He hails from Akwa, Douala. But despite his francophone background, he had his education in the English-speaking side of the country. Hence his ability to make music in French, English and Duala.
- Switt isn’t just about music but he’s got rhythm and brains. The Afro RnB singer attended the University of Douala where he acquired a Bsc. in Business Studies. However, music remains his passion and he sees it as an art and a form of survival.
- The singer’s debut album – Pieces of Me – dropped May 5, 2017 with no family support whatsoever. In fact, no member of his family knows he has an album. The 8-tracker comprises of music made in Duala, English and French.
- Switt is single and ready to mingle. The elegant music star wants a woman who is caring, understanding and beautiful from the inside. So, if you fit into that criteria, you might just get lucky!
- Switt is currently shooting his first official music video for the song, “Alea Mba” meaning “hold me down”. The Dr. Nkeng Stephens video is shot at IYA, Buea and tells a loving story of a guy who commits to his relationship by proposing to his longtime girlfriend despite his family’s disapproval. “Alea Mba” is the singer’s own way of telling every young bachelor or spinster to follow their hearts when it comes to love.
Listen to “African Dream” by Switt feat. Z-Tra
