“I’m very thankful of the journey. This went from a hobby to a job,” says Masego. “I was getting all the things that they say that you’re supposed to be fulfilled by and I wasn’t fulfilled by it. I had to do a re-evaluation of a lot of things. I said, ‘I can’t make this what I imagined it to be. So I cannot remain here. I need to move.’”
Masego is that movement. It’s a grand, eloquent and somewhat mischievous one, from an artist who thrives on mixing contemplation with extroversion, smoldering romance with knowing humor, studied musical discipline with exhilarating flights of intuition. For this deeply collaborative work, Masego sought out what he calls the “outliers, the savants” – people like Kelvin Wootan, Louie Lastic, Richie Souf, Monte Booker, WaveIQ and Rocaine. See below for track listing.
The album’s first three singles – “Two Sides (I’m So Gemini),” “You Never Visit Me” and “Say You Want Me” – have already racked up more than 15 million combined streams worldwide. Clash Magazine said, “‘Two Sides’ is a Gemini love story, with Masego attempting to stick up for this oft-maligned star sign. There’s a nimble vocal, one that expresses his playful side, while his jazz roots also shine through on a track that oozes charm.” View the official video for “Two Sides (I’m So Gemini)” HERE.
Track Listing – Masego
1. Black Anime
2. Sax 5th Avenue
3. What You Wanna Try
4. Afraid of Water
5. Down In The Dumps
6. You Play With My Heart
7. Remembering Sundays
8. Who Cares Anyway
9. Bye Bye My Love
10. Say You Want Me
11. Two Sides (I’m So Gemini)
12. You Never Visit Me
13. In Style
14. Eternal Sunshine (Firepit)
