Nivo Discusses the Chaotic Yet Rewarding Song Selection Process For Lowfeye’s Debut Album “Nosange.” Released on 27 March 2026, Lowfeye’s debut album “Nosange” is already generating excitement within the South African hip-hop community.
Nivo Discusses the Chaotic Yet Rewarding Song Selection Process For Lowfeye’s Debut Album “Nosange”However, the final product masks a narrative of enduring creativity, late additions, and a collaborative team dynamic that required balancing vision and adaptability. Nhlanhla “Nivo” Ndimande, who was the executive producer alongside Lowfeye under the NOSANGE Ent/MODAR label, recently recounted the amusing and intense journey of carefully selecting the album’s tracks.
“What made the whole process tough was that, once the whole project was done, and then we decided on this is what Days Before Nosange was going to be, this man (Lowfeye) sent five more songs,” Nivo recounted. “So we had to start the process again.”
The pre-album EP Days Before Nosange, which came out in January 2026, was intended to create buzz with its seven tracks, featuring collaborations like “Bags On Bags” with Priddy Ugly. However, Lowfeye’s creative inspiration was insatiable. New tracks kept arriving, prompting the team to revisit their initial choices repeatedly.
“And then after that, we decided as a team we are going to ignore him,” Nivo continued with a chuckle. “So we kept sending more music. And I think it was two weeks ago his music came out. I was like, no ways, we’re not changing this thing. He played it, and we were all like, ” Hey, sharp, it’s fine, we’ll take it off.”
The frequent revisions ultimately enhanced the 14-track album, which begins with the introspective “40k Feet (Intro)” and features notable tracks such as “Mission Man,” “Mabulala Amakhosi,” and “Nosange.” Nivo characterized the process as both rigorous and immensely gratifying, attributing the success to Lowfeye’s distinctive diligence.
“I think it was a fun process for us, and just purely because you know it’s not every day you find an artist who works as hard as Lowfeye,” he expressed. “This guy works really hard, and he knows exactly what he wants. And his favourite words are always ‘Trust me Biggest Nivo’.”
Lowfeye infused his personal journey into Nosange, featuring dedications to his late mother, after whom the album is named. The project combines hip-hop with soulful elements and includes both solo tracks and guest features, reflecting his evolution from previous works like Mfana kaMakhulu and Imibuzo.
Listeners have responded positively to the album’s emotional depth and variety, with rapid streaming growth evident across platforms. Nivo’s observations emphasize not only the logistical challenges of completing a debut album but also the mutual respect and synergy that characterize successful relationships between artists and producers in the music industry.
