Woodblock DJs receive platinum certificate for 'Skuta Baba' remix
The remix, featuring artists Cassper Nyovest, Kwesta, Buzzi Lee, Tony Dayimane, Kane Keid, Mvelost and Set Off, has not only dominated streaming charts but also went viral on social media platforms, garnering 98,438 views.
'I wanted this remix to feel like the streets — raw, alive and honest. Every artist brought their truth to the table and you can hear it in every verse. Double Platinum is a blessing, but for me, the biggest win was seeing our sound unite so many voices,' Sicelo 'Scelo' Nkomo, one half of the duo and the lead producer behind the remix, told TshisaLIVE.
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