Zimbabwean-Ethiopian lyricist, Hanna, is a trailblazing force in South Africa’s rap revolution who has rapidly been making a name for herself in the SA music scene and beyond by continuously evolving and exploring new genre influences.
Her recently released single Pride was released in March to great success. Pride was chosen as Apple Big 5 tracks of the week on it’s week of release and in a short time, held the #1 position on the 5 nights – Hip-Hop Charts on 5FM.
This 5 track EP Guilt Free follows a journey of pride, affirmation, and self-love through a series of genre defying powerful records.
About the EP Hanna shares: “The Guilt Free EP began as a nod to my graduation and the freedom to wholeheartedly pursue my dreams thereafter, but later evolved into an exploration of self-love and the guilt of self-preservation. It’s a diverse collection of sounds with influences ranging from pop to R&B to trap and even gospel, maintaining strong hip hop roots with powerfully relatable lyrics. It’s a feel-good project which will leave you feeling refreshed, triumphant, validated, and rooting for yourself more than you were before.”
She adds: “The writing on this EP spans years, and came to life through one intense week of studio, in which myself, Michael Zietsman and Luc Veermeer worked around the clock to bring all the songs to their full potential. This EP is a testament to the power of community, and the beauty of allowing oneself to create music free from the pressure of genre. I couldn’t be prouder of what we created and everyone who contributed.”