In an era defined by the global reach of South African genre Amapiano, rising viral sensation Justin99 has successfully leveraged the power of the internet to catapult himself , his style of Amapiano onto the global stage. Justin 99 has become one of the ambassadors of the genre, showcasing it and it’s to the global village, through his music, infectious dance challenges and personality.
The producer and DJ, Justin99 has finally released the single he had ignited a spark with on social media titled ‘Petrol’, available for streaming on all digital platforms.
“What inspired my single is what I’m basically going through now. At the time it was just starting but now it’s making its way to its peak and by “it’s” I mean the gigs, work and so on which makes us artists “khathele” and makes us want “Petrol” which is energy more or less.” Justin99 speaks on Petrol.
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Known for their unparalleled ability to unearthing and nurture raw talent, Black Is Brown introduces a new act to the scene Sphulawabantwana. The young talent is introduced onto the scene with a single titled Lord Jesus, Sphulawabantwana and Yungsillycoon feature fellow rising star Thama Tee, available for streaming on all digital platforms.
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Young Silly Coon gives a breakdown of what inspire the single; “In the beginning of the year I’ve been associating myself with people who actually want nothing but seeing me fail. People who actually would hate me for my success, so I wrote a song about it and came to the conclusion that if I have God then nothing will ever put me down.”
Amapiano has taken the world by storm, and Black is Brown is at the forefront of this cultural phenomenon. The label has made it its mission to find artists who embody the essence of Amapiano and give them a platform.