Priddy Ugly Concludes His Journey With DUST DLX Deluxe Edition. The artist has unveiled DUST DLX, the extended closing segment of his 2024 project, now available for streaming with 19 tracks and a 1-hour 9-minute total runtime under the STAY LOW label.
The deluxe version was released on Friday, 26 September 2025, as previously anticipated, serving as a curated conclusion to the story encapsulated in last year’s DUST.
Initial reactions suggest that this release serves as an expansion, rather than a complete overhaul. Listings on Apple Music across various regions confirm the new duration and track list while showcasing the original album under “Other Versions,” allowing listeners to easily compare how the deluxe enhances the original work. The 2024 edition featured 14 tracks with an approximate 51-minute runtime, illustrating how the DLX offers a more complete experience for both newcomers and longtime fans seeking additional content within the same creative landscape.
This release is significant in context. DUST debuted on 26 January 2024, marking it as a significant full-length project, which was anticipated and communicated by both the artist and the label. The deluxe edition does not challenge that perception but rather acts as a thoughtful addition that maintains the trilogy’s narrative often identified with Priddy’s later works, frequently summarized as SOIL → MUD → DUST.
The connection between the works is clear in this expanded edition. Key elements from the 2024 album remain integral to the new experience, featuring standout tracks like the cinematic single “Ntja’ka” with MashBeatz and Maglera Doe Boy, as well as the crowd-favorite “Mosha” featuring K.Keed and Blxckie. These selections, which previously received visual promotions, continue to drive the energy and richness of the DLX, ensuring that the extended format is rooted in familiar territory rather than novelty alone.
From a broader music catalog perspective, DUST DLX represents a pivotal moment. Priddy Ugly’s artist page on Apple Music now showcases the deluxe release alongside SOIL (2021) and MUD (2022), effectively illustrating the evolution of the trilogy at a glance for any latecomers.
The implications for the South African hip-hop scene are straightforward. Rather than embarking on an entirely new direction, Priddy Ugly has opted to enrich an era that has already gained recognition, offering depth and replay value without undermining the significance of his farewell. Thus, the deluxe serves as both a celebration and a consolidation: additional tracks, an extended narrative, and the same intricately crafted world that made DUST resonate profoundly upon its release last year.
