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TBKS E102: The Jay Jody Episode

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South African hip-hop artist, Jay Jody released a brand new project in March of 2023 titled: Revenge Is Sweet. This is a follow-up to his previous offering titled: Sunset Stories. This new project sees Jay showcase his skills as a rapper and great storyteller. The project features Loatinover Pounds, AV Raincandy and, of course, his brother, A-Reece. With just six songs and s runtime shy of 20 minutes, Jay uses this release as a reminder that he is serious about establishing himself as his own artist separate from his B3nchMarQ Ambitiouz days and also, to an extent, separate from his superstar brother, A-Reece.

This week’s episodes focuses on unpacking this exciting body of work by one of the more exciting rappers out right now in South Africa.
13 Apr 2023 English Explicit South Africa Music · Music Interviews

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