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Shon G Makes A Mark With New Single “Ekhaya”
KZN native and pioneering Zulu rapper, Shon G, makes a mark with his latest single, Ekhaya featuring Zama Zee, released via Gela Creative a subsidiary of Gela Productions.
“The song Ekhaya speaks of the social ills that plague our nation. Even though we are plagued by these ills, it’s still home and we should be proud of our home,” shares Shon G.
A Top 100 song in the country peaking at #84 on the Radiomonitor Top 100 chart, Ekhaya has been playlisted on 40 radio stations across the country such as the likes of Ukhozi FM, Jozi FM, Phalaphala FM, UJ FM and Mdantsane FM just to highlight a few, and is currently bubbling under on the Gagasi FM Top 10 Hip Hop Sessions chart.
The official music video for Ekhaya is now out on YouTube and you can also watch it on your favourite TV channels including Trace Africa.
Beginning his musical career at a very young age when he joined a group called the, DC Crew, gaining popularity with mixtapes “Bahle Bagezile” and “It’s too dark in the city”. Shon G later released the culture shifting mixtape, “Magawula” as a solo artist and looks to make his return to music with Gela Productions with his new Ekhaya release.
Over the years Shon G has worked with the likes of Zakes Bantwini, Professor, Zulu Boy, the late Pro Kid and Zakwe just to name a few, and has performed on some of the biggest stages around the country including Fact Durban Rocks, Motsepe Foundation Concert, Good Sunday and the Durban Beach Festival.
He has also worked with long time DC Crew member Pumuza Zindela “Moja Pooh” who worked with him on many projects and also had a hand in this single, Ekhaya.