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 Fun Facts with Tresor

Award-winning musician Tresor shares a few fun facts with us, from his career highlights to his favourite songs at the moment. By Kwanele Mathebula

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1. The one thing that my fans would be surprised to know about me is that I’m very interested in forensics, and would have been a detective if I wasn’t a musician.

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2. My biggest career highlight is winning the best pop album award for my debut album VII in Durban where I used to work as a car guard.

3. The toughest challenge I’ve faced in my career was the language barrier and finding people to believe in the distinct style of my music.

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4. My biggest pet peeve is arrogance.

5. I’m at my happiest when I’m writing music or listening to the best music selection on a long road trip.

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6. My favourite songs at the moment are Tresor ­– Sondela ft. Msaki, Batundi ­– Sexy Lady ft. Anatii & Gemini Major, Bonj & Dj Zinhle – Against the Grain.

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