Barkie Vieslik is a young Gqom musician from Belhar, Cape Town, who is making a name for himself with his unique Afrikaans Gqom sound. Gqom is a style of South African dance music with deep, heavy, energetic beats that make you want to move your feet.
Barkie Vieslik
His real name is Quewin Kumbaca, and he is just 20 years old. He started making music because he wanted to change the mindset of children in his community and show them that anything is possible in life, especially by encouraging them to stay away from gangsterism. He began making music full time after finishing school in 2021.
Barkie Vieslik has had several of his songs become popular on TikTok, where people love to dance to them. Some of his hit tracks include First Class Umlando, There was Gqom, Tap Out, and Sterkwerk. He also started his own record label called Vieslik Records in 2023, where he has signed other artists to help them share their music too.
Barkie lost his father when he was 14 years old, and he lives with his mother, who is very proud of him and the person he has become. He has a positive message for young people. He says that even if you come from difficult circumstances, that does not determine who you are. You just need to keep pushing and reach for the stars.
Barkie Vieslik is an inspiring example of someone using music to spread hope and joy. His story shows that you can follow your dreams no matter where you start, and that hard work and creativity can take you anywhere. You can look for his music on streaming apps like YouTube and TikTok.
All songs
- Don’t Judge Me ! – Mr Tap Out, Weh Sliiso, Scottish SA, Chesrae Megan
- Goverment – Team Vosho
- Vieslik Vyand – Mr Tap Out, Weh Sliiso, Scottish SA
- Tap Out – Temple Boys Cpt, Miezzo, Mr Tap Out, Woza Carlito
- Op en Af – Woza Carlito, Miezzo
- The 7493 – Woza Carlito, Aya Vannie Belhar
- Sterkwerk – Woza Carlito, Aya Vannie Belhar
- Sneaky! – Woza Carlito, Aya Vannie Belhar
- First Class Umlando – Team Vosho