Cassper Nyovest blends Amapiano and Hip Hop on his latest album Sweet and Short 2.0
Cassper Nyovest aka Don Billiano has released his sixth studio album titled Short and Sweet 2.0. Having released Ama Number Ayi ’10, Angisho Guys and Siyathandana as singles he delivers a 10 track project that immerses him in Amapiano soundscapes.
Enveloped by log drums, rhythmic synthesizers and horns; Cassper Nyovest revels in the genre much as he embraced kwaito on the first installment of Sweet and Short released in 2018.
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The body of work is a continuation of the exploration which began with his 2018 fourth studio album Short and Sweet. On Short and Sweet 2, the Legacy Deal maker continues to explore his voice within Amapiano, as a pioneer of blending hip hop and the current dominant sound of the yanos.
From melodic singing to rapping Sweet and Short 2.0 is an interesting listen that brings out the artist’s many facets
Bringing his trademark rhymes, cadences and melodic turns to the fore, Nyovest explores themes such as spirituality, parenthood, love and having fun. Thematically continuing in the footsteps of his last album, Any Minute Now, he opens the project with a dedication to his son on the heartfelt Khotso.
The mellow Joy has the rapper in singing mode, expressing his affection alongside crooner Samthing Soweto. He continues the harmonising over Abidoza and LuuDaDeejay’s acid house-tinged production on Ubumnandi.
The highly anticipated standout Siyathandana interpolates the melody of Bob Sinclar’s World Hold On with Boohle putting in a hit-making vocal performance. It’s Bhanoyi that most encapsulates the album’s ethos as slick lyricism is paired with percussive amapiano production.
The same line-up appears on the gospel-infused Piano Prayer which sees Nyovest in a praiseful mood alongside Kammu Dee, Lady Du and Labantwana Ama Uber hit-maker Semmi Tee. While Umacashelane is reminiscent of kwaito love songs, the risque F*ck Me Harder employs call-and-response as Nyovest reunites with DJ Sumbody alongside Reece Madlisa & Zuma.
Stream and purchase Sweet And Short 2.0 on all major streaming sites.
