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Johannesburg-born rap-pop artist and multidisciplinary creative ZULO has released his new single, “meddie,” alongside its official music video. Self-produced by ZULO, the track serves as the lead single from his highly anticipated forthcoming project, Something Lekker, set for release on 6 November 2026. The release marks his first new music since his 2025 single pack, Z. Building on the feel-good bounce of fan-favorite hits like “lamza,” “meddie” explores romance, nostalgic charm, and modern yearning through a distinctly South African lens. Inspired by classic ’80s love ballads, the track blends playful sincerity with melodic warmth. Bringing Back the Art of Yearning Rooted in local slang, humour, and cultural identity, “meddie” embraces falling in love without overcompli...

The official artwork for Tyson Sybateli’s upcoming concept album, Amehlo Pretoria rap royalty and master lyricist Tyson Sybateli is officially stepping into his next chapter. After cementing his status as one of South Africa's most respected artists, the rapper and creative visionary has announced that his highly anticipated studio album, Amehlo, drops on 22 September 2026. Serving as the direct follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2022 project Home, Amehlo expands Tyson’s signature introspective pen into an ambitious conceptual world. Pre-saves for the album are now live across all major streaming platforms. Four Years in the Making: A World of Surveillance and Sound Developed over four years, Amehlo introduces listeners to a fictional corporate universe that holds up a m...

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ZULO Releases New Single and Music Video “Meddie” Ahead of Forthcoming Project ‘Something Lekker’

Tyson Sybateli Teases a Dystopian Corporate Universe with New Album ‘Amehlo’