Ch’cco Explains Why He Hasn’t Dropped His First Project. Blowing up to the mainstream in 2021 with the now classic bacardi-infused amapiano hit “Nkao Tempela”, the former rapper has managed to capitalize on his first breakthrough to increase his air of curiosity and expectations. Ch’cco’s lazy and smooth flow, mixing American hip-hop swagger with strong Pretorian cultural references, have become a trademark.
Ch’cco has featured in some of the biggest amapiano hits, with very successful collaborations. However, the star hasnt dropped his own first project. Explaining the reason behind this, he told PAM publication: “Most definitely. We actually honor the process of making music and engaging with people, because you are touching people’s souls, it’s not a joke. It’s a very sacred process. So we are taking time to release music… But the music is there, trust me! It’s just about timing, and how God has packed everything for us. It’s about letting Jesus take the wheel. On a serious note, the music is there. A lot of it.”
“I’m not good with words, so when words fail me, the best I can do is sing because it’s easier for me to communicate when I’m singing. I paint a picture with my music, like you’re in the middle of a series and experiencing different flavors of melodies as the message hits home. My music talks a lot about myself and that’s why I think people connect to me on a different level.”
Being a native of the proud streets of Mamelodi in Pretoria and Pimville in Johannesburg, South Africa, has given him a dualism unmatched by any other, articulated inflows that recall the hectic metropolis of Johannesburg or the peaceful, community-like vibe of Pretoria.
