Welcome to it. ‘Spot Light’ this week we get to have a talk with the multi-talented KZN, South African born Deep House Music Deejay ‘Deep Marvin’. To some there might be no introduction needed when it comes to this ‘Soulful Sound Selector’, but for the benefit of those that might need one then we will do it. ‘Deep Marvin’ is the man behind ‘Pleasures Of Intimacy’ which is also known as ‘POI’. Deep Marvin has also hosted a score international house music deejays and producers through his well-known ‘POI Sessions’. Sitting on the ‘Spot Light’ is Deep Marvin and Welcome to it…
Sho!Mag: Thank you for taking some time out for us. The question we all want to know is who Deep Marvin is and where is he from?
Deep Marvin: Thulane “Marvin” Makhoba aka Deep Marvin is a son, father, author and deep house deejay from Newcastle (Osizweni), he is a Systems Support graduate, a podcast host and live sessions co-ordinator for POI Sessions. Apart from music my passion lies in inspiring the youth hence I have opened a youth center that deals with empowering youth.
Sho!Mag: There are quite a few people who are not familiar with House Music Podcasting. In your own words, what would you say House Music Podcasting is to a person who is not familiar with it?
Deep Marvin: It is a platform of introducing house music deejays, producers and music as a whole be it local or international sound. House Music is broad, therefore it will take a number of podcasters with a different sound to introduce it to the public in a proper way.
Sho!Mag: Deep Marvin, why opt for Podcasting? Why not choose any other Element within House Music such as Music production or just any other element?
Deep Marvin: Funny enough I tried production but hardly have time so I ended up putting it on hold for now, for sure later I will revert to it. Podcasting was my way of introducing myself as a brand and marketing Deep Marvin through mixes, when you are starting out in music, nobody knows you and it is hard to get gigs. Then why not do ‘mixtapes’ then share them so as to give an idea of what you can do. Keep in mind podcasting has evolved greatly we now on live recording and that can allow people to see you work and be keen on downloading your audio sound.
Sho!Mag: Is podcasting something which is easy for one to do successfully? If so what challenges does one face when they opt for podcasting?
Deep Marvin: When I started it was too easy you just needed a laptop/computer put in a VDJ software you good to go, but now the challenge would come when you have to play live and that is a different ball game. Having said that it is still easy you just need to open a podcast through music sharing sites and record the music and be active on Social Media Sites in order to share your stuff.
The challenge would be convincing people to download your mixes, data to upload and upgrading to better music sharing sites or podcast sites so that your mixes can be available to a larger crowd and all the times. Don’t forget one still has to buy music because as much as it is a platform to market yourself you also need to consider that you are using other producers work, so you need to buy and support them in the process.
Sho!Mag: I have gathered that not only did you start the House Music Podcast ‘Pleasures Of Intimacy’, but you also host House Music events. How did that come about? And which one of the event you hosted would you say is ‘the pick’ from all the events you hosted and why is it so?
Deep Marvin: Ha ha ha, you really did your homework I am impressed, yes I have hosted five events of which one was a total failure of which I gained a lot of experience from. It all started with the POI Sessions (Podcast launch) with Lars Behrenroth of Deeper Shades Of House and for me that was the best event ever so far to be hosted by my podcast. I just took some time out so as to correct the wrongs done previously and in due time I will be back with a lot of experience and better than before.
Sho!Mag: Besides your involvement in music, what are other projects are you currently involved with?
Deep Marvin: Currently, I am hands on within my ‘NGO’ so as to make a difference that is where my passion is at besides music.
Sho!Mag: Seems as if you are a man of many talents. As you say you are also an author. How did that come about? Is it something you have always wanted to do or is it just a secret talent we just were not aware of?
Deep Marvin: Yes I am working on my book, it something that I have had for years before I even branched into house music scene. I have passion for motivating students and have done so even on ‘Radio Platforms’. I strongly believe that God has also blessed me with the talent to motivate and why not spread it through a book as well.
Sho!Mag: Just in passing since we mentioned your book. What is the book’s title and if you could sum it up. What is it about and what can the readers expect in-between the covers of the book?
Deep Marvin: I am busy finalizing the launch of my motivational book, titled ‘Behind Every Battle Lies Victory’, so look out for that one. ‘Each and every one of us is born for a purpose and has potential & dreams, the environment we live in has made us to believe that we are incapable of being great, the book serves to restore all that’.
Sho!Mag: What would you say is your biggest achievement to date through your journey in the music industry?
Deep Marvin: Through this journey I’ve had the honour of playing on ‘1kzn TV DJ Mix, urban beat, deeper shades of house’ and also got my debut international gig in Lesotho.
Sho!Mag: In terms of music projects, what is Deep Marvin currently working on? Are the any projects on the pipe line you are working on man?
Deep Marvin: I can’t say much but just watch the space, “When a man has fallen he has no other way to go but up”. I fell and lost but it gave me enough time to put things back into perspective so as to gain more strength and courage and face any challenge.
Sho!Mag: I know you have worked with and have hosted a lot of well-known musicians before. Who would you like to work with in the future and why?
Deep Marvin In terms of hosting the podcast will remain underground and we choose not to depend on bigger names, but would also like to see ‘Lars, Trev the japanese, Kat La Kat, Leo Gunn or Above Smoke’ on our Sessions. In-terms of events, I can only confirm once we are back with hosting them but from the top of my head Jazzuelle is on the list.
Sho!Mag: To close it off, what would you say is the best tip ever, given to you by someone within the music industry and would you say that it has helped you within this industry?
Deep Marvin: QB Smith once said to me, ‘never build your brand based on the crowd’s reaction, but build your brand based on your views and opinions and the crowd should follow your lead’.
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Email: deepmarvin@gmail.com
WhatsApp: 0722690823
Twitter: DeepMarvin,
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