Front Row Friday with Goodluck

Jordan Scott: You've had over 500 shows, done international tours and had chart-topping hits. Where to from here?

Goodluck: More shows, more international tours and chart-topping hits.

They've just recorded their second album in a very unique way: all the tracks were recorded in the Namibian desert, literally under the stars. Their movie, entitled This Might Sound Crazy, was filmed around that as well. The movie was first launched in Amsterdam and did incredibly well. It will soon be launched in South Africa too.

In the last three years you've jumped in leaps and bounds to success, what's the biggest change?

Not much to be honest.

It's a lot of work, although they say it's fun, it is also very demanding. Goodluck don't have a set manager, thus they're hands on and do everything themselves. They are definitely your archetypal rock stars. However, they do mention that on the other hand it's awesome having more people at the shows, having people sing the words back to them and headlining festivals.

Ben says that the biggest difference for him was that they used to make music because they were passionate about it. Now people are actually listening to that music. It is the most humbling feeling any artist can have.

Of course, we are all excited to see you performing at K-Day again, is there anything in particular that makes the day stand out for you?

The VIP Lounge.

They both agree it's the diversity of the people from young to old, from all creeds, religions and cultures being there. All these different people coming together for the music. Also the beautiful location.

Of course, we're biased South Africans, but we're the best crowd in the world right?

Yes, of course.

Although if they must be frank and honest, it's more difficult to crack the South African market. The South Africa audience is sceptical and a little less open to something new. However, once they catch on they are the most loyal listeners. Goodluck says we're the best audience now, but in the beginning they felt it was easier playing for a European audience. A European audience will instantly tell you whether you're good or not, whereas the South African audience will date you for a while and then tell you.

Finally, if you could collaborate with anyone in the world, dead or alive. Who would it be?

Jules: Dusty Springfield
Ben: John Legend

But there are so many. The great thing about the electronic /dance genre is they are fortunate that it's the norm that remixes happen - you never know who'll remix what. Ben, as a producer, says he loves working with different artists. He just worked with Matthew Gold and that's someone he's really wanted to work with for a while. They're excited about who they can get their claws into next.

Catch Goodluck at K-Day on 29 March. Follow them on Twitter @goodlucklive or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodlucklive