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STREAM PHODISO’s NEW SINGLE ‘NICE’ OUT NOW, EP ACT III DROPS 10 DECEMBER 2021

Nice’ is the first single from Act III, the third EP from Botswana-born, Auckland-based hip-hop artist Phodiso. In this track, Phodiso explores backing yourself in the face of resistance. Throughout the song, Phodiso demonstrates a consistently swaggering vocal flow through song, rap, and spoken word on a beat produced by the local powerhouse, WHO SHOT SCOTT. On working with WHO SHOT SCOTT, Phodiso says “it is a blessing because we both highly value making music that is authentic to ourselves as well as working hard to ensure the art we make is of the highest possible standard. It’s encouraging.”
Following the success of Phodiso’s previous release, Act II which featured the hit ‘Talk Too Much’ that saw Phodiso top the NZ Alternative Chart and enter the NZ Hot Singles Chart, ‘Nice’ sets the tone for his forthcoming EP. Due to release on 10 December, Act III is the final instalment of the three-EP project that has launched Phodiso’s solo career and introduced his unique perspective and style to a wide audience.
Born in Gaborone, Botswana, Phodiso began learning Tswana percussion styles through community song and dance ceremonies. Since settling in Aotearoa in his teens, the multi-disciplinary, multilingual artist has further developed his creative approach and shared his gift of language and rhythm while honoring his Southern Afrikan hip-hop and Afro-jazz influence
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Rashid Drops “What It This” Featuring Scar & Pongo

Hip-hop heads, get ready! Rashid is back with a brand-new track, “What It This,” a hard-hitting anthem tailor-made for lovers of old-school rap. Featuring the legendary Scar and the dynamic Pongo, with production by the skilled Bangu, this track delivers pure hip-hop energy with gritty beats, sharp lyricism, and undeniable authenticity.
Over Bangu’s signature boom-bap production, Rashid, Scar, and Pongo trade verses with effortless chemistry, dropping bars that pay homage to the golden era of hip-hop. “What It This” blends nostalgic vibes with a fresh sound, proving that real hip-hop is alive and thriving.
This track isn’t just music—it’s a statement. If you’re a fan of raw storytelling, hard-hitting beats, and lyricism that cuts deep, this is one release you can’t afford to miss.
🔊 Stream it now and feel the essence of real hip-hop! 🚀🎶
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Titose and Hanna Deliver an R&B masterpiece with “Frustrated” – A cry for clarity in love

In “Frustrated”, Titose and South African songstress Hanna craft a delicate yet emotionally potent ballad that captures the quiet chaos of loving someone indecisive. The track is reflective and anxious, built on minimalist R&B production that lets the vocals breathe—and ache.
Both artists deliver tender yet resolute performances, embodying a love that’s hanging by a thread. The lyrics are a plea for clarity, a call to action. “I’m ready to jump,” they seem to say, “but I can’t keep shrinking to fit into your uncertainty.” It’s a relatable tug-of-war: staying for love, but dying for a decision.
“Frustrated” doesn’t scream—it simmers. It’s for those late-night overthinks, when your heart wants answers, but your person keeps you on pause. A hauntingly beautiful collaboration that sits with you long after the music fades.
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AbTheActivist x Zeus Bring Heat on “Rugged-Raw”

“Rugged-Raw” is exactly what it sounds like—unfiltered, charged, and unapologetically hip-hop. On this collab, AbTheActivist and Zeus are in rare form, combining new-school energy with OG precision.
Ab opens the track with braggadocio and bite—talking his wins, taking aim, and holding his ground. The bars are sharp, direct, and chest-out confident, calling out peers and asserting position with zero hesitation. There’s no filler here—just straight jabs and flexes from a young rapper who knows exactly where he’s headed.
Then comes Zeus, stepping in like the seasoned heavyweight he is. It’s big bro energy, calm and calculated but lethal. He rides the beat with authority, delivering lines that land with experience and swagger. It’s the “I’ve seen it all, now watch me win again” type of verse that only a vet can pull off.
“Rugged-Raw” isn’t just a track—it’s a moment. A cross-generational power move that speaks to where hip-hop in Botswana has been, and where it’s going. This one’s for the heads, the spitters, and the culture.
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