Solange Torres, popularly known as Solange, has been making strides in the entertainment industry, spinning the decks. But her hustle spans beyond the decks, including modelling, producing, and brand ambassadorship for renowned brands, including KFC, Monster Energy, Yango, and Jameson.
It was friends in Namibia’s tight-knit music scene who nudged her from curiosity to commitment. Inspired by their hustle, she borrowed gear, practiced relentlessly, and debuted as an Amapiano DJ—a genre she admits was not her first love. “DJing started as a joke. I just wanted to figure out how the equipment worked. Never thought I’d be here. Amapiano was my foot in the door, but Hip Hop, AfroBeats, and R&B? That’s where my soul is,” Solange admits.
Her grind paid off. A residency at The Loft and a partnership with Monster Energy became milestones. Yet, a major breakthrough, she says, is yet to come. Solange explains that Namibia’s crowds are still fiercely loyal to trends like Amapiano, leaving Hip Hop in the shadows. “Playing Hip Hop here is not widely well received because we have genres like Amapiano that are still trending at the moment, but Hip Hop music is timeless. I know I will find the right audience for what I do,” she laughs.
The road hasn’t been smooth. As a female DJ in a male-dominated industry, Solange faced skepticism. “Some think women just ‘look cute’ on stage. I’ve had to work twice as hard to prove I’m here for the craft.” She credits her resilience to her inner circle and creatives like collaborators Musketeers, Soulking, and Lee Deepsoul, who featured her on Amapiano tracks. “They remind me we’re all climbing the same mountain.”
Apart from being a creative, Solange is also into fitness, currently serving as a brand ambassador for GenesisFitnessHealth. “I’ll get to the bag however I can,” she remarked. But her heart beats for music. She teases “Wez my RaZul,” an unreleased single she sneak-peaks in sets and on Instagram. “It’s raw, it’s me. I won’t rush it.”
Looking ahead, Solange eyes global stages. “Namibia’s my roots, but the world’s my vision.” She is, however, baffled by the industry’s fragmented unity. “We’re small here. Why not lift each other up?”
To aspiring creatives, she offers: “Shoutout to everyone grinding. It’s hard, but worth it. God bless your craft.”