Durban-born and Joburg-based all-round creative, Halo Yagami, is turning up the heat and applying major pressure with his new single ‘Phresha’, the second single off his upcoming EP, 'Umsoco'.
The genre-bending track effortlessly fuses Maskandi soul with modern afrosoul grooves, serving an original sonic experience.
“I won’t lie, right now I feel like I’m at the top of my game — and that’s exactly what Phresha is about,” says Halo. “For the fact that I made my own beat, composed my own melody and mastered the song myself — the pressure to create and deliver your own sound? It’s only getting worse.”
Halo Yagami, real name Monde Thuthukani Ngcobo, hails from the colourful and culturally rich township of KwaMashu, Durban — a place that’s deeply rooted in his identity as an artist. His lyrical flair is street-smart, fashion-forward, and layered with clever wordplay, as heard in his hard-hitting verse:
“ng’basheba noShatini, got ‘em under phresha, ngoshuni nemfeshini, bazam’ukungmesha” which translates to being miles ahead of the game, both musically and stylistically, with a unique flair that has others watching, learning, and trying to catch up.
From the culturally-rich streets of KZN to the neon-lit studios of Jozi, Halo’s journey is one of pure self-expression, hustle, and evolution. “Growing up in KwaMashu influenced me heavily. From Maskandi blasting at home to hip hop shaping my teenage years — I blend those worlds and show people exactly where I’m from, through my music.”
Stream 'Phresha' below:
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