Dbee promises global sound with upcoming 'Crucified' EP
Music as ‘therapy’
Rapper and R&B artist Samuel 'Dbee T.S.G' Ndatipo Samuel says his upcoming eight-track EP, 'Crucified', will prove that Namibian rap is ready to break into global spaces.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Namibian Sun on Friday, Dbee described 'Crucified' as more than just an album but a new sound.
“It’s called 'Crucified' because ‘crucifying’ is a genre, a Trap Sing vibe, that I want people to recognise. I’m crucifying them with the sounds and the energy I’m giving,” he said.
The EP is set for release on 27 November.
The project, which Dbee confirmed is now fully completed and uploaded, features two Namibian artists.
He said he initially planned to include a Zimbabwean collaboration, but delays forced him to move ahead. “I was waiting for two guys, one from Namibia and the other from Zimbabwe, but they took too long. So I just uploaded it. Now we have got two Namibian features,” he said.
Soothing passion
Dbee opened up about how music has shaped his life, describing it as his “therapy” and his constant companion through both peace and struggle.
“Music plays a huge role in my life. It’s like therapy for me. When I’m doing what I love, it completes me. Sometimes I feel like something’s missing, until I make music,” he added.
“I started recording around 2011, but music’s been in me since I was about 11. At first, I did not even understand what 'recording' really meant. But once I got it, I knew that was my path.”
Dbee also did not hold back on his views about the local music industry, saying upcoming artists in Namibia remain overlooked. “They need to focus more on new artists. Show organisers just focus on making money. Back then, we used to have a lot of free shows; now it’s just the same old names,” he said.
“Even if someone’s making terrible music, that’s how they learn. Every year there are new artists, but we do not give them enough space. We need more shows and more platforms,” he insisted.
A global sound
The rapper also called for stronger collaboration between artists and record labels, saying both sides need to rebuild trust. “People think record labels are out to exploit them, but it’s a two-way thing. Artists need to trust labels, and labels need to trust artists. We just have to be fair and work together,” Dbee advised.
He hinted that while 'Crucified' marks another chapter in his career, fans should not expect another project too soon. “Maybe in the next two years, I’ll release an album. But I want to make sure my sound is solid first, that people know it’s mine,” he said.
As 'Crucified' prepares to hit digital platforms, Dbee says the message is simple: he’s here to make Namibian trap music impossible to ignore. “I want my sound to be heard globally. It’s not just a Namibian sound; it's an international sound,” he said.
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Speaking in an exclusive interview with Namibian Sun on Friday, Dbee described 'Crucified' as more than just an album but a new sound.
“It’s called 'Crucified' because ‘crucifying’ is a genre, a Trap Sing vibe, that I want people to recognise. I’m crucifying them with the sounds and the energy I’m giving,” he said.
The EP is set for release on 27 November.
The project, which Dbee confirmed is now fully completed and uploaded, features two Namibian artists.
He said he initially planned to include a Zimbabwean collaboration, but delays forced him to move ahead. “I was waiting for two guys, one from Namibia and the other from Zimbabwe, but they took too long. So I just uploaded it. Now we have got two Namibian features,” he said.
Soothing passion
Dbee opened up about how music has shaped his life, describing it as his “therapy” and his constant companion through both peace and struggle.
“Music plays a huge role in my life. It’s like therapy for me. When I’m doing what I love, it completes me. Sometimes I feel like something’s missing, until I make music,” he added.
“I started recording around 2011, but music’s been in me since I was about 11. At first, I did not even understand what 'recording' really meant. But once I got it, I knew that was my path.”
Dbee also did not hold back on his views about the local music industry, saying upcoming artists in Namibia remain overlooked. “They need to focus more on new artists. Show organisers just focus on making money. Back then, we used to have a lot of free shows; now it’s just the same old names,” he said.
“Even if someone’s making terrible music, that’s how they learn. Every year there are new artists, but we do not give them enough space. We need more shows and more platforms,” he insisted.
A global sound
The rapper also called for stronger collaboration between artists and record labels, saying both sides need to rebuild trust. “People think record labels are out to exploit them, but it’s a two-way thing. Artists need to trust labels, and labels need to trust artists. We just have to be fair and work together,” Dbee advised.
He hinted that while 'Crucified' marks another chapter in his career, fans should not expect another project too soon. “Maybe in the next two years, I’ll release an album. But I want to make sure my sound is solid first, that people know it’s mine,” he said.
As 'Crucified' prepares to hit digital platforms, Dbee says the message is simple: he’s here to make Namibian trap music impossible to ignore. “I want my sound to be heard globally. It’s not just a Namibian sound; it's an international sound,” he said.
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