Christoph Kotze, also known as Appel, is one of South Africa’s most prolific contemporary Afrikaans song writers. He has written hit songs for artists including Theuns Jordaan, Karlien Van Jaarsveld, EDEN, Bok Van Blerk, Laurika Rauch and Dewald Wasserfall. His compositions have won multiple awards, including the esteemed Ghoema Song of the Year Award for EDEN’s Superhero. He wrote and performed the theme song to the featured film Somer Son, entitled Somer Son, that climbed the charts of several radio stations around the country. He also co wrote most of the first Roan Ash album and hope to hit the Nashville platform in the next two years. When asked about his music, Appel says that his passion for music stated at a very young age. His mom played guitar while he was still in the womb, and he grew up in a music filled household. He started playing guitar in high school, which is when his music career started. Appel has his own Record Label named Appel Musiek and signed his firs artist Anlia Star which is quickly turning into one of South Africas sweethearts. Currently Appel is one of the artists in Southern Africa with a full tour roster, sold out shows, platinum albums, book now to avoid disappointment.