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santana’s Debut Studio Album BAVIASKO

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Recognition., a leading music distributor and record label, proudly announces the release of BAVIASKO, the highly anticipated debut studio album from newly signed artist santana (Morapedi Sebe). Blending raw lyricism, genre-defying production, and unflinching storytelling, BAVIASKO marks Santana’s arrival as a multifaceted force in modern hip-hop.

Album Overview
BAVIASKO features seven tracks, including collaborations with rising stars like Mars.only, ywsrosey, 888goofy, and Kane Keid. Produced by lineup—Ariaty, 1juggboy, Fearnomann, and BLVCK Hippy—the project showcases santana’s versatility as both a performer and engineer, with self-mixed tracks that amplify its gritty authenticity.

Tracklist:

  1. Modus Operandi (prod. Fearnomann)
  2. Truest Religion (prod. Ariaty)
  3. Main Bitch (feat. Mars.only)
  4. Babyasko!
  5. Malcom X (feat. ywsrosey)
  6. Audi Boys (feat. 888goofy)
  7. SUM1 LIKE ME (feat. Kane Keid, tooleng & mels)

Themes & Lyrical Depth
santana’s lyrics oscillate between vulnerability and bravado, tackling themes of loss, loyalty, and street life. On Modus Operandi, he reflects, “Lost all my friends, all my homies dead / Fell in love with rain, fell in love with pain,” juxtaposing despair with resilience. Tracks like Truest Religion and Malcom X  bristle with confrontational energy, while Main Bitch and Babyasko! weave melodic hooks into tales of romance and ambition.

Production & Collaboration
The album’s sonic palette ranges from haunting minimalism (Modus Operandi) to bass-heavy bangers (Audi Twins). santana’s hands-on role in mixing and mastering ensures a cohesive yet dynamic listen. Standout collaborations include Mars.only’s slick verse on Main Bitch and 888goofy’s gritty contribution to Audi Twins, which nods to South African culture with lines like “I’m with Mr. Madiba, my bestie.”

Credits & Vision
Santana retains creative control, claiming majority splits on most tracks while elevating collaborators like producer 1juggboy (Babyasko!) and lyricist mars.only (Main Bitch). The project’s DIY ethos—recorded, mixed, and mastered independently—mirrors its themes of self-reliance.

Availability
BAVIASKO is distributed exclusively through RVNG under Recognition. Stream or download the album on all major platforms starting May 2nd 2025.

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B A V I A S K O  isn’t just an album—it’s a manifesto. santana’s unfiltered voice and Recognition.’s innovative platform promise to redefine hip-hop’s boundaries. Stay tuned.

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