Just Jinjer is back in SA with a new EP release and we caught up with lead singer-songwriter ARD MATTHEWS.
What makes you get out of bed in the morning?
A natural love of life plus the desire to kite-surf and play music.
What’s the best thing about being a rock star?
It’s easier to be yourself and not many people question your actions. It’s always, “Well, what do you expect - he’s a rock star.” Still hasn’t sunk in for me though. We have lived in relative obscurity for the past eight years so it’s quite a trip coming back to a country where you are hailed a rock star. Quite humbling, actually.
Your biggest accomplishment to date?
Taking Just Jinjer to the USA and securing a solid American record deal.
Favourite pastimes?
Kite-surfing, stand-up paddle-surfing, playing Xbox or PS3 and golf.
What do you think of the 2010 soccer World Cup?
It makes me excited about the possibilities of growth we will experience as a nation.
What can’t you do without?
My iPhone.
What kind of music can you live without?
Modern R&B - more like ridiculous and bull****!
What do you drive?
An old Jeep.
What would you do if you were president for one day?
I would increase the police force and eliminate corruption in the force.
What song brightens your day?
Superstition by Stevie Wonder.
What do you still want to achieve?
More worldwide acclaim for our work so that more South African bands can benefit from our efforts.
