SA: Melodic Bman releases Born For This EP

The EP consists of seven songs including ‘Ngaphandle’ which was released as a single in September.

Speaking on the title of the EP and the art cover, which features a photo of his young self, the 23-year-old said he was inspired by the past and present: “I was on my way home from the studio and I was just reflecting on my musical journey, my journey as a person and where I come from [Port Elizabeth],” Melodic Bman said. “I decided on the title because I felt like music is something I was born for. Making people happy and having them dancing to my tunes is something I was born for."

He added: "I was going through some family pictures and I found this picture of myself when I was about five years old or so and decided that it would be perfect to use.”

Melodic Bman, who doubles as a producer, has also promised a follow up project to his 2019 debut album Mzansi Huncho which was publicly recognised by fellow South African artists including the late Riky Rick as well as hip hop DJ and producer Audiomarc.

“I still have a lot of work to do, and I feel like now is the time to push harder than ever," he said.

On the EP, Melodic Bman has enlisted fellow Cape Townian singer KashCPT on the hit single ‘Big Smoke’, and Flash Ikumkani on ‘Ekseni’. Guy Onke and BhutLegend complete the list of featured artists with an appearance on ‘Phezulu’.

Much of the EP's production was handled by TT Beats, with contributions by Young C Beats and Joey Hendrixx.

After the launch today at Jordan Ways of Cooking, another event is scheduled for Temba’s Fast Food in Pienaar, Mbombela, tomorrow.