American superstar Swae Lee has officially sat down with MacG and Sol Phenduka on the latest episode of Podcast and Chill, delivering an absolute masterclass in international music diplomacy. The multi-platinum Sunflower hitmaker opened up about his deep infatuation with Mzansi’s cultural landscape, his late friend Costa Titch, and his imminent studio plans with Nasty C.
Fresh off experiencing the glitz and glamour of the Hollywoodbets Durban July, the global icon didn’t hold back his awe, boldly declaring that the prestigious horse-racing and lifestyle event “felt exactly like South Africa’s version of Coachella!”
The Costa Titch Connection & Fall in Love with Amapiano
Swae Lee’s journey into the heart of South Africa’s music scene runs deep, and he paid an emotional tribute to the visionary who first introduced him to the local sonic revolution.
- The Introduction: The Rae Sremmurd star revealed that the late, legendary genre-bender Costa Titch was the first person to truly put him onto the infectious rhythms of Amapiano.
- The Movement: Hooked by the log-drum basslines and the high-energy lifestyle, Swae Lee expressed his immense love for the genre, cementing his status as one of the biggest international champions of the sound.
Locking In: The Highly Anticipated Nasty C Collaboration
The highlight of the interview for local hip-hop heads came when Swae Lee addressed his upcoming creative plans on African soil. The global hitmaker explicitly stated that he is highly looking forward to locking himself in the studio with South Africa’s coolest kid, Nasty C.
With both artists operating at peak global capability, a collaborative effort between the two is poised to be an immediate cross-continental chart-topper.
