The unrelenting hustle of Durban streets reignites courtesy of New Age Kwaito phenomenon Mac 11. His latest single, “K’sukela K’Dala”, is a bruising yet infectious four-headed monster, bringing together Mac with fellow Durban street rap elite Dando, Okmalumkoolkat, and Lord Script over haunting production from Tom Nqo. The snarling posse cut serves as the initial offering from Mac’s forthcoming compilation “Savage Street Sessions Vol. 1.”
Loosely translating to “since way back when,” the track sees the quartet trade gritty, quotable verses celebrating their tenure as respected figures in Durban’s underbelly.”Sirolla ihlahla suMandela” spits Mac 11 on the track’s chant-worthy hooks. It’s the kind of slick turn of phrase that’s helped make the young MC a respected musician in his own right over the past few years.
“K’sukela K’Dala” matches that lyrical realness with visuals just as unvarnished. Shot and directed by Tiny Films, the video shifts between scenes of the rappers posted up in a white studio apartment and an industrial junkyard, creating a compelling contrast from rags to riches. It amounts to a raw showcase of Durban’s Hip-Hop culture — the struggles, the hustle, the code of the streets all manifested.
With his witty-beyond-his-years rhyme skills and powerful stage presence, Mac 11 has rapidly risen as one of South Africa’s most electrifying new voices. He’s earned widespread acclaim for his previous singles like “Sekeni 2.0 (feat Rhea Blek & Maraza)” and “Gunman (feat. Sazi & Skhindi)”, which have racked up a considerable amount of streams.
With a fierce four-headed attack and trunk-rattling production, “K’sukela K’Dala” has all the makings of a vibrant autumn smash-hit poised to set the streets ablaze well into winter. It’s the sound of Durban’s rap legends in the making clawing their way to the forefront, and a potent reminder that Mac 11 is in the vanguard of that movement.
“K’sukela K’Dala” is available now across all digital platforms via Savage Street Recordings. Be sure to request “K’sukela K’Dala” on your favourite music television channel and connect with Mac 11 for more music news.
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