Bü Kihang recently released a 27-minute Tape titled IDEA TAPE. Originally the tape was meant to be a study of sound, rhythm, and patterns. The idea was to create a mixture of realities, fantasies, melancholy and a bunch of dystopias which would ultimately be manifested through music.
100 Thousand is single of the IDEA TAPE which was recorded 5 months ago in Umlazi, near Durban. The track was recorded in a home studio owned by DJ Bongz, AKA & Xclusive. As always, Bü Kihang was warmly welcomed at the studio. “People find it surprising that a French-speaking kid hangs in those parts especially with a Cape-Townian mentalityâ€, the 21-year-old explains.
100 Thousand is a product of experimentation, a song freestyled from beginning to end, by both artists featured. This is because more than anything, Bu Kihang is an artist first which is why he uses music as a form of self-expression. With self-expression comes the ability to bounce ideas off each other in the studio and thus creating something extraordinary from mere freestyles.
Art gives you the ability to create something beautiful whether you are outside of your comfort zone, in a different cultural niche or regardless of language barriers. 100 Thousand is a product of this black artistry, chemistry, and understanding. The beauty of the song is that not only does it showcase elements of brilliant artistry and black excellence, it also resonates with a wide audience.
Stream or download the single here
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