Where Is The Festive Song?

With the festive season already in full swing, fans are calling out local artists to deliver the seasonal anthem — but the studio silence tells a story of a tough creative year As the festive spirit spreads across the country, music lovers are asking a pressing seasonal question: where is the song that will define the festive period? “In terms of break-out or newly released songs, we currently don’t have enough,” he admitted in an interview. “Most people in the creative space are disgruntled about the bad economy… most artists were not incentivised enough to carry on and produce.” The economic slump appears to have drained both studio budgets and creative momentum and without incentives, December hits have become harder to manufacture.

Fella believes this year’s playlist will rely heavily on existing releases. He lists crowd favourites such asChomi Yameby Chef Gustos ft. Thato Tladi, Ezra Neethings’MerwalelaandKe Nnete, and Han C’sPepetletsaandChomiyaagofeaturing Wave Rhyder as some of the hits set to fuel celebrations.

Han C has also hinted at new music — a possible late festive entry? “People love songs they are familiar with and it is always advisable for artists to release early in the year around March,” he shared. Topping charts and TikTok trends,Tafitaby Spiza Valentino and Amantle Brown is already being hailed by fans as the unofficial Song of the Year.

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Responding to fans’ pleas, Vee Mampeezy recently droppedShut Up & Dance, a release greeted with both cheers and criticism. “I felt the love… and at the same time the pressure,” he posted.

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