Samuraii Waves

Samuraii Waves (Ocean Waves) is a multi-disciplinary artist from Free State, South Africa, in the Alternative Hip-Hop/ New Wave scene. Primarily making music with has a unique sonic landscape; blending alternative hip-hop , lo-fi, neo soul/rap, and trap. A member of the creative collective/roster in THE WAV3iSM NETWORK ™.

He is a poet, songwriter, composer, performing artist, multi-instrumentalist, visual artist, blogger and music producer from Welkom, South Africa, with a unique soundscape a fusion of hip-hop, electronic, and dance.

Born Lesego Letaba in QwaQwa (Free State, South Africa) on the 15th April 1999 and raised in Welkom. Ocean began creative writing/performance in Welkom High School in 2012, then transitioned to writing/recording music in 2015.

He credits his late English teacher, Miss Webb (Welkom High School), for his lyrical prowess, creative writing skills, and overall confidence in himself as a writer/thinker. The emerging artist is a trailblazer of alternative art, indie rap music, and thrift culture wherever he lands; his depth, quiet confidence & rebellious approach to music makes him a literal enigma, an intriguing act to follow.

A key figure in the THE WAV3iSM NETWORK ™, Wi3D STUDIOS (and closely associated with the F.! Movement), he is known for a genre-blurring sound that fuses alternative rap, lo-fi, neo-soul, trap, and RnB. His work is characterized by a mix of nostalgia and the “new wave” aesthetic—a blend of atmospheric production and personal, often vulnerable, storytelling. 

As a skilled guitarist, he frequently incorporates live instrumentation into his digital soundscapes, creating a bridge between traditional rock elements and modern hip-hop. His style ranges from melodic, soul-infused vocals to raw, alternative rap flows.

TH3 WAV3iSM N3TWORK:

Operating through TH3 WAV3iSM N3TWORK ™ , Waves positions himself as a “floating” creative—much like the 'Ronin' his name evokes. His music often reflects on periods of feeling “lost” or being in transition, using those experiences as “time capsules” to chart his growth as an independent artist.

Past collaborations are rooted in his beginnings with the F.! Movement[11] and have evolved into a core partnership with alter-ego, Ocean Waves, within TH3 WAV3iSM N3TWORK ™. 

Key Creative Projects/Partnerships:

• Ocean Waves (his alter-ego) is a frequent and significant collaborator. The 'partnership' is central to the “WAV3iSM” sound, with joint tracks.
• The Open Sea: Produced by Sandman, published by the F.! Movement, this project was a foundational collaboration with producer Sandman that helped define his early “alternative rap” and “lo-fi” style. this project highlighted his roots in Bloemfontein and his ability to craft cohesive, conceptual bodies of work. Sandman remains a close collaborator, recently appearing on the 2026 single “LA CONVERSATION” by Ocean Waves.
• The F.! Movement: Before establishing his own network, Samuraii Waves was the leader of this South African art collective.
• 'Lola EP": A joint album with Congolese producer/instrumentalist Moise Archipe, with track "Lastnightistoleaflower" as a prelude to the WALLFLOW3R series/anthology.
• Wallflower Vol.1: His most prominent work is the WALLFLOW3R anthology, with volume 1 (released in 2023) established his solo identity.
• "Wildflower": A single in collaboration with
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