Fly by SPOEK MATHAMBO

In the shadow of Johannesburg’s towering skyline, where the pulse of the city is ever-vibrant yet never fully inclusive, a new sound has emerged — one that distills the raw energy of the streets, the grit of survival, and the spirit of resistance. Spoek Mathambo’s "Blackbird Fly" isn’t just a track; it’s a message wrapped in edgy, poetic hip-hop, an anthem for the city’s forgotten souls. Inspired by The Beatles' iconic “Blackbird,” Mathambo’s version transforms the classic tune into something deeply South African, something bold and unapologetic, something that speaks directly to the unseen, the silenced.

What makes “Blackbird Fly” stand out isn’t just the haunting beats or the clever reinterpretation of a classic. It’s the way Spoek Mathambo marries the personal with the universal. His verses paint a portrait of survival in the concrete jungle, where every day is a battle to be seen, heard, and acknowledged.

South African producer on the outer realms of Hip-Hop and electronic music