Ginger Trill "From Potch With Love"
<iframe src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:album:05T3HCHYGjDU1h1fHJqan4" id="2dc00" frameborder="0" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="3805ca5016296505417e6018f3aab33e" expand="1" height="480" width="100%"></iframe><p>Ginger Trill is your favourite rapper's favourite rapper. His latest release <em>From Potch With Love</em> is yet another demonstration of his proficiency as a lyricist. Lines from <em>FPWL </em>can be as simple as <em>"</em><em>N*ggas been dying for clout, I'm living proof</em><em>"</em>or as complex as <em>"I'm fly as a carpet, high as Alladin/ My b*tch look like Jazmin, I wish that you would/ My genie just lamping, I make it look good."</em> Trill pays homage to some of the emcees that inspire him such as Westside Gunn who he channels on "Hoop Dream$" and Nas whose beat for "The World is Yours" he refurbishes on "Its Yourz". <em>From Potch With Love</em> is a showy display of skill from one of the country's most talented wordsmiths who's always a pleasure to listen to.</p><p>Stream <em>From Potch With Love </em>on <a href="https://music.apple.com/za/album/from-potch-with-love/1526060865" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/05T3HCHYGjDU1h1fHJqan4?si=hC8Iqp3US4i0xExp0CO7qw" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.</p>
JimmyWiz "ATJ Lost Files"
<iframe src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:album:1u8TNYzlQ0A4hbIUIJ058X" id="e36b9" frameborder="0" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="7b6471444a5c2b9cb701c09e3d9f9285" expand="1" height="480" width="100%"></iframe><p>Don't get discouraged by the fact that the songs from <em>ATJ Lost Files </em>were left off from JimmyWiz' debut album <em>Accordin to Jim</em> (2019), as they form a satisfying listening. JimmyWiz raps intimidatingly on "Forty Eigth" as he expresses his scorn for the game currently. Over a rambling bassline and 808s, he teams up with Torch Khali for self-reassuring raps on "Rock Star". "Glory" sees the East Rand lyricist exchange raps with King Caddy and Teardrop over a dusty sample and a boom bap rhythm while he teams up with vocalist Gugu Zwane for the soulful and introspective "Finally". JimmyWiz' authoritative flow commands the listener's attention across all four songs and the guests ensure a diverse listening experience.<em></em></p><p>Stream <em>ATJ Lost Files</em> on on <a href="https://music.apple.com/za/album/atj-lost-files-ep/1526887189" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1u8TNYzlQ0A4hbIUIJ058X?si=U608ZE17SKqtDSsDiiu5SA" target="_blank">Spotify</a>. </p>
Quickfass Cass "Rookie Of The Year"
<iframe src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:album:0PjX0ZWJr32d2V6UdMSGLQ" id="b5cca" frameborder="0" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="8946c9bcb2db6c51172a5118868cfdd7" expand="1" height="480" width="100%"></iframe><p>Quickfass Cass isn't just a convincing lyricist, but he overtly represents street-centric rap. Most of the beats on<em> Rookie Of The Year</em> sound luxurious with textured basslines, soulful keys and spacy pads—a perfect production choice for a subject matter consisting of ambitious raps and storytelling. <em>Rookie Of The Year</em> is a collection of songs that sound great together and do the job of letting you into Quickfass' mind and how he makes sense of the world around him. An impressive guestlist which consists of the late PRO, Stogie T, Emtee and a few others, gives <em>Rookie Of The Year</em> enough weight to stand alongside this year's major releases.</p><p>Stream <em>Rookie Of The Year</em> on <a href="https://music.apple.com/za/album/rookie-of-the-year/1522293005" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0PjX0ZWJr32d2V6UdMSGLQ?si=yeXxPPeFSiaeRiYY9UQpdA" target="_blank">Spotify</a>. </p>
SimmySimmyNya "Broken Crayons Still Colour 2: Not Your Average"
<iframe src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:album:6g0GOU8jNYZC2SIcjyci28" id="f4174" frameborder="0" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="67e8f49c5550bf848e64414aecfbafdc" expand="1" height="480" width="100%"></iframe><p>The title for SimmySimmyNya's latest release is fitting. In the project, the emcee raps about the challenges of adulthood and wanting the best for himself and his career. At times he may sound downcast, but his raps gel perfectly with the jazz-influenced production for a colourful listen teeming with character and emotion. <em>Broken Crayons Still Colour 2</em> is a collection of honest songs in which the rapper reveals his vulnerabilities and relives some cardinal moments of his life. SimmySimmyNya still manages to sound playful while rapping about issues that don't sit well with him—a good example is the EP's bonus song "Adulting". <em>Broken Crayons Still Colour 2</em> is another potent release from SimmySimmyNya's growing catalogue.</p><p>Stream <em>Broken Crayons Still Colour 2: Not Your Average </em>on <a href="https://music.apple.com/za/album/broken-crayons-still-colour-2-not-your-average-ep/1523362186" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6g0GOU8jNYZC2SIcjyci28?si=L-12eBWKRR-WABs1Nr1SQA" target="_blank">Spotify</a>. </p>
Dee Xclsv "G-Park Genius"
<iframe src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:album:197wR00vdgrMYmewZVC2wY" id="38113" frameborder="0" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="baaff0ff57bf182dd73fbb5f767a9b34" expand="1" height="480" width="100%"></iframe><p>Dee Xclsv tells his story with unmatched confidence and superb enunciation and clarity. <em>G-Park Genius</em> sees him dive into his experiences and ambitions with the aforementioned arsenal of skills and unassuming wordplay over a range of beats that are as nostalgic as they are current. With <em>G-Park Genius</em>, the member of Punchline Media shows a bit of growth from his previous release <em>Two Hours From G-Park</em>, which was itself a decent release. <em>G-Park Genius</em> is a tight-knit project that doesn't waste time, but gets straight to the point and by the time it's done, it begs the repeat button.</p><p>Stream<em> G-Park Genius </em>on <a href="https://music.apple.com/za/album/g-park-genius-ep/1523933920" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/197wR00vdgrMYmewZVC2wY" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.</p>
Selema Writes "Mama Is Still a Freedom Fighter"
<iframe src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:album:11ju4ubGaY7uc6GQvEbtcA" id="9d352" frameborder="0" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="dcec7b9cf78a16978b5134466e6126b7" expand="1" height="480" width="100%"></iframe><p>Selema Writes' parents fought in the struggle apartheid, and according to the rapper, they remain loyal to the cause unlike their counterparts who have since turned their backs on the poor. Selema Writes laments the country's decline and motivates the people to never lose hope. The J-Sec emcee tells his story which is also the story of ordinary South Africans who are constantly getting disappointed by the same government they had hoped would revive their dignity only to no avail.</p><p>Stream<em> Mama Is Still A Freedom Fighter</em> on <a href="https://music.apple.com/za/album/mama-is-still-a-freedom-fighter-ep/1521979640" target="_blank">Apple Music </a>and<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/11ju4ubGaY7uc6GQvEbtcA?si=kjy7a4C-QMus9EuHA2abpA" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>. </p>
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