issi

Issi Luthando Dlamini , born 22 May 2005 . Is a rising South African musician known for his emotionally grounded yet distinctively calm sound that speaks to life in the townships and the struggles of growing up in the townships . Born and raised in Chesterville, Durban and later moving to the nearby township of Mayville . Issi’s music reflects the raw realities of his environment, blended with a unique sense of purpose and introspection. His journey into music began at a young age, when a fourth-grade discovery of the track Only by Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, and Drake lit the spark of inspiration. From there, he dove deep into hip hop, drawing influence from artists like 21 Savage, Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, Juice WRLD and NBA YoungBoy .