South African hip-hop standout Usimamane officially releases his new EP titled “Baby Tai”, a focused and confident body of work that captures ambition, hunger, and forward momentum. Released under Gamma.Africa, the EP arrives alongside its hard-hitting lead single “Racks,” an unapologetic money anthem for go-getters and self-starters.
“Racks is all about money, drive, and mindset,” says Usimamane. “That’s why I’m dropping it early in the year – it’s motivation for everyone who’s tryna get paid.
Inspired by a defining meeting with global hip-hop heavyweightRick Ross in January last year, “Racks” channels discipline, focus, and an unfiltered pursuit of success. “All we spoke about was getting to the money by all means necessary,” he adds. The release of Baby Tai holds personal significance as it drops at 12:01 AM on Usimamane’s birthday, marking growth, clarity, and the beginning of a new chapter in his journey. Baby Tai is a six-track EP that blends rap, trap, and melodic R&B, delivering raw emotion, confidence, and introspection. The project reflects Usimamane’s evolution – from the realities of Umlazi to national recognition – while remaining rooted in authenticity.
“Baby Tai” Official Tracklist
1. Tai Lung’s Pain
2. Nix
3. Racks
4. Done Done
5. Like That
6. Umusa Wakho (Outro)
ABOUT USIMAMANE
Born in 2003 in Umlazi, Durban, Omuhle Simamane, professionally known as Usimamane, is one of South Africa’s most promising young hip-hop artists. Raised in a family with deep musical roots, he was influenced by a wide range of artists including Drake, 50 Cent, The Game, Brenda Fassie, and Boom Shaka. His sound is a fusion of rap and trap layered with R&B melodies, which he describes as “Fate music” – music that reflects struggle, hope, and aspiration. Drawing inspiration from Young Thug, Meek Mill, Gunna, and Nasty C, Usimamane delivers music that resonates with both street realities and personal ambition.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Over 531,000 monthly listeners on Spotify
- Debut commercial album “20th: DAYS BEFORE MAUD” reaches #1 on South Africa’s Spotify Weekly Album Chart
- Becomes the youngest South African artist to debut at #1 on the SA Spotify Weekly Album Chart
- Lead single “Uvalo” ft. Sjava surpasses 1 million streams on Spotify
- Holds #1 album positions on Apple Music (ZA) and Spotify (ZA)