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Published on 2024-02-02 12:04:17
Bigstar Johnson’s latest album, “Ceasar”, is now available for streaming and download on major digital platforms. The 13-track project took a year and a half to complete, with 80% of the album being recorded in just three days.
The album features songs like ‘Coming or Going’, ‘Khomotso’, ‘Campaign’, and ‘Fede Sho’. Bigstar Johnson poured his heart and soul into the album, and he believes it brings out the best in him. He credits meditation, prayer, and meaningful conversations for helping him get through the intense process of creating the album.
Bigstar Johnson revealed that “Ceasar” is deeply personal to him and revolves around his relationship with his father, as well as his own experience of becoming a father. He used the album as a way to resolve a lot of trauma and find internal healing through his music. He described the album as being born through an awakening, acknowledging that the process was uncomfortable but ultimately transformative.
In terms of the musical content of the album, Bigstar Johnson expressed that “Ceasar” offers mature, honest, and authentic hip hop. He feels that hip hop has become overly aspirational and that the truth is often undervalued in the genre. For him, hip hop has always been about expressing oneself authentically, and he believes that his contribution to the genre is the story of a 32-year-old black rapper from Johannesburg, Kempton Park 1632 East Rand.
To give fans a taste of what to expect from the album, a link to a YouTube video was included in the original content. This allows fans to check out a sample of the music and get a feel for the sound and style of “Ceasar”.
Overall, “Ceasar” is a product of Bigstar Johnson’s journey of self-discovery and healing. It represents a coming-of-age story, as well as a deep exploration of personal and familial relationships. The album promises to offer a raw and authentic portrayal of Bigstar Johnson’s experiences and perspective as an artist. Fans of hip hop and music enthusiasts, in general, can look forward to delving into the depth and honesty of “Ceasar”.
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