 System Unit believes their time has come to take over.We find out what they're up to...
........................................................ System Unit is all the rave in Gospel circles these days. From
DJs to events to radio and TV, this somewhat green outfit has caused
enough waves in the last 6 months to warrant attention. But just who is
System Unit? And where did they come from? Are they a creation of
publicity avenues or are they actually worth noting?
De facto group leader and double Groove Award winner Hey-Z thinks it’s about time the industry noted their arrival:
“We’re here to stay,” he says.
“Ever since we started, people have been trying to buy us out, to cut
deals…because they could see the potential this outfit has. We're
greatful for the work all the guys who've gone before us have done,
but...we believed in God and believed in ourselves…(now) We’re taking
over…”
The core part of the group is made of up of four artists, each credible in their own right: Mfalme runner-up DJ Mo and DJ Sadic (formerly part of SK Blue’s Kitenge Band) are quickly making a mark on the turntables; Groove new artist nominee Alemba is still riding on the success of Pages Za Bible and Hey-Z is probably one of Gospel music’s hardest working sons, with a couple of Groove statuettes under his belt.
Sharing a history that goes back further than being students at DJ Nevs’ Spinrej, the quartet came together in December 2009 to form System Unit, with their first big gig being the year-ending Groove Party. Come January, and KTN came knocking at their door, offering them production for a gospel music video show, The Sound. It was to be a short-lived relationship though, and the group spent most of the following months in school outreaches.
According to Hey-Z, the really significant doors started opening in April. He explains:
“The
Groove nominations were a really big deal for us. They gave us an
opportunity to really (publicize) our work; participating in the Groove
Tours was just great…”  That,
and DJ Mo nearly winning the Mfalme crown, were considerable image
boosters for the group. With their names on the Groove ballot, Hey-Z
and Alemba got the platform at the Groove Tours, with DJ Mo almost
always on the decks. More would follow – System Unit was tipped by
Safaricom as the Gospel unit for its Face-Off gig, probably one
of the biggest concerts this year. Around the same time, CHAT Award
wins followed for DJ Mo and subsequent Groove Awards for both Mo and
Hey-Z.
Come June and Alemba was the MC at the Safaricom 7s,
significantly raising his profile as one not only in Gospel but in
entertainment circles across board. With all these successes, it was
only a matter of time before airtime followed for System Unit. On Truth FM, the outfit has two shows, Friday evening (Replay, 6-9.30pm) and mid-morning Saturday. On Sundays, they host Capital FM’s The Sound as well as NTV’s Crossover show, the latter originally hosted by K-Krew who have since decamped to Citizen TV. Hey-Z
points out that their success in building the brand has been a result
of ensuring that they credit their individual successes to System Unit:
“Everyone
of us, whenever we win anything, we point at System Unit. Yes we are
individuals with unique strengths, and we are using those strengths for
System Unit…plus, we have a system of accountability, there are people
advising us, running the business, doing marketing etc”
That
diversification and accountability may just be what this group needs to
stay afloat in an industry that has a tendency to consume to extinction
the best of ideas. We can only wait and see. Meanwhile, System Unit is
certainly making the Gospel entertainment scene a lot more interesting.
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1"endelea"
at Wednesday, 08 July 2009 12:10
Enyewe this is what you are called to do keep up the good work & God bless u guyz at Kubamba.
2"nduta"
at Saturday, 11 July 2009 13:37
Sanch-keep up the with your good work.you start from humble beginnings and the outcome is great. put Christ as your weapon to stand out all others
3"BIG UP"
at Friday, 17 July 2009 09:18
Am ya number moja fan n da sky is never da limit Sanch coz wasee wamefika mars na moon so you are your own limit when God is in control.God does not have impossibilities.
4"waah!"
at Monday, 07 September 2009 11:08
waah!!! boyz uko juu kwa ceiling continue wid da gr8 job u r doing...dont luz ur design n artistic side u can also minister wid ur art can do tshoz that hav a message lyk the onez Njugush wears au?KKru wako juu na wewe
5"big up"
at Friday, 18 September 2009 11:15
Hi, story yako imenyc and have been interested in udj since high skool kuna vyenye sina access ya praco can u plz assisst me...holla 0714892547..thanx in advance..
6"MASS COMM STUDENT AT MMU"
at Wednesday, 14 October 2009 08:40
Wa wa wa wa wa....maze uko juu tu sana.The Bible says some were called to be teachers,some evangelists and so on.We thank God for you coz you are evangelizing through the songs you play as a DJ.Mine is just to pray asking the almighty God to give you strength as you continue with His work of spreading the Gospel to all through your music.God bless you.
7"big tings man"
at Wednesday, 28 October 2009 11:17
thats an inspiring story you got there continue to minister GOD will take to higher levels ...
8"I'm so proud..!!!!!!"
at Tuesday, 19 January 2010 16:11
Knowing how far they have come from,I must admit that I am proud of the saintz n I thank God 4 the far H e has brought them.and as they say,they are soaring high and they are going international!!!!!!!!
9"vallery"
at Monday, 01 February 2010 06:14
Am so proud of you guys!! i have worked with you guys and I know. God is with you. Saintz u are going to traverse the world because that\\\'s your call. All the best in 2010
10"STUDENT"
at Friday, 12 February 2010 09:04
The saints inded are a blessing to me and it's my prayer that all will go well with you and may the Almighty God richly bless the work of your hands giving you strength to spread the Gospel.
11"saintmatic"
at Monday, 28 June 2010 18:36
seeing the far that God has brought Saintz, I know He gat bigger and better plans for the BEST DANCERS EVER especially saint Shao. bigups and keep up with the gud wak and repping J.C 2 the fullest. mad luv........
12"mambo byaaaadest."
at Monday, 28 June 2010 18:42
surely this far the Lord has brought us and huduma itaendelea........"if it aint God, we aint involved" Thanx to all our supporters and we're in this ministry together to ensure that gospel ienee kote..baraqa all.
13"Respect"
at Wednesday, 25 August 2010 14:04
i totally respect and feel your ministry.....
we need more of pple with such your hearts and may God take you international.
baraka
Juice
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