FORMER Skwatta Kamp member Slikour, real name Siyabonga Metane, recently took a heartfelt walk down memory lane as he reflected on his time with the legendary South African hip-hop group.
The 44-year-old artist and entrepreneur spoke to Daily Sun about the impact Skwatta Kamp had on his life and career.
Formed in 1996, the seven-member group comprising Infa, Nish, Shugasmakx, Flabba, Nemza, Slikour, and Bozza left a permanent mark on the local music scene.
They released their final album in 2023, with several members later pursuing solo ventures.
For Slikour, nothing has topped the experience of being part of the group.
"The best times I had in my music life was with the group. We were friends and we took for granted of the time we were given together," he said.
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He said it wasn't the fame or success that meant the most to him, but the bonds they shared.
"It's not the success part but the friendship part of it. The older we get, you can't be around your friends as often," he said.
Now, years later, Slikour openly admits how much he misses those days.
"I just miss the camaraderie, friendship, laughs, fights and just being kids. That was the highlight and I'm so lucky that I could be at my prime in music with my friends," he said.
While fans often hope for a reunion, Slikour is realistic about the challenges of recapturing that era.
"It's different now. It will never be the same because we have other things we are doing. If I could take back time, I would and would know that this is how it becomes when you don't have your friends, maybe I would've appreciated it a little bit more," he added.
