Backyard Crew CD Release

Hip-hop heads, spaza cats, the wait is over! Call it the process of fermentation or marinating, but the long-awaited debut album of Backyard Crew, "Sebenzel' eyadini…" has finally been served.

Feast on this offering that has tongues wagging and heads hopping: beats revolutionary as only Mashonisa can cook; stories told by lyricists displaying dexterity and versatility on the microphone as the crew members themselves. Point2, Kideo, Phoenix, Vannemerwe and Mashonisa. Yeah, that's Backyard Crew from Khayelitsha, straight to you.

A 19-track album consisting hardcore productions, hit after hit, does not come by everyday. From addressing social issues to declaring spaza love, from dance floor killers to giving His praises in the gospel/spaza collabo, this album is a MUST-HAVE in anyone's CD collection. The 'Crew not only comes up with heavy punch-lines, but they also deliver traditional harmonies as hooks. They also feature other recognized artists in the project.

"Sebenzel'eyadini…" was 3 years in the making, delivered by true committed spaza soldiers. They have experimented with different sound effects and instruments that produced this uniquely "backyard" sound. The wordplay and flow of the MC's as they deliver their lines are second to none! The substance and relevance of their subjects are as real as you are reading this now. Enjoy this offering straight from the Backyard Records studio.