Ex-Global has publicly applauded A-Reece for his latest contribution to Loatinover Pounds’ “Hood Gospels,” with particular attention on the rapper’s seamless switch between English and Sipitori.
The former The Wrecking Crew member shared his reaction on social media after hearing A-Reece’s verse, praising what he described as another sign of the Pretoria rapper’s versatility.
“Did y’all hear that new A-Reece verse on this Loatinover Pounds song? Where he raps in Sipitori and English? It’s so fire. I genuinely believe the happiness his daughter brings him is going to make him a better artist; it’s so versatile, my word. We are so back, finally!” Ex-Global wrote.
Ex-Global Celebrates A-Reece’s New Creative Direction
The comments come as A-Reece continues to explore a more local dimension to his artistry. On “Hood Gospels,” featured on Loatinover Pounds’ Ground 2 Glory, the rapper moves between English and Sipitori while reflecting on themes including fatherhood and the loss of his own father.
For listeners familiar with A-Reece’s catalogue, the verse has sparked renewed discussion around his ability to move between different linguistic and creative spaces without losing his identity.
Ex-Global’s reaction is also notable because of the complicated history between the two artists.
Their relationship stretches back to their time in The Wrecking Crew, with Ex-Global previously speaking publicly about issues surrounding royalties from their earlier work, his support for A-Reece during the rapper’s early career, and disagreements surrounding aspects of his music after the collective’s split.
However, their history has also included moments of public support. Ex-Global has previously defended A-Reece and credited him for standing behind his music during a period when he felt mocked by parts of the South African music scene.
“Hood Gospels” Sparks Conversation Around Spitori Reece
This latest reaction takes a different approach, with Ex-Global choosing to celebrate A-Reece’s current creative direction rather than revisit their past differences.
The verse has also generated plenty of discussion among fans, particularly listeners who have wanted to hear A-Reece embrace his Pretoria roots more prominently in his music.
Social media reactions have included jokes about “Spitori Reece before GTA 6,” while some fans have gone further by calling for a full collaborative project between the two Pitori artists.
For Ex-Global, though, A-Reece’s verse appears to represent more than simply a strong guest appearance. His comments point to an artist he believes is exploring new creative territory while drawing from personal experiences and his local identity.
As conversations around “Hood Gospels” continue, A-Reece’s Spitori performance has added another layer to the ongoing discussion about his evolution as an artist.
