Touchline Addresses Rumors Regarding The Qwellers’ Status. Touchline has clearly dismissed suggestions that The Qwellers are “falling off,” asserting that the emerging collective is still on the rise and revitalizing the South African hip hop scene.
In a recent appearance on Slikour On Life, the rapper from Tembisa expressed his thoughts: “What can I even say to that man? The guys have pretty much been in the game for 2 years. It’s too early to call a person to fall off.”
Touchline commended the group’s steady progress, emphasizing that artists require adequate time to develop. “Everybody needs time to do their thing, to draw. I think the guys are on a good trajectory. I only got positive things to say about the guys.” He noted that The Qwellers have sparked renewed interest among younger fans who can identify with their narrative. “They’ve kinda revived this sport of ours. They have given the young people more vigour, more confidence, because they relate to them.”
His endorsement also had a personal touch. He recounted an early interaction that hinted at the group’s potential. “Two of the Qwellers freestyled for me when I was shooting a movie. They were on set, and they came and they freestyled for me, and I knew these guys were special. I didn’t know they were part of The Qwellers. But I remember thinking that’s some of the best stuff I’ve ever heard.”
Since their inception, The Qwellers have developed a distinct identity, cultivating a dedicated following and influencing conversations through their unique slang and community-focused principles. Touchline regards this cultural impact as evidence of growth instead of decline. “To see how far you guys have come, doing your own festivals and influencing the culture with your lingo, with your style, bafethu siyabonga and continue doing what you’re doing.”
With endorsements like Touchline’s and a strong track record of grassroots accomplishments, The Qwellers’ narrative appears to lean more towards establishing themselves rather than experiencing a downturn. Touchline’s remarks serve as a reminder to the artistic community: give artists room to grow, allow movements to evolve, and assess progress based on a broader timeline rather than immediate fluctuations.
