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Cassper Nyovest’s Family Tree company partners with Universal Music Group

Cassper Nyovest sweet and short kwaito album

Local rapper Cassper Nyovest, whose real name is Refiloe Maele Phoolo, has partnered with Universal Music Group to release forthcoming kwaito album.

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The owner of Family Tree Cassper had a flourishing career as an independent artist. The deal will see the group help Cassper with the release and distribution of his upcoming album.

His newest single, Sponono Sam, will also drop this Friday, November 16 and and the album called Sweet & Short will be released on the 1st December at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban.

The star also took to social media to announce that his fans have been asking for a kwaito album and he decided to release his first Kwaito inspired offering.

“The kwaito sound has been very influential in My music and for a very long time fans have asked for a full kwaito project. I finally gave in and decided to keep it sweet and short, nice and simple. #SweetAndShort dropping on the 1st of December at Moses Mabhida (sic),” – he tweeted.

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Rapper Nasty C launches own record label called Tall Racks Records

Rapper Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, better known by his stage name Nasty C, is now a proud label owner. The South African rapper, songwriter and record producer, announced that he has opened his own record label called Tall Racks Records.

ALSO READ: Nasty C On His New Album And R4m Lawsuit

The Bad Hair rapper posted the announcement on social media, saying: “Proud to announce I’m a record label owner.”

He also announced that Cape Town born singer Rowlene is the first artist signed to the brand-new label. Following the announcement, Rowlene also took to Instagram, writing: “It’s official, I’m about to reign on them hoes JK love you guys.”

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Mi-Stro Records partners with Universal Music in a massive deal

Mi-Stro Records one of SA’s youth driven leading Upcoming Talent Management and Entertainment Record Labels, has embarked on a new chapter, sealing a massive deal with globally represented music powerhouse Universal Music Group.

Mi-Stro Records is an independent record label known for providing quality services and support for young artists, leading them to reach their full potential and to compete at the highest level in the music business. Mi-Stro Records is home to some of the most sought-after talents in the local music scene which includes, Champagne 69, Tyrant, Darne, February and Ktyana to mention a few.

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“We at Universal Music are proud to associate with Mi-Stro Records and trust the relationship will be a fruitful one. We are looking forward to unearthing new and exciting talent and establishing Mistro Records in the South African music industry and Africa at large,” expresses Themba Mgcina of Universal Music.

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HHP joins Universal Music Group

South African Motswako rapper, Jabulani Tsambo, better known by his stage name Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP) has revealed that he has signed a record deal with Universal Music Group South Africa. … Read Full Story