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The Big Hash: how ‘Company’ sets the stage for ‘Love Is A Star’

Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Step into a new musical journey with The Big Hash as he unveils ‘Company’, the first single from his highly anticipated ‘Love Is A Star’ era, featuring the dynamic talents of Kabza De Small and Sly.

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There aren’t many artists who can move between rap, R&B and Amapiano without it sounding forced, but The Big Hash has made that his thing.

Whether it’s his melodic delivery or his ability to embrace different sounds, he has built a reputation for not staying in one lane and actually making it work.

Now the artist is stepping into a new chapter with “Love Is A Star”, and the first taste of that comes in the form of “Company”, set to drop on Friday, April 24.

The single sees him linking up with Kabza De Small and Sly, a collaboration that might not have been the most obvious on paper, but makes sense once you hear where he is going with this sound. 

The project is described as a blend of his introspective style with Amapiano’s groove-heavy production, landing somewhere between chilled and infectious.

“Company” also sets the tone for what’s coming with “Love Is A Star”, a collaborative project between the three, set to drop on May 8. 

Curated by De Small and engineered by Sly, the album leans into that same genre-blending approach, bringing together different audiences without losing the core of what each artist does best.

For weeks, the artists have been teasing the single on their social media, and so far, it’s proving to be highly anticipated by fans.

Beyond the core trio, the project also pulls in a mix of known yet unexpected names. Artists like Kelvin Momo and Blxckie are part of the line-up, along with Lia Butler, who has been steadily building her name.

Butler is one of the newer voices to watch. She first gained attention through her covers on SoundCloud and online performances before stepping into mainstream music.

Her sound leans into soft, emotive vocals, which makes her a fitting addition to a project that is expected to prioritise mood and feeling just as much as production.

The rollout itself is said to be doing things a bit differently. Instead of just dropping music and calling it a day, the team is leaning into interactive moments, bringing fans into the experience through activations and real-world spaces tied to the album.

It’s less about a standard release and more about creating something that people can engage with beyond just streaming.