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After weeks of anticipation and bold declarations leading up to the release, Stino Le Thwenny have officially unveiled their brand-new project titled More. The album, released today, Friday, 3 October 2025, arrives with strong expectations following their promise earlier this year that it would stand as the best hip hop album in South Africa.
The announcement of More first surfaced with hints that the record would continue to push the boundaries of their signature sound. As one of the most talked-about releases this season, the build-up has been fuelled by both the duo’s confidence in the material and the growing conversation around their unique approach to music-making. In a market where South African hip hop has seen new voices and new directions, the timing of this release has positioned it as one of the most closely watched projects of the year.
The new album follows their earlier breakout work, but instead of expanding into lengthy track lists, More arrives as a concise eight-track offering, clocking in at just under half an hour. This refined approach signals a deliberate focus on replay value and structure, an effort designed to capture listeners immediately and sustain energy across its full runtime. The lead single, ‘Bo Baby (Champagne)’, set the tone weeks before the release, showcasing the balance of catchy melodies and lyrical sharpness that runs throughout the record.
Stino Le Thwenny have also framed More as the defining moment for what they call “Hip Pop,” a style that merges the rhythm and directness of hip hop with the wide appeal of pop sensibilities. This sound forms the backbone of the project, aiming to create music that travels easily across borders while still being firmly grounded in South Africa’s identity. With this album, the intention has been clear: to solidify a genre label of their own and carve out a lane in the growing space of global-ready African music.
More has already landed on major music streaming platforms with the metadata listing its compact format and hip-hop classification. This streamlined rollout ensures the project is accessible across platforms from the very first day, while the shorter runtime allows it to sit neatly within curated playlists where replay value is crucial.
From its confident announcement to its official release, More has been framed as a landmark moment in the South African hip hop calendar. The record’s tight structure, bold sound and self-defined genre direction confirm its place as one of the most anticipated albums of 2025. With the arrival of the project has officially moved from promise to presence, securing its spot in the year’s major music highlights.
