Rising star Loatinover Pounds releases the much-anticipated visuals to his smash hit ‘Sosh Plata (Remix).’ Released in late 2022, the track is in hot rotation in playlists and on mixing decks. Critics and advocates believe that ‘Sosh Plata’ is single-handedly keeping South African hip-hop alive. Even though the remix is only six months old, it is already gaining significant mainstream traction.
At the moment, ‘Sosh Plata (Remix)’ has over 940 000 streams on Spotify. It is an impressive milestone for the Pretoria-raised rapper who believes in hometown pride. Loatinover told Hype Magazine about how critical the contributions of Pretoria-natives 25K and Thapelo Ghutra were to the remix’s success. “Its an amazing feeling; you just cant get used to it. Its also my first time having a song with like more than 200K streams.”
The music video release comes as a promise to his fans after reaching the second spot on the Hip-Hop/Rap charts on Apple Music at the end of March. In addition, ‘Sosh Plata (Remix)’ appeals to an audience thirsty to hear their music in their language. Fortunately, Pretoria-based artists are leading the way all too well.
The single features on Apple Music’s Mzansi Hits and Mzansi Hip-Hop playlists. It is among the late AKA’s ‘Company’ featuring KDDO and Flow Jones Jr.’s ‘Pramis, Swuh’ featuring Blxckie and Maglera Doe Boy. By the same token, it features in the Mzansi Raps and Viral Hits Africa playlists on Spotify. In truth, The industry pits ‘Sosh Plata (Remix)’ against big artists on the charts. In fact, it is a banger of a track. Loatinover Pounds, 25K, and Thapelo Ghutra hold their own in spite of the pressure for the hit single to succeed.
Loatinover’s early 2022 hit ‘Beke Le Beke’ featuring rapper Ghoust Trapbully is his latest visual offering. Mr “Faka Punyete” enlisted a team of talented creatives for this music video to ensure the follow-up to ‘Beke Le Beke’ does not disappoint. Nevertheless, ‘Sosh Plata’s’ success adds to the untold opportunities the internet provides to those who consistently honor its power. Above all, nothing can stop Loatinover’s continued rise to success.
The official music video for “Sosh Plata Remix” by Loatinover Pounds featuring 25K and Thapelo Ghutra is out now on YouTube.
Watch it here and tell us what you think.
