Gladdebek rapper Early B is launching his second album and says he’s feeling a bietjie nervous about its reception since he’s trying something new.
The album is called Funky-Kaans and Earl Swartz, aka Early B, 37, says: “People already identify with my type of music and with this album, I tried a different genre and switched it up to hip hop-funk.
“I was really nervous about how people will receive this one and spent all of lockdown planning this. I recorded in September 2020 and finished it in the same month.”
The very first Afrikaans rap artist to be signed to Universal Music South Africa brings with him a slew of new tunes that promise to move the listener to dance, think, listen and most importantly, laugh.
Mainly known for his comical riffs, yet hard-hitting punchlines, Early B spices it up this time by adding a funk twist to the overall feel of Funky-Kaans.
“One thing I’ve learned in the 11 years that I have been doing music, is that the more honest you are in your creation process, the more attractively you reach your audience.
“It’s like a dance; you want your partner to want to dance with you. I see my supporters as my partners.”
The three-time Ghoema Award winning rapper says the 16-track album takes you on a musical story of experiences that anyone can identify with.
The album also features Gqeberha rappers Tertius Cuyler, King B and Miss Understood from Eersterivier, while August West does a sax piece.