Ruzza Wazzi intersects music, skateboarding and film in the audio-visual experience of Far Higher.
Far Higher draws from Ruzza’s background as an educator at Skateistan, an international award-winning non-profit organisation that uses skateboarding as a tool of empowerment for underprivileged Black students. Ruzza’s music career started back in 2010 where he managed a record store called “Look and Listen” in South Africa. Influenced by imported CDs, he began experimenting with his own recordings and carving out a unique lane by integrating vocals to cinematic music, linking colourful visuals with skateboarding culture.
“Skateboarding taught me that learning how to fall is crucial. Success is one thing, but I learn the most from failing. In our society, Black people fail the most due to systematic oppression.”
Far Higher was released on the 6th of August 2021 to celebrate skateboarding being accepted as a sport at the Olympics.
“While working as an Educator at Skateistan, a non-profit empowering youth from low income housing backgrounds, I was amazed at how skateboarding became more than just an activity, but more of a salvation giving our youth life skills programs that boost their confidence while keeping them off the quicksand influences of the streets”.
“One of Skateistan’s (NPO) former educators, now has his own music career, but that hasn’t stopped him from helping out his alma mater in a good way.”- HIGHSNOBIETY
“An Immersive Music and Visual Installation.”- NOWNESS
“Artful Visuals” – HYPEBEAST
“Ruzza Wazzi cares deeply about the visuals that accompany his audio and you’ll be able to delve deeper into the psyche of this radical artist real soon.” – BUBBLEGUM CLUB
