A huge congratulations goes out to Gino Lee! The up-and-coming singer from Port Elizabeth took the first prize at the Local Is Lekker singing competition wich was held in partnership with KFM, People’s Post, Coca Cola and Vodacom – on Saturday 25 March at Vangate Mall. The singer won the hearts of judges Nur Abrahams (singer), Brandon Leigh (KFM), Gary van Dyk (People’s Post) and Tamara Ngcizela (Vangate Mall) and won R10 000 in fashion vouchers, as well as the opportunity to record a new single at Big House Studios which will debut on KFM.
Gino has recently returned home after a two-year stint in Los Angeles to build a fanbase back home – and Mzansi is listening. “Winning this competition has been a dream come true,” Gino says. “One of my main goals is to get a track on radio and this was an opportunity that I couldn’t miss. I’m so grateful, happy and excited for all the extra prizes I received and I can’t wait to get the ball rolling!”
The singer, however, has many other talents under his belt. He is also a songwriter, actor and producer. In fact, he is responsible for recording the majority of his own material and is excited that this opportunity will push him outside his comfort zone creatively as he records his new single at the Big House Studios.
While we wait to hear what magic he will create in studio this time, Gino Lee’s latest single Coconut is currently on rotation on SA radio, slowly gaining its deserved attention. The singer is clearly talented and he’s definitely one I’m going to be keeping an eye on.
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