Kelvin Momo is not only preparing for one of the biggest performances of his career at the upcoming Red Bull Symphonic, but he’s also letting fans into his world by revealing something very personal—how he ranks his own albums.
During a candid moment in a Red Bull interview, the Amapiano maestro ranked his six studio albums, stirring up a mix of surprise and debate among fans. The albums up for judgment were: Khurula, Ivy League, Private School, Amukelani, Sewe, and Ntsako.
To everyone’s shock, Kelvin Momo boldly placed Ivy League at the bottom of the list. “I would say number 6 is Ivy League,” he said with a laugh. “They gonna hate me for this.” He continued, ranking Sewe at number 5, Amukelani at 4, Ntsako at 3, Khurula at 2, and proudly named Private School as his number 1.
Fans were quick to react, especially over the low ranking of Ivy League, which many consider one of his most emotionally rich and sonically sophisticated projects. One fan commented, “I skipped this video as soon as he said Ivy League is number six😔. Bro, that album has diamond songs like ‘Song Cry,’ ‘Amukelani,’ ‘Dludlu,’ ‘Funa,’ and ‘Inyembezi.’”
Another fan joked, “He must never do that again. Let him refrain.”
Despite the backlash, the moment revealed something refreshing—Kelvin Momo’s honesty and evolving relationship with his own work. While fans cherish certain projects for the emotions they carry, Momo seems to view them through the lens of growth, experimentation, and personal evolution.
With Private School sitting at the top of his list, it’s clear Momo holds a special place in his heart for the album that many say helped pioneer the now widely-loved “private school Amapiano” sound.
As he gears up for the monumental Red Bull Symphonic concert alongside Adam Howard and the Egoli Symphonic Orchestra this June, Kelvin Momo continues to cement his legacy—not only as a hitmaker but as a true visionary of Amapiano music. Whether fans agree with his rankings or not, there’s no denying: Kelvin Momo’s catalog is legendary.
