Mthizo, the acclaimed 2023 champion lyricist and rapper of the annual BackTo the City Hip Hop 10K Challenge Cypher, is set to shake the foundations of the music industry with his groundbreaking new album, “The Legend of the K.I.D.” Following the success of “Dlala Kanje” featuring F Eeazy and his latest hit single “Hamba Nawe,” featuring the talented Just Bheki, Red Button and Siya Shezi, Mthizo is now ready to unveil his full creative vision. “The Legend of the K.I.D” is not just an album; it’s a cultural milestone, coinciding with South Africa’s 30th Democracy Birthday season and marking a significant moment on the South African Kwaito Rap calendar.
They will have the Hardcopy Launch on May 17, 2024. The album will be available in a unique USB format at select outlets including Sweet Something, GP Gangsta, and Weed Lover’s Market across Johannesburg. The Digital Release will be on May 31, 2024. The album will hit all major digital streaming platforms, bringing Mthizo’s electrifying beats and sharp lyrics to a global audience. Mthizo’s “The Legend of the K.I.D” is more than an album; it’s a testament to the resilience and creativity of South African music. It’s a blend of rhythm, poetry, and the raw energy of the streets, promising to be a toured force in the world of Kwaito Rap.
In 2016, Mthizo made his debut with the street EP titled “Break in Mixtape,” a project that showcased his storytelling prowess in vernacular and English. This marked the beginning of his journey as a “Kasi Rapresenter.” In 2015, he was a vital part of the group “Iziphakami,” alongside NoksMatchbox, Maseven, and Sfilikwane. His 2017 single, “Zola,” gained immense popularity, solidifying Mthizo’sname on the Kasirap map. The track received widespread acclaim on commercial radio stations and music television programs. Subsequent releases like “Yizo Mthizo,” “C’phila Kanje,” “Naz’ Lezinto,””Ezakithi,” “On Fire,” and “Zwana Ła” continued to showcase his evolution as an artist. In 2023, Mthizo dropped “Dlala Kanje,” the first single from his highly anticipated debut album, “The Legend of the K.I.D.,” set to be released in early 2024.
Now 2024 is about to be an amazing year for Mthizo, Be on the lookout.
