Music
Stream Tii Maaney’s “The Goofy Romantic: The First Layer”
“The Goofy Romantic is a moniker created by Tiisetso ‘’TiiMaaney’ Mathole. It was to exemplify the type of man he was when it came to women, love, sex, and other forms of intimacy. Growing up, TiiMaaney was an extremely shy child that struggled to communicate with the opposite gender. The fear of embarrassment was so strong that the ability to speak at all was stifled. To add to that, his reference on how to engage with women came from television, rap music, and the clowning he received from his fellow peers. The man developed this notion of loving love.
In TiiMaaney’s eyes, to gain absolute happiness in life was to be in a relationship. He wanted to share this experience with the public via a 3-part EP that will delve into the topics of let’s say being a simp. The initial release will be titled ‘’THE GOOFY ROMANTIC: FIRST LAYER’’. This is a surface-level characterization of TiiMaaney and love. Another project will drop that this will be a secondary part ‘’THE GOOFY ROMANTIC: SECOND LAYER. This will be more in-depth and will contain rap ballads to his love interest (s). The final part will be a psychoanalysis of heartbreak, contradictions, and fears/motives that TiiMaaney may pertain to love. How can your whole life purpose be about ‘’having a bae’’ Where did this come from? THE GOOFY ROMANTIC: THE THIRD LAYER” – Tii Maney
Some songs flex, some songs motivate, and some hit that rare balance—a track that both lifts you up and keeps it real. Don Thugga’s “Tumelo Tshepo”? It’s that joint. A smooth, introspective cut that’s drenched in hustle mentality, it’s hope music—but without the corny aftertaste.
From the jump, Thugga laces the beat with grind talk, laying out the realities of chasing a dream, the work that goes into it, and the doubters who sit on the sidelines. But instead of getting caught in the noise, he stays locked in—hopeful, hungry, and locked into his purpose.
The weight of Dramaboi’s influence looms large here. You feel it. This isn’t just a name-drop; it’s a genuine nod to a mentor, a motivator, a believer in his craft. And then there’s the deeper personal layer—“Tshepo” isn’t just a concept, it’s his mother’s name. That’s the kind of detail that makes the record hit differently.
Production-wise, the song keeps it clean, no gimmicks, letting Don Thugga’s wordplay and presence carry the weight. It’s an easy listen, but not in a throwaway way—it sits with you, lingers in your mind after the beat fades.
Complex Verdict:
🔹 Vibes? ✅
🔹 Message? ✅
🔹 Replay value? ✅
🔥 Final Score: 7.3/10 – Authentic, heartfelt, and a must-add to your grind playlist. Don Thugga isn’t just talking the talk—he’s walking it. Stream “Tumelo Tshepo” now. 🎧
Some new music from Lord Rico and he’s pouring his heart out on this song. Take time to stream this and tap into what he’s saying, visualizer video included
Check out the latest summer-themed song from Hippy Bambino, featuring Quxncy, Lissie Rob, Chubbito, and Apollo D. This cool, 90s-inspired hip-hop track captures a laid-back vibe and celebrates having fun with music. It’s an exciting time for the Hippy Bambino brand as they expand beyond clothing and tap into the music scene. Stream it here.
