Reacxion celebrates Kasi on new track
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Reacxion
Kasi is a Tsotsitaal word for ghetto or townships. On the track, Reacxion sampled Vee Mampeezy’s old track Kasi’s Phuma Khona track. His producer, Chef Gustos, added a hip-hop trap base to the track.
Reacxion pays homage to different townships such as G-West, Maruapula, Bontleng and Extension 16, reminiscing on the good times Kasi life has to offer, despite the negative stereotypes and hardships prevalent in the previously marginalised, and usually disadvantaged communities.
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