SA: A-Reece drops DEADLINES: FREE P2 mixtape

The seven-track project features a stellar line-up of artists including DJ Maphorisa, Emtee, Jay Jody, Marcus Harvey, Yolophonik and American rapper Quentin Miller.

A-Reece describes the mixtape as “the album before the album.”

“The project comprises seven cuts. All intended to be shortlisted. No rejects from prior projects, all songs are less than a year old,” he said. “The process felt synonymous to painting in front of a live audience with a time limit. Exhilarating and intense at the same time. I just think this approach takes me out of my comfort zone, which is something I need as I transition into wrapping up P2.”

The 25 year old said his collaboration with fellow rapper Emtee came after “six years of highs and lows, dropping out our former label, going independent and taking on more responsibility for our own careers. Soulkit sent me a beat pack with eight beats on it. Before even running through the rest of the pack, I was stuck on the third beat. Kept playing it for like a week just enjoying it.”

He also said that DJ Maphorisa had always been an inspiration and dream collaboration for him: “I remember this one time when I was at his crib recording songs with him. He told me something that really stuck until this day. He told me I already have it in me to create quality music. I just need to experiment with it more, you know – break boundaries, explore and challenge myself.”