HLABIRWA ANDRIES KGOPHANE (Born in Pretoria,Soshanguve on the 18th October 1998.)
“8TEEN tells heartfelt stories that gives you Mixed emotions, he writes from the heart,connects to most of his fans and they always come back for more ”
Soshanguve's very own Super Star 8TEEN brings together intense and themes of strength, passion, lust, remorse – and sculpts them into pieces that at the end gives you what 8TEEN is all about The art of playing with words using sepedi/setswana and English.
His music can be described as heartfelt stories that take your mind through a journey of deep introspection, while contrasted with infectious instruments and hooks that keep the listener coming back for more. Stylistically, 8TEEN ’s music echoes influences from some of the greats, Presss, Ringo, Burna Boy to name a few.
For 8TEEN , music flows through him and manifests itself as a scrapbook. It serves as a journal of all the interactions he’s had with people, moments he’s shared with them, and all the feelings associated with all the experiences life has thrown his way. Like he said on the SMU Interview with Percy Sleash and Neo Rabaji " I am my Own Inspiration I never believed in anyone or anything to be my inspiration, I believe in my self because if I fail I will never blame anyone but myself and I will be able to come back and try again"
Despite being a newcomer to the scene, 8TEEN is no stranger to music. A creative at heart, he has been writing lyrics and his own compositions since he was a kid.
2021 looks set to be a busy year for 8TEEN , as he prepares his New Journey with Dlali Records And new Music and Videos to be released. 8TEEN has been Nominated 3 times as the best New Comer Since January 2021. "I hope to work with many artists and producers I can, Music is a calling I'm prepared to give people nothing but the best Music" Said 8TEEN. Keep an ear to the ground for more information.