#ThrowbackThursday : Jozi – Muthaland

This week’s #ThrowbackThursday is a classic that many will no doubt remember! Watch the video and just let all that nostalgia rush back then check out some interesting facts about the video and group.

* ‘Muthaland’ was the leading single from Jozi’s first album Muthaland Crunk.

* It was released in 2007.

* The video featured various members of the South African dance group The Repetoires.

* The song was initially met with resistance in the hip hop circles because of its unconventional blend at the time but later became a huge success.

* Jozi is where Da L.e.s got his start before missioning out as a solo artist.

* Crazy Lu is a former member of the crew and had left the group shortly after the release of their debut album.

* Bongz went on to leave the group 2 years later due to differences with label Ghetti Ruff.

* Jozi have released two other albums, namely; Wild Life and Moving the City.

* Today the group simply consists of Da L.e.s and Ishmael.

 

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