“I’m One of the Dopest Writers”: Big Star Johnson Speaks His Truth. South African hip hop artist Big Star Johnson is embarking on a new phase characterized by honesty, personal growth, and acceptance.
In an emotional series of statements, the artist examined his difficult relationship with concepts such as truth, celebrity status, and the weight of expectations that come from winning competitions in the music realm.
“Not to look for the truth, right? I’ve always had this underlying obsession with the truth,” he remarked, revealing a mentality that has shaped his artistic journey. “Maybe it’s because I like to make a scene, and it’s something I had to work on. But I also think with age, and after having forgiven myself, I realised that the truth is multifaceted.”
The celebrated artist discussed how his perspective on self-image and the surrounding world has evolved over time. Big Star Johnson asserts that truth can often be complex and varied.
“Depending on how you look at it and how you see it, you might just see one version of the truth. Depending on that side, the rest of the truth sort of falls into the shadows.”
His candid reflection soon turned to significant moments in his career, starting with the accomplishment that brought him into the spotlight. “Let’s discuss the truth about myself. I am the season one winner of Vuzu The Hustle. A title that for the longest time I’ve tried to shed because I felt like that’s all people could say about me.”
Initially focused on distancing himself from the competition that launched his career, he now finds solace in that part of his history.
“But at the same time, I’ve realised it’s something to be proud of. I did do that, and I did do it with such class too.”
Furthermore, the artist celebrated his recent achievements, including a significant streaming milestone for his track “Pablo.” “Pablo, my record Pablo, just hit a million views on YouTube. That’s something to celebrate. That’s a truth.”
With confidence in his craft, especially in songwriting, Big Star Johnson noted, “Another truth is that I am really nice with the pen. I think I’m one of the dopest writers.”
He also expressed pride in his artistic contributions over the years, citing successful collaborations with prominent South African musicians. “I’ve got a couple of hit songs and a couple of great collaborations. I love what I’ve done with Kwesta, like Marcus, Oscar Mbo. I really respect the type of music in my discography that I’ve put out. I think it’s a really good representation of my art.”
However, the dialogue also included challenging realizations. Big Star Johnson highlighted the common narrative that winners of talent competitions may face difficulties sustaining their success compared to contestants who did not win.
“Let’s discuss some of the uncomfortable truths. An uncomfortable truth would be that every competition winner doesn’t do as well as some of the other contestants who come out of the game. Sort of like the competition curse. We’ve all heard about it.”
Through his remarks, fans received an insightful view into the thoughts of an artist navigating pride and vulnerability while working to redefine himself beyond public expectations. Instead of shying away from the stories linked to his identity, Big Star Johnson seems ready to approach them openly, accepting every aspect of his truth along the way.
