SAfm — MXO was born in Kwa-dwesi, Port Elizabeth in 1978. Singing began quite naturally for him as a young child growing up in the township and participating in both school choir and the scout choir. It was the musical legends such as Letta Mbulu, Hugh Masikela, Miriam Makeba as well as the social and political climate of the early 1980's that influenced the youngster and he was part of two groups - Black Power Crew and Lil Homies - that were in demand throughout Port Elizabeth. MXO just dropped his latests single Zinathi which he will be performing at the Baseline on September 11 alongside ROOTS 2000, Aphiwe Honono had a chat with this fella and started by asking what influenced him to pursue a career in music.