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EPISODE TITLE: Xosti - From Bulawayo to KZN to the UK: Music, Hustles & Painful Truths

In this 44-minute deep dive, we sit down with Xosti—Bulawayo-born, KZN-raised, and now making moves in the UK. Beyond hits like "Imali Ingenile" with DJ Tira, he opens up about the struggles behind the spotlight, the business of music, and life as an African artist abroad.

*TIMESTAMPS:*
00:00 - Intro: Xosti’s journey from Zimbabwe to the UK
03:15 - The hustle: Why he put CDs in a box for exposure
07:30 - Life in the UK: What he really does beyond music
12:45 - "Never rely only on music"—his side hustles and lessons
18:20 - Fatherhood & baby mama drama: The untold sacrifices
22:10 - Working with DJ Tira: Behind the scenes of "Imali Ingenile"
26:35 - New music alert: His upcoming song with Qwabe Twins and Mr Brown
30:00 - Owning his royalties: How he took control of his catalog
34:50 - Industry struggles: Not getting booked & paying the wrong people
38:15 - His record label *"Criminal Record"*—and why the name
41:00 - Message to his younger self + R5000 dance challenge for fans
43:20 - Quickfire: His love for Mamelodi Sundowns & closing thoughts

HIGHLIGHTS:
The raw truth about the music industry’s hidden costs
How he built a life in the UK while staying true to his roots
Why owning your masters is non-negotiable
His advice for upcoming artists—and a cash prize for fans

*CALL TO ACTION:*
💬 Comment your takeaway or drop your TikTok/IG @ for the R5000 dance challenge!
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