KING IN DEMAND
King In Demand throne crest

Independent label & artist management · Soweto

Kasi­Rap
sits on the throne

King In Demand releases, manages and books the voices of the township. Street stories in vernacular and tsotsi taal, carried from Zola to every stage in the country.

The Legend of the K.I.D. album cover: Mthizo crowned, seated on a stool above a township skyline at night

Featured release · Mthizo

The Legend of the K.I.D.

Debut album 12 tracks Produced by Speeka Released for SA's 30th Democracy season

The debut album from the 2023 Back To The City 10K Challenge champion. Rhythm, poetry and the raw energy of the streets, with Speeka on the boards and SlickWidit on "Hamba Nawe".

  1. Intro (Umthandazo WaboKau)
  2. Shay’ Indesheni (Yizo Mthizo 2.0)
  3. Hamba Nawe ft. Red Button, Just Bheki & Siya Shezi
  4. Siyay’gansisa
  5. Themba Lamagumusha
  6. Verstaan ft. Rev Tumza
  7. Namanje
  8. Dlala Kanje ft. F-Eezy
  9. Sleepless Knights ft. Emdee
  10. Kheth’ Om’thandayo ft. Leverage
  11. The Night ft. Theo Songstress
  12. Ikleva

The roster

Two voices from Soweto

Mthizo in a red and black Boys of Soweto hoodie

Zola, Soweto

Mthizo

The Kasi Rapresenter. Storytelling in vernacular and tsotsi taal, carrying the torch of Zola's Kwaito legacy.

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Darkie laughing, holding the brim of a grey bucket hat

Soweto

Darkie

Rapper, producer, beatmaker and designer. Gritty, conscious Hip Hop for the voiceless youth.

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Visuals

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Hamba Nawe

Mthizo ft. Just Bheki & Siya Shezi · Official music video

Themba Lamagumusha

Mthizo · Official music video

HMM Ngiyan’ncanwa

Mthizo · Music video

On the road

OG2xLoKID Tour

Performer on the mic at Native Rebels
Performer with hand on chest, mic in hand
Performer with long locs rapping into the mic
Crowd and performers sharing the mic at Native Rebels
Native Rebels · 1st legSpeeka & Mthizo

About the label

We build careers for township storytellers, on our own terms, from the corner to the main stage.
2023Mthizo crowned PowerPlay Back To The City 10K Challenge champion
12Tracks on The Legend of the K.I.D., Mthizo's debut album
20Tracks on The Last Dish, Darkie's 2025 album

Bookings & press

Book the king

Festivals, club nights, Pansula gatherings, album launches, interviews and on-air slots. Tell us the date and the stage and we'll come back with availability and rates.

Bookings · Mongezi Hlophe+27 73 359 5051
Media enquiries · Aviwe Damane+27 72 133 5752

Opens your email app, addressed to bookings@mthizo.com.