{"id":55033,"date":"2025-07-27T16:18:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T16:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/the-dice-kid-talks-life-music-and-staying-true-video\/"},"modified":"2025-07-27T18:20:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T18:20:15","slug":"the-dice-kid-talks-life-music-and-staying-true-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/the-dice-kid-talks-life-music-and-staying-true-video\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dice Kid talks life, music, and staying true (Video)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether performing live, crafting verses in the studio, or connecting with fans online, he embodies a new generation of Rwandan artists determined to push creative boundaries.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent appearance on IGIHE Kulture&#8217;s vibrant entertainment series Hooks &#038; Jabz, The Dice Kid opened up about his journey as an artist, his growth, and the values that guide his music. Candid and grounded, he reflected on how it all began at the age of 16.<\/p>\n<p>For him, music has never been just a career; it\u2019s a calling. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to lay a foundation for future artists in Rwanda\u2019s fresh music industry,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-91583 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/png\/screenshot_2025-07-27_154653.png\" alt=\"Rwandan rapper  Elijah Ntare Shema, popularly known as The Dice Kid, continues to make waves with his introspective lyrics, genre-bending sound, and unapologetic authenticity. \" \/><\/figure>\n<p>His name, like the many sides of a dice, reflects his diverse interests in music, fashion, film, and storytelling, all of which come together to form his artistic identity.<\/p>\n<p>The Dice Kid\u2019s latest body of work, Infinity Pack, created in collaboration with Eers, dives deep into themes of peace, love, patience, and kindness, virtues he says are essential in navigating life\u2019s never-ending journey. <\/p>\n<p>One of the standout tracks, \u201cLuckily Unlucky,\u201d has resonated strongly with fans. It\u2019s an honest reflection on navigating hardship and remaining grounded in the face of adversity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s about the journey, the highs and lows,\u201d he explained, capturing the emotional core of the song.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-91582 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/unnamed_8_-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Dice Kid made the revelations in a recent appearance on IGIHE Culture&#039;s vibrant entertainment series Hooks &amp; Jabz.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Another hard-hitting track, \u201cSalty Rappers,\u201d addresses hypocrisy, jealousy, and industry toxicity. With sharp lyricism and spiritual insight, he confronts fake alliances, chasing fame, and the loneliness that can come with success.<\/p>\n<p>{{Creative process<br \/>\n}}<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to making music, The Dice Kid is all about energy. He prefers a minimal, mood-driven studio setup of LED lights, solitude, and just the beat to guide him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCrowded studios kill the vibe,\u201d he noted, favouring a focused, organic creation space.<\/p>\n<p>Working closely with elite local producers like Khabib, Juny Quickly, and Kuba, he builds most of his tracks from scratch, blending traditional hip-hop sounds with soulful, afro-fusion, and alternative influences.<\/p>\n<p>He also shared the albums that shaped his sound: Good Kid, M.A.A.D City by Kendrick Lamar, Bad Hair by Nasty C, 4 Your Eyez Only by J. Cole, and Graduation by Kanye West. With confidence, he added Infinity Pack to the list, believing it will leave its mark on Rwanda\u2019s musical history.<\/p>\n<p>{{Kigali roots and real-life wisdom<br \/>\n}}<\/p>\n<p>Off-stage, The Dice Kid embraces life in Kigali, his city, his muse. A fan of genuine conversations and hangouts with close friends, he highlighted his favourite chill spots like Three Chaps, Buns, and Gate 10, where creative energy and good vibes flow freely.<\/p>\n<p>In the interview, he spoke with humility and clarity about success, growth, and consistency. He encourages emerging artists to stay grounded, ignore noise, and value even the smallest wins.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAppreciate every single win. Consistency makes you a master,\u201d he shared. \u201cCelebrate getting 400 monthly listeners the same way you\u2019d celebrate 40,000.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He believes his philosophy, rooted in self-awareness and spiritual growth, sets him apart in a music industry often driven by trends and instant fame.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the full interview below:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"656\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q1DYYxfxN74\" title=\"Hooks&amp;Jabz Ep 01: TheDiceKid Talks Life, Bars &amp; Discography | Full Interview + Freestyle\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rwandan rapper  Elijah Ntare Shema, popularly known as The Dice Kid, continues to make waves with his introspective lyrics, genre-bending sound, and unapologetic authenticity. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":131,"featured_media":2000091581,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[75],"byline":[201],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-55033","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-homenews","byline-rania-umutoni"],"bylines":[{"id":201,"name":"Rania Umutoni","slug":"rania-umutoni","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":139}],"contributors":[{"id":201,"name":"Rania Umutoni","slug":"rania-umutoni","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":139}],"featured_image":{"id":2000091581,"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/mixcollage-27-jul-2025-03-57-pm-289.jpg","alt":"","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":0,"height":0,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/mixcollage-27-jul-2025-03-57-pm-289.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"medium":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/mixcollage-27-jul-2025-03-57-pm-289.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"medium_large":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/mixcollage-27-jul-2025-03-57-pm-289.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"large":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/mixcollage-27-jul-2025-03-57-pm-289.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"full":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/mixcollage-27-jul-2025-03-57-pm-289.jpg","width":0,"height":0}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55033","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/131"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55033"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55033\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2000091581"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55033"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55033"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55033"},{"taxonomy":"byline","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/byline?post=55033"},{"taxonomy":"hashtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtag?post=55033"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}