'This is for the underdogs' — K.O pens open letter in single with Young Stunna
K.O has shared an open letter in the form of song.
The rapper released Pharadise featuring Young Stunna, the lead single from his upcoming project Phara City, set to be released on June 13.
' Pharadise is a reunion that feels like destiny. Young Stunna and I are back, reigniting the spark that birthed SETE — the 2022 juggernaut that owned South Africa's soul. That track didn't just break records, it broke barriers, racking up more than 14-million streams, holding the number one spot for 19 weeks, and snatching awards such as Best Video and Song of the Year at the SA Hip Hop Awards,' K.O said.
'It was more than a song — it was the sound of a generation refusing to be ignored. Now, with Lunatic on production, Afrotraction and Murumba Pitch co-crafting the vibe, Pharadise takes that legacy and runs further. It's bold, it's raw, it's us.'
K.O, who first shot to stardom in the music industry with his former group Teargas, has been in the industry for 19 years, experiencing different areas of showbiz.
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