Maria David
GETTING the right beats might be one of the most difficult parts as a musician, however, 31-year-old Joseph Simson, better known as “Nally”, has managed to do it all on his own.
Today, Simson is a jack of all trades: a composer, producer and a singer in the Afrobeat genre.
He took to the stage in 2015, and has so far released over 20 songs, including a 15-track album. However, he only got his break in 2020, after releasing a song titled “Number One” that grabbed the attention of many Namibians.
“I always thought that I could make music and I took a chance,” he said.
He also recently released a single titled “Attention”, with a clear message that he is here to conquer it all.
Simson indicated that making music comes with its own hardships, such as not finding studio time or having a mentor to guide him. However, this did not stop him from pursuing music as a career.
“I had to get myself a computer when I was just 18 and started making my own beats,” he said, adding that he then started recording his own music – a path that he described as being bumpy for him.
Simson reminded the youth that to succeed, they have to believe in themselves, without stopping for anything. He also encouraged people to never be afraid of making mistakes if they ever want to be successful in life.
“Nobody was born knowing anything, we learn as we go,” he noted.
