Honored Moocher Brings His Evolution to the Forefront with New Tune"
Gladstone Letele, aka Honored Moocher, is a Rapper from
the era where you had to have lots of names to be cool. His
other aliases are Perf, Professor Ohmidas and Leopard.
Born in the Southern Part of Africa, he spent a lot of time
moving around as a young man, to places ranging from
Ghana, New york, Los Angeles, San Francisco
Johannesburg and Lesotho..
He describes his music as very Def Jux, with the occasional
tinge of Soul which can be heard in his melodies. His father
played nothing but 70’s English Rock, Jazz, Rhythm n Blues
and soul. His introduction to Rap music, was from his cousin
who was an MC and poet. His cousin encouraged him to write
his own songs from all the interesting experiences had from all
his travels.
After studying film abroad at New York Film Academy he
starred in the TV series Oceans 3 introducing a new generation
of South Africans to Antarctica through the genre of Hip Hop.
His high powered performances include opening up for Hip Hop
legends Canibus at the Bassline in Johannesburg and
for Talib Kweli at the popular BTTC (Back To The City)
Festival. In addition he has been nominated for
an Independent Music Award for Best Rap
Album alongside Masta Ace and has had his music placed in
two films Vehicle 19 and Othello Burning..