Bio
Carl Erasmus is a South African singer best known as one of the Top 30 contestants on the SABC2 reality television competition I Want to Sing Gospel, in 2008.
He is from Johannesburg.
Q&A
Profession
Game Farmer, started a 5 piece band (variety of sounds). I have always loved the wild, but I also love music and singing.
Why do you want to sing Gospel?
I love singing ballads and Gospel has a Ballard style, I want to sing for the Lord.
Who is your favourite Gospel local artist?
Tree 63
What will you do with the R100,000 if you win?
Give it away to charity. Seriously.
What will be different that you want to bring if you win the recording album?
I have a different type of voice and style, I sing with feeling my album must bring tears of joy, that will make me happy.
What don’t people know about you?
I'm a quiet, kind and soft-hearted person.
Who inspires you?
It is the Lord. He inspires me to be a better person and do things the right way.
What has been your most difficult thing you had to overcome?
I have been blessed to not think of something as a bad obstacle in my life. My girl is going through an operation soon and that is difficult, I am praying and trusting God.
Who/what makes you happy?
To be around happy people, friends, family.
What’s your favourite meal?
Pap and mince and stew.
If you had to send a message to Lindelani what would it be?
"Dear Mr. Mkhize, I was born to sing Gospel music, I have experience since the past 10 years, I have the potential to be a great performer and idol to the country."
What’s your message to your soon to be fans?
"Keep buying the merchandise, support and pray for me."