TBKS E46: The Real Makaveli

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Through each generation of Hip Hop we tend to discover a handful of artists that seem to carry the weight of their city or hood on thier backs when it comes to putting on and repping for their side. 25k proudly fills those shoes with the release of his critically acclaimed debut album "Pheli Makaveli" which boasts world class executive production from none other than the Piff Audio head honcho himself, Zoocci Coke Dope. Please join us as we disect the inner workings of a young man coming up in Atteridgeville and he's relationship with the tumultuous environment that helped shape the man he is today.

24 Sep 2021 English South Africa Music · Music Interviews

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