Upcoming amapiano and hip-hop musician Masilo Rathokolo, also known as BYG, has his fans' heads bopping and feet stomping to his latest single, Asphuzeni. The track was released in September this year and seems to be performing exceptionally well.
The 16-year-old BYG from Tshikota was born with an unquenchable passion for music, and his talent shows through his work. He began rapping his own creative lyrics when he was just 13 years old, influenced by prominent musicians such as Deejay Maphorisa and Gusba Banana.
So far, the young artist has brought three singles to light and a bunch more freestyle tunes not yet released, but Asphuzeni has won him an even larger fanbase after he performed for over 600 music lovers at the Tshilidzini tavern in Tshikota a month after the song's release. According to him, Asphuzeni has already received 7 000 downloads and 29 000 views on TikTok.
In an exclusive interview with this newspaper, BYG talked about how tough recording his debut single, titled Don't Kill My Vibe, in 2019 had been for him. "When I was looking for a studio to record my first song, I was let down by many people from my area, until I met Skillow Beats, a well-known producer who offered me the opportunity. I am very grateful to him," he said.
BYG plans on releasing a full album early next year. "I'm hoping to feature an artist on my first album who has already made it in the music industry," he said.
To listen to BYG's music, visit http://dokofala.co.za.