8.8.14

Proheed: The future of Venrap


July 18th is a very special day in the hearts of South Africans and their history. The whole country, if not the world, take 67 minutes to do some good for the community, anyway, anyhow. 2014 was much more important as it is Mr Mandela’s first birthday since his passing in 2013. Muvenment headed up to Jozi and hooked up with the hottest rapper of the moment, Proheed. Muvenment, together with Proheed then headed to Vukukhanye Pre-School in the East Rand carrying some goodies for the little ones. We sang with the kids, danced around and made sure the yard was swept clean for the future rappers of Mzansi. The teachers were more excited and I was glad we could find some gratification by doing something for the community in the spirit of our former statesman.

Now here is a superstar who is getting much airplay, much publicity and as soon as his full album is out, I don’t know what more. ProHeed is a 20 something year–old rapper from Tshamusburg (Tshamutavha) Village, a few kilometers outside of Tshilamba in the Limpopo Province. You might not know his name by now, but believe me, it’s just a matter of time before you do. Full of energy, this m’rapper burst onto the music scene with much hype that one wonders, is this a fluke or for real. Well, those questions will be answered later this year when his debut full album hits the shelves. Proheed‘s lyrics are unapologetic, hard-hitting and sounds real. This is someone who has the right ego for an emcee, bowing down to nothing and taking the rap game to another level. He claims no one can better put down a rhyme like he does and he has taken over as the main man when it comes to Venrap.

In a genre where more seasoned Emcees such as Mizo, Bella, Tman, Post etc. are dominating the industry, the young and energetic ProHeed seems not to be fazed by such. With his stinging fast rap and tight lyrics, there seems to be nothing ready to stop this boy from a rural village of Tshamutavha. ProHeed is busy in studio working on his full-length album which will follow on the heels of his much-publicised single, Vengo which is doing well and receiving the much-needed airplay. He is recording the album with the legendary DJ Davic of the ever-shining Masana Records, who has produced a countless number of hits over the years. From the uproar that Vengo has caused, one cannot wait to hear the full album, which Proheed himself can’t stop singing praises to.

 



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