Lekhwepha
ready to release sizzling single
by Teboho Masakala
“Hake Tauwe, Santhao and Top Shotta” are some of the mega hits
that catapulted Teekay to stardom and won him fans all over the country. Now the Sesotho Hip hop Sensation Teekay the
First (real name Diphapang Mashoenyane) known in the SA music industry also as
Lekhwepha, held a special media listening session for his two singles
“Ntlangha” and “Lenna” at Bloem beat Records in Bloemfontein recently.
The
session also afforded the media to listen to the singles for the first time and
help the artist choose one which will be released as a song for the festive
season since artists release albums and singles at this time of the year.
The “Santhao’’ and Hake “Tauwe” hit maker who burst into the SA
music industry with his “headphones” album said it is important to get what the
people wants before releasing a song and that will help him know what the public
want this festive season.
The
single “Ntlangha” was popular and chosen as the favourite. Teekay also used the
listening session to introduce his new stage name “Lekhwepha the First”. He said
the name change came after realising the are many people called Teekay
resulting in confusing hence Lekhwepha the First as he is known as the first
artist in SA to Introduce the Urban Sotho Swagg sound in Sesotho hip hop
fraternity.
“Ntlangha” has reggae influence in it and if you loved “hake
tauwe” you will surely love this one as it promises to get the dance floors burning
and its tempo will get you into the early festive mood. In the song Lekhwepha
showcases his lyrical ability and ability to play with words. As a storyteller
it is demonstrated in the song. With
“Lenna” the song has an RNB feel to it and speaks to the heart. In the song
Lekhwepha thanks people who have
supported him. The listening session afforded Lekhwepha to interact with the
media and go into details about the two singles
