“Lapisa” Goes Gold As Rush-Awa Debut Album Drops. SA hip-hop production duo Rush-Awa, comprising MashBeatz and DJ Sliqe, have marked a major milestone with the gold certification of their hit single “Lapisa”, announced on the same day their highly anticipated self-titled debut album arrived on streaming platforms.
“Lapisa” Goes Gold As Rush-Awa Debut Album DropsThe duo celebrated the occasion by announcing, “LAPISA WENT GOLD. RUSH-AWA ALBUM MIDNIGHT ㊙️🏆 Siyabonga kakhulu ❤️.” This announcement coincided with the release of their debut album, highlighting a significant achievement for their single alongside their new project.
Released on 5 June 2026, “Lapisa” features artists Dolphin_DX, LaCabra, and Lowfeye, with production handled by MashBeatz, DJ Sliqe, and CrxigCreates. The track quickly won over listeners with its strong drumbeats, township sounds, and a captivating Zulu hook. Its music video, directed by Southmadeit, gained over one million views within a month, increasing its popularity.
The recent gold certification further adds to the single’s success, occurring alongside the release of Rush-Awa’s 15-track debut album. The album not only showcases the duo’s vision for collaboration but also features contributions from various artists across different eras and areas of South African hip-hop.
Highlighted tracks from the album include “Streetz”, featuring Blxckie, Nasty C, and Usimamane, along with “Chocolate 2by2”, which includes 25K, Blxckie, and Maglera Doe Boy, and “Mama”, which has Emtee and issi. Another noteworthy collaboration, “Umkhonto”, features Blxckie, Flow Jones Jr., KindlyNxsh, and K.Keed.
Additionally, the album contains previously released tracks like “Ntshepe”, featuring Cassper Nyovest, Loatinover Pounds, and Sjava, as well as the “Ballon d’Or” remix. These collaborations reflect Rush-Awa’s goal of fostering a communal space within the South African hip-hop industry.
Prior to the album’s release, MashBeatz and DJ Sliqe described their work as an offering to the broader hip-hop community, emphasizing that it is not merely a compilation of sounds and featured artists.
“This one is for South Ahh. Rush-Awa is here to fill the gap in collaboration in our beloved Hip Hop family. Let’s make Hip-Hop great again. Ke Rush-Awa Jo,” the duo stated.
Other contributors for the production included CraigCreates, while Glo Thebeatz was responsible for mixing and mastering at Playground Productions.
With the gold certification of “Lapisa” and the debut album now accessible, Rush-Awa combine the success of their single with their broader vision for South African hip-hop. The album emphasizes collaboration, allowing artists from diverse backgrounds to share the spotlight.
Rush-Awa is currently available on all prominent streaming platforms.
