He is gunning for the Most Digital Single Releases by a Music Act in a Year title in the Guinness World Record. To break the record, the multi-award-winning producer and composer, Frans Phetole Lebepe, fondly known as DrumPope, will need to record and release over 1,000 songs within a year. DrumPope wants to top that and is gunning for 1 100 releases.

BREAKING RECORDS

He joins the likes of award-winning artists Black Coffee, who in 2010 attained the Guinness World Record for longest-ever DJ set when he played for 60 hours nonstop, DJ PH, and Shimza, who played a world-first, 72-hour DJ set. "This, for me, shows how resilient and dedicated we are as South African artists," DrumPope told ZiMoja. He has currently released 30% of this ambitious goal, which marks a significant milestone. "I have not just been making anything, but have thus far made songs that I love and am sure other people will love too," he said. As per Guinness World Record regulations, this has to be done in a public space where he can be monitored. "This is why I have teamed up with AMPD Studios in Newtown Junction Mall and with MTN Callertunez as my official release platform," he added.

HARD WORK 

 DrumPope has been mentored by music industry giants such as DJ Sbu, Oskido, and Zonke. He has also collaborated with the likes of Oskido, Lady Zamar, Mafikizolo, and many others, solidifying his influence in the music business. His journey has been shaped by their profound influence and guidance. "This solidifies all the years of hard work and passion I have put into the music. This is a big deal for me, and I am proud of how far I have come," he added.