The Top30 host Bongumusa Mabi had an interview with JR IGhost
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JR IGhost is a rising Gqom vocalist from Umlazi who joined Top 30 host Bongumusa Mabi for an exclusive interview on MUT Radio. He shared insights into his journey in the music industry, reflecting on how he began as a Hip-Hop artist in 2019 before transitioning into Gqom Trap in 2022.
He spoke about his evolution as an artist and how switching genres allowed him to better express his identity and connect with fans on a deeper level. His breakout tracks, “Umhlaka2” (with over 40 million views on TikTok) and “Iyebo” (over 23 million views), have made him a viral sensation and a force in the Gqom scene.
JR IGhost also opened up about the challenges he has faced and the importance of staying true to his sound. He emphasized his commitment to representing Umlazi and inspiring upcoming artists to embrace their uniqueness.
He spoke about his evolution as an artist and how switching genres allowed him to better express his identity and connect with fans on a deeper level. His breakout tracks, “Umhlaka2” (with over 40 million views on TikTok) and “Iyebo” (over 23 million views), have made him a viral sensation and a force in the Gqom scene.
JR IGhost also opened up about the challenges he has faced and the importance of staying true to his sound. He emphasized his commitment to representing Umlazi and inspiring upcoming artists to embrace their uniqueness.