Having branded and promoted Skhanda Nation since 2007 through media such as radio, social media and events. An upcoming Hip Hop artist named Mfundo Tshodeni, popular known as MT, felt reaped-off by Ntokozo Mdluli's move to name his latest album Skhanda Republic, recently released under CASH TIME LIFE.
In his latest single published on YouTube, Tshodeni points out he's rediculed by Mdluli claims that he wasn't aware of the existance of either Tshodeni or Skhanda Nation. This left Tshodeni fuming all the way to the studio to compose and immediately release a single titled "Skhanda Nation vs Skhanda Republic," that explicitely disses on Mdluli and claims he stole Skhanda Rap from Tshodeni.
Since it's release on YouTube, Skhanda Nation vs Skhanda Republic has been making waves, hitting +13 000 views within the period of two months. It is rare for an unsigned artist to have such stats on YouTube. This could be viewed as the maturity of this beef boiling up between Tshodeni and Mdluli. Since the release of Skhanda Republic in October, a steady number of rappers is gradually claiming to be doing Skhanda Rap and the common thread connecting all their so called Skhanda Rap is how it sounds like KID X and KO's singles Pass n Special and Caracara respectively. Which reveals lack of research amongst upcoming artists and pre-maturity of adopting concept without understanding.
In an brief interview I had with MT, he voiced out how he intends to expose Mdluli for what he is, emphasising how he invested his time, effort and resources in branding Skhanda Nation into what it is today. Especially on YFM's Hip Hop Show, Siz 'n Scoop, hosted by Sizwe Dhlomo and Siyabonga Ngwekazi. It remains unclear why Mdluli, having built his brand tirelessly since the days of Teargas, had to borrow some creativity and brand associations from Mr Tshodeni. While you are busy enjoying KO's album, expect this beef to surface anytime soon, as MT proves to be ticking time bomb, coming out underground.
SIYABONGA SOKHELA (DIYO)
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