The wait is finally over. Rush-Awa, the production duo made up of MashBeatz and DJ Sliqe, have officially released their highly anticipated single “Ntshepe”, bringing together Pretoria rap heavyweight Loatinover Pounds, Sjava and Cassper Nyovest.
Released on Friday, 28 August 2026, the track arrives after months of anticipation from fans who first heard it on The Mxr 8, the latest instalment in MashBeatz and Sliqe’s mix series.
What started as a fan-favourite track quickly became one of the most requested songs from the project, with listeners calling for an official standalone release. Rush-Awa and Loatinover Pounds have now answered that demand.
‘Ntshepe’ moves from fan favourite to official release
The rollout gained momentum earlier this week when Loatinover Pounds confirmed that “Ntshepe” would officially drop on 28 August.
Rush-Awa subsequently joined the campaign, teasing the artwork and building anticipation for the midnight release.
Now available across major streaming platforms, the full version gives listeners an opportunity to experience the collaboration beyond its original appearance on The Mxr 8.
Loatinover Pounds leads the Pretoria charge
At the centre of the record is Loatinover Pounds, whose music has become closely associated with Pretoria’s hip-hop culture.
Known for his vernacular-heavy delivery and strong connection to Pitori, the rapper has continued to establish himself as one of the distinctive voices emerging from the capital’s hip-hop scene.
His journey from Mabopane to wider recognition has been powered by projects and songs including Hood Misunderstood, Pray 4 Pitori and “Sosh Plata”.
“Ntshepe” gives the rapper another opportunity to showcase that Pretoria identity while working alongside two of the country’s most recognisable hip-hop names.
Sjava and Cassper Nyovest add star power
The collaboration becomes even more significant with appearances from Sjava and Cassper Nyovest.
Both artists bring established identities to a record that already had considerable anticipation surrounding it.
For Cassper, the collaboration adds another high-profile moment to his continuing presence in the South African hip-hop landscape, while Sjava’s contribution brings another dimension to the track’s star-studded lineup.
The combination of Loatinover Pounds, Sjava and Cassper Nyovest makes “Ntshepe” one of the notable South African hip-hop releases to land this week.
MashBeatz and DJ Sliqe continue their production run
Behind the record are MashBeatz and DJ Sliqe, working together as Rush-Awa.
The duo have continued building their reputation around production that combines hard-hitting hip-hop energy with artists who possess distinctive musical identities.
Following releases such as “Lapisa”, “Ntshepe” represents another major collaboration in their growing catalogue.
The track also highlights the producers’ ability to take a record from a mix-series appearance and turn it into a standalone release driven by audience demand.
Pretoria gets another hip-hop moment
With its Pretoria roots, heavyweight guest appearances and long-awaited release, “Ntshepe” arrives with plenty of momentum behind it.
What was once a track fans could only hear as part of The Mxr 8 is now officially available for streaming.
For Loatinover Pounds, it is another important step in his rise. For Rush-Awa, it is another major collaboration. And for fans of South African hip-hop, it is a chance to finally hear the full version of a song they have been waiting for.
“Ntshepe” is out now. Pretoria has spoken — press play.
