Mpumalanga rising artist The Raider drops a new single titled "Thembi Seete" which pays homage to the South African entertainer (performer and speaker) Thembi Seete, the single features Skroofman and Dazz B Musiq.
Stream / download Thembi Seete on the links below:
Thembi Seete produced by Obakeng Kekana known as DAZZ-B MusiQ. This is a catchy hardcore single that combines superb lyrical prowess, melodious vocals. It sees The Raider alongside Skroofman and Dazz B baring all their musical arsenal.
Notoriously known for his ability to kill any beat and hook, the local music scene needs to watch out for this talented rising star. His love for music was ignited while attending Sunday schools as the music gave him hope to tell his story. In 2012 he released his first single titled Rich in Love which was well received across Mpumalanga in various platforms.
The Raider has worked with a number of high profile artists already include the likes of; Skroofman, The Prince, Surge and DJ George.
The rising hip hop freshman, is slowly making inroads in the local music territory with his unique hip hop sound infused with various genres. With his impeccable delivery of thoughtful verses, hooks and punch lines, a lot can be expected from The Raider going forward.
Connect with The Raider:
Twitter : @theraider_sa
Instagram : @theraider_sa
Facebook : TheRaider SA
https://orcd.co/thembiseete
Should Have Said Am American is about a guy who looks like an American/Colored but grew up in a Society.
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Artist: Zulu Finesse
Title: Egoli (Lyrics)
(Intro)
USgobongo kaMashushimpisi kaNompempeza
Inkosi yabakhongi ebusiswe ngolimi lok'shelela
Inkunz' emnyama lob' ob'thanda ukucwebezela
Inkanyamba usozimanga wekhethelo ongenanembeza
Ngithi Nkosi
Bayyeeedee!!!
(Chorus)
Mali mali Mpande yesono wangenz' umuntu X2
Sifik' Egoli singenamali sichonyelwa ngomntakabani
We stayed on the mission like uGhandi (Like uGhandi) X2
(Verse 1)
Ngisebenza kanzima for ifuture yami
Mina angifun' iDrip, ngifun' insunami
Imali k'phela esekhanda lami
Kumele uqale ufund' ukukhuluma ukuPersua
Abanye abantu benz' into oyifunayo uma uyifuna
I am finessing isiZulu buka, funda
Build a business around it uyibone ikhula
Singo somaBhizinisi beFuture
iFuture ayiqali kude iqala k'sasa
Wena uhlezi awuherezi uwotha ilanga
Thinga sivuka njalo ekseni siyophanta
Bathi iGoli lingishintshile
Unembeza wami ufile
Inhliziyo bayiphulile, bayiphulile inhliziyo
(Bridge)
Sifike lana eJozi
Aw ngithi sifike lana eJozi
Sizophanda x 5
(Chorus)
Mali mali Mpande yesono wangenz' umuntu X2
Sifik' Egoli singenamali sichonyelwa ngomntakabani
We stayed on the mission like uGhandi (Like uGhandi) X2
Mali mali Mpande yesono wangenz' umuntu X2
(Verse 2)
When you see me coming through kumel' uthi Bayede
Ikhanda lakh' al'nalutho ligcwel' uSimende
Angithi ngithanda iy'ngubo uk'shintsha shintsha upende
Sekuyis'khathi iGame ingidedele
Welele we malo ezulwini uyay'bona indodana yakh' ishikisha kanjani
Welele my lord uyabona le namba yami izothikameza uMzansi
Egoli ufikeleni
Egoli ufikelephi
As'nandaba uzalelwephi
Ok'balulekile ufelephi
Ukhande imali engakanani
Bangaki abantu abasizakele ngoba ubukhona lana
Johannesburg based, Zulu Finesse is a Hip Hop Music Artist from KwaZulu Natal, Ladysmith. He showcases his uniqueness throughout his use of the Zulu language in his music. He is also an an extremely outspoken and opinionated individual and tries his utmost best to influence and educate through his music.
In 2020 he released a single tilted Egoli where he shared his experience getting to Johannesburg and the continued journey he’s on. Zulu Finesse can also be heard co-hosting a talk show on VMC Planet Radio every Tuesday morning.
He is also working on new music that is set to be released at the top of 2021
Who or what got you into Hip hop?
The movie 8 MILE by EMINEM, when I watched it for the first time I was really fascinated by the way they played with words and I wanted to do what they did.
Besides being a Rapper, what else does Zulu Finesse do?
Zulu Finesse is a former Construction Site Manager, I have recently resigned to pursue my dreams of getting into and dominating the entertainment industry, I am currently a Radio Co_Host and I am also persuing other business endevours within the entertainment space.
What is the good and the bad thing about Hip hop in South Africa according to your experiences?
BAD: Hip hop in South Africa is pretty much the same as the hip hop in America, we want to dress, talk and rap like Americans. And I strongly believe we cannot dominate the global scene as copycats. We need to come up with our own unique styles and allow our own cultures to influence our culture in hip hop, hip hop has been in South Africa long enough we should own it and customize it as we wish.
GOOD: What is good about hip hop is, we do have people or artists here in South Africa who have pioneered a unique style, it can either be of rapping or clothing e.g Blaq Diamond, Big Zulu, Riky Rick, Okmalumkoolcat and ofcourse myself ?.
Few years to come, where will Zulu Finesse be?
In a few years to come Zulu Finesse will have penetrated the entire local scene, influencing and starring the hip hop culture towards an African Centre.
What is the motive behind most of the Music that you write?
Conversations, I make music to entertain while I educate at the same time. I seek to spark conversations amongst people, I want us to question the ways in which we think, our daily life routines and our general observation of the world.
Zulu Finesse, what is the story behind this stage name?
Zulu Finesse simply means, someone who is good with use of the Zulu Language. I finesse isiZulu, whenever I have a certain concept in my mind, I find it easy to express it creatively in isiZulu.
How is the response from your Family and Friends towards your music craft?
The overrall response is positive, even though some family members are a bit skeptical but at the end of the day, the life you live is yours and you can either choose to pursue your dreams, aspirations and live the way you want to live or you can live the way other people want you to live, which in my opinion is a sad life.
However, I am grateful for the overrall support I am getting.
What is one mistake that Upcoming artists do that delays their breakthrough?
I would say, it is self doubt. Looking at this gigantic industry and thinking you are not good enough. Napoleon Hill once said "whatever the mind of a man can conceive and believe, it can achieve."
What makes a good Rapper?
I believe it is great story telling, learning how to speak your truth.
Follow Zulu Finesse On:
Facebook - Zulu Finesse
Instagram - @zulufinesse
Twitter - @Zulufinesse
Shout Outs
I would like to send shoutouts to my girlfriend, my family, my friends, Shezi Entertainment & MMC records.
Artist : Craig
Title : Elijah (Lyrics)
Ooh oh hey, Ooh oh hey
Ooh oh hey, Ooh oh hey
Ooh oh hey, Ooh oh hey
Ooh oh hey
(Hook)
Oh Elijah
Take me up on Fire
Gallows
Feeling Hallow
Oh Elijah
Take me up on Fire
Gallows
Feeling Hallow
(Verse)
I'm terrified to speak
Too afraid to think
Damned if I do
Is this how it's supposed to be?
Cave after cave I ran
But you won't save me still
Am I not worthy?
You should know how it feels!
(Hook)
Oh Elijah
Take me up on Fire
Gallows
Feeling Hallow
Oh Elijah
Take me up on Fire
Gallows
Feeling Hallow
Ooh oh hey, Ooh oh hey
Ooh oh hey, Ooh oh hey
Ooh oh hey, Ooh oh hey
Ooh oh hey
(Hook)
(Am I not Worthy)
Oh Elijah
Take me up on Fire (Am I not Worthy?)
Gallows
Feeling Hallow
Oh Elijah
Take me up on Fire
Gallows
Feeling Hallow
Follow Craig On
Facebook – Craig
Instagram – @craignsuku
Twitter – @CraigNsuku
Artist : Craig
Title : Elijah (Lyrics)
Ooh oh hey, Ooh oh hey
Ooh oh hey, Ooh oh hey
Ooh oh hey, Ooh oh hey
Ooh oh hey
(Hook)
Oh Elijah
Take me up on Fire
Gallows
Feeling Hallow
Oh Elijah
Take me up on Fire
Gallows
Feeling Hallow
(Verse)
I'm terrified to speak
Too afraid to think
Damned if I do
Is this how it's supposed to be?
Cave after cave I ran
But you won't save me still
Am I not worthy?
You should know how it feels!
(Hook)
Oh Elijah
Take me up on Fire
Gallows
Feeling Hallow
Oh Elijah
Take me up on Fire
Gallows
Feeling Hallow
Ooh oh hey, Ooh oh hey
Ooh oh hey, Ooh oh hey
Ooh oh hey, Ooh oh hey
Ooh oh hey
(Hook)
(Am I not Worthy)
Oh Elijah
Take me up on Fire (Am I not Worthy?)
Gallows
Feeling Hallow
Oh Elijah
Take me up on Fire
Gallows
Feeling Hallow
Follow Craig On
Facebook – Craig
Instagram – @craignsuku
Twitter – @CraigNsuku
After releasing his EP "CRAIG", Followed by his Single "Still", Singer and songwriter Craig comes back with another hit - Elijah
Craig is calling out to Elijah the Prophet, he feels like they relate... at one point during his life, Elijah felt "suicidal" but not necessarily just having the desire to die... he just wanted some peace.
Tired of running, the fear, the depression... the challenges.
When Craig wrote this song, he was at his lowest, he still is... "I regularly think about just ending it. I just hold on for the sake of my family and friends... I don't want to hurt them. So like God sent a chariot of fire for Elijah, not death... just pulled him out this bitch... I'd like for him to do me a solid, save me.. unless he doesn't think I'm worthy of saving"
Craig worked with his producer PsyKick to make this song a success.
He dedicates it to everyone out there who might be at their lowest point in their lives, encouraging them to stay strong as we all should.
Stream Elijah on the links below
Follow Craig On
Facebook - Craig
Instagram - @craignsuku
Twitter - @CraigNsuku
https://www.raptypemag.com/old/singer-and-songwriter-craig-sharpens-his-weapons-to-take-over-the-music-industry/
https://www.raptypemag.com/old/queen-of-tsonga-rap-faith-k-shares-how-she-got-discovered-by-dj-dimplez-and-how-her-single-champ-came-about-ft-ph-raw-x/
https://www.raptypemag.com/old/epic-sbu-expresses-his-emotions-through-his-music-and-touches-peoples-lives/
https://www.raptypemag.com/old/craig-releases-a-very-touching-song-still-available-on-all-musical-platforms/
https://www.raptypemag.com/old/kay-faith-drops-proudly-capetonian-ft-youngstacpt-e-jaycpt/
https://www.raptypemag.com/old/ogk4lyf-collaborates-with-kb-the-suspect-to-bring-you-lokshin-new-age-kwaito-hit/
https://www.raptypemag.com/old/craig-still-lyrics-video/
https://www.raptypemag.com/old/craig-still-lyrics/
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Sbusiso Mahlangu, Well known As Epic sbu, Born and raised in lydenburg. "To Do music I was inspired by Aubrey Drake Graham back in 2008, but then I started Recording my music in 2015 when I was in Grade 8, I was introduced to a Producer known as Mpc,that's where I started recording my first song titled "I am Real" , people were impressed with my work. I went on to work with the likes of Jay Lez and Carolex as they produced my other sings, in 2016 I dropped my first Debut trapsoul single "Broken heart" which features Jay lez, it was a huge experience for me because it was trending in the hood with approximately 2K downloads now the internet. In 2017 I dropped my single Rolling Stone Again, it touched a lot of hearts Which opened a lot of doors for me in the industry locally.
2018 was a heartbreaking year for me, I've lost my loved ones, experienced betrayal which led me to write a Single "Depression" it was released 5 October 2018 and it went viral, people related to the song as it remains trending even now with so many downloads...
2019 was a life changing for me as An Artist, I was exposed to a lot of opportunities, Dropped NY debut single From the ghetto, performed it for the first time at the First Mash Talent show... Later on it was playlisted in the heartbeat top5 2 weeks in a row. In August I was invited to perform for the Mashishing Sports promotional awards with over 200 people... September I got nominated for being the best male artist of the year at the TCLMAS awards , Then I was invited for a Radio interview at Mash Fm.
