Los Angeles-based producer and DJ Mia Moretti has remixed one of Chicco's biggest hits, “I Need Some Money.”
Veteran musician and producer Sello 'Chicco' Twala is happy with the remix of one of his classics, even though he doesn't know the international artist who did it need money.
The re-imagined version of the 1986 classic was released in mid-April by Los Angeles-based producer and DJ Mia Moretti, and Chicco humorously didn't know who Mia Moretti was. He said he liked the song.
“I usually get my information from the publisher Gallo, but they already told me that last year. I don’t know if it was him or her,” Chicco said. citizen.
The remix version utilizes a marimba drum-like sound and adds a kick and snare for a more up-tempo sound.
“That's good. I think it's good for the American and European markets. She knows her audience very well.”
Chicco said there is nothing new about his music being used abroad. Canadian rock band sampled his 1995 song in 2018 Sixore Baba,create Merciless.
Something like “My music is also used in the movie.'' fat girls and Hotel RwandaI am honored to do this,” Chicco said.
“I can't say I'm not appreciated domestically. Philanthropy starts at home and the people at home made me the person I am. Obviously, international recognition comes after.”
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Ramies' father
Chicco said his relationship with famous DJ Ramies Holworthy has been on good terms since he revealed he was Ramies' biological father a few months ago.
“The relationship is normal and one of father and child. She is my daughter,” Chicco asserted.
The pair's relationship began earlier this year, when the DJ and her rapper husband, Kuri Chana, hosted an event that resembled a child's baptism, and Ramies shared a photo of himself and Chicco.
Ramies broke out in the industry in the last five to 10 years through his work in television, radio and behind the decks.
Although the revelation that she was Chicco's daughter came out only a few years ago, I miss Moneyrow. The singer said he has been a DJ for longer than he publicly announced his paternity.
“We have known each other since she was little. I have other children besides Longwe, but I have not made it public,” Twala said.
“She's an adult now. She understands why. [for not making it public]. That's something you can't talk about publicly. ”
citizen Imelda Crowe, Ramies' mother and manager, was contacted but she declined to comment.
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