South African rapper LUUKHANYO returns with his new single ‘Venture’. Over breezy production from SYRE, LUUKHANYO delivers his ode to the unbreakable spirit of Black people. ‘Venture’ draws from snapshots of his personal experience growing up as a Black teenager in post-apartheid South Africa, using lyrical specificity to resonate emotionally with a global audience. ‘Venture’ serves as a motivational message to those who face struggle to find the beauty in this unity.
“There’s a line in the song that goes ‘couldn’t wash this Black with bleach’” says LUUKHANYO of the resilience depicted in the song. “Black people tend to relate to each other all over the world, and there’s a common understanding of what it means to be Black and that can never be erased.”
In bringing his experiences to the table, LUUKHANYO hopes to inspire others to feel comfortable to be vulnerable in expressing themselves. “There is so much healing to be done in the world, and the first part of treating a wound is acknowledging that it’s there,” he explains. “Together we can bridge the gaps and work towards creating a world that embraces all of us – our differences and similarities, so we can move forward with broader perspective and sense of empathy.”
LUUKHANYO has developed a rich blend of rap, soul and funk that oozes from each track, establishing him as a staple of the South African creative community with a reputation for smooth sonics, introspective lyricism and a dynamic visual style. ‘Venture’ follows ‘Open Casket’ as part of a new chapter for LUUKHANYO as his art begins to permeate internationally. Having established overseas interest with a European tour last year, showcasing his magnetic stage present alongside his live band The Hii ROLLERS, he signed a distribution deal with London-based label WUGD to release a full-length project later in the year.
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