Lekhwepha ready to release sizzling single

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