Kwaito Is Not Dead! Local Rapper Releases New Single Inspired by Legendary Kwaito Star Thebe
Upcoming rapper and Bcom law graduate, Tshego ‘Tag Team The Ghost’ Boshielo has released a new kwaito single inspired by Kalawa Jazmee kwaito legend- Thebe.
Inspired by nostalgic events in his upbringing, Tag Team The Ghost along with his siblings, grew up listening to the kwaito star and has been a fan ever since. A very different sound to his previous chart topping single ‘Chisa’, Bula Boot is a tribute to South African Kwaito legends who were the originators of the music genre and paved the way for upcoming artists.
“The song was inspired by an old school jam by Thebe from Kalawa Jazmee called ‘Bula Boot’. It takes me back to the good old days, listening to kwaito with my siblings in the ‘hood’. This is just a feel-good song that talks about the culture and hustling lifestyle in the township”.
Listen to ‘Bula Boot’ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNcbpikK478
“I just wanted to pay tribute to the Kwaito legends in the music industry.The likes of Thebe, Oskido,Trompies, Zola 7, Mgarimbe, Mandoza, Spikiri, Brown Dash, Mdu, Arthur Mofokate, TKZee, Mzekezeke and many others.
The multi-talented Tag-Team The Ghost started his musical journey learning how to play the guitar before moving onto bass guitar at a later stage. His ensemble playing began with a seven-year stint in his church band, after which he joined a band called 5th Element, boasting mentorship from Hugh Masekela’s former music director, guitarist and producer, Erik Paliani.
Tag-Team The Ghost’s previous single ‘Chisa’ received generous airplay across major radio stations in the country such as Massiv Metro, Durban Youth Radio, Zululand FM to name a few. Talking about the future, Tag- Team The Ghost hopes to see his name in shining lights alongside Stogie T, Youngsta Cpt, A-Reece, Rouge and Patty Monroe.
‘Bula Boot’ is available on all major digital platforms.
