Shirazee Taps Busiswa For “Right Thang” – ‘Lost’ EP Due Out October 23rd via Human Re Sources

NYC-based Afropop fusion singer-songwriter Shirazee recruits South African singer-songwriter and poet Busiswa (Beyonce’s Gift / Black Is King) for an epic cross-continental Amapiano collaboration on “Right Thang.” The new single – which premiered with MistaJam on BBC Radio 1 – is lifted from Shirazee’s 6-track Lost EP due out October 23rd via Human Re Sources.

2020 has proven that music lovers everywhere are welcoming the culture with open arms, catapulting the work of African artists to the top of the charts and breaking into the mainstream. While sheltering in place means we can’t make it out to the club to celebrate just yet, “Right Thang” will have you grooving from the couch with it’s irresistible dance beat. The seductive tune, layered with mesmerizing drums, came naturally for both Shirazee and Busiswa as fans of each other’s work prior to the feature. One connect through their publisher (Sony/ATV) and the magic ensued.

Shirazee explains, “I was in South Africa in January and connected with the wonderful Busiswa to create this Amapiano song. The genre was just taking off in full effect. We made ‘Right Thang’ in one session. The energy, the authenticity in the studio and everything all around us was so great – you can hear it in the song. Everything about it makes me happy, From Benin and South Africa linking up on a smooth banger to representing our continent once again proudly and taking our sounds to the world… it’s a beautiful thing, it’s the ‘right thang.’” Busiswa also notes, “I actually found out about Shirazee from DJ Tunez shows in New York so when we were connected, I knew I had to make space in my schedule for him. I appreciate his songwriting so much and I really wanted to make something happen with the time that he was here. The rest is history… I took him to the hood, I took him to the producers I always work with, and we had a lot of fun collaborating naturally. At this point in our journeys where the world’s eyes are on Africa, it’s really special to me to work with the kind of artist that understands the message, the language, and the legacy we want to leave. We are proud and we got it goin’ on!”

The Benin born-and-raised artist’s mission to amplify African and Black voices has been crystal clear across his life’s work. His discography to date totals over 25 million global streams and includes smash hits “MAKE WILD,” “Soweto” with producer Michael Brun, and “Juju” with SAINt JHN, while his Lost EP will see him reunite with Brun and includes “Zaddy” as well as his latest offering with Busiswa. In each song Shirazee shares with the world, he shines a light on the wide array of art and culture thriving across the 55 countries that make up the continent. Exquisitely marrying modern pop traditions with his roots, Shirazee’s technique and prowess has landed him on Spotify’s New Music Friday, African Heat, Afropop, Chill Tracks as well as Apple Music’s New Music Daily, Afrobeats Hits, Global Pop, Africa Rising, and many more.