Official Press Release: “Sometimes” Single
The Big Hash releases first official single from ARIES, “Sometimes”.
This month, The Big Hash finally announced the official release date of ARIES and has dropped a new single as a prelude to the EP. The release of ARIES has been contentious given The Big Hash’s legal dealings with his former label, but the runway has since been cleared for him to release the 11-track EP on November 19, 2021.
As a precursor to its release, The Big Hash presents “Sometimes”. Co-written by longtime collaborator Ben September and produced by Flex The Ninja and Amo Beatz, this track clocks in at just over 3 minutes. “Sometimes” marks his second single release of 2021, after the success of “Peace Of Mind” in January. With this release, The Big Hash croons “I’d rather you be mine than someone else’s” keeping in line with his penchant for singing about romances that don’t always fit.
Of this release, The Big Hash shares, “I’ve cried, I’ve bled and I’ve worked tirelessly to get to this point and there’s no feeling like finally being on the other side of it.”
an explanation, an acknowledgement
This journey has been a tough one and it’s only going to be an uphill battle from here, as I’ve decided to pursue legal action against innanetwav.
I’ve been trying to find a way to open up without feeling like a failure or a letdown to the people who have loved and supported me over the years. I’ve been trying to say the following without feeling like I failed myself.
As young as I was when I came into this industry, it was full speed ahead from the jump. Ironically, I was also taught “speed kills'', even figuratively. I met the right independent label, innanetwav., at the right time, and I’m thankful I did, my life needed change. I got to live out my wildest dreams, see the world and meet people I never thought I’d get the opportunity to experience. I was content with everything I was achieving and all the moments I’d experienced on that journey.
However, as we progressed, more often than not, certain things were mishandled and communication became strained. I felt under-appreciated; like I wasn’t being taken seriously, and I wanted to be independent. In trying to leave the label, I wanted to handle things peacefully, respectfully, and quietly; I wanted this out of consideration to the personal relationship I’d already built before ever signing to their label.
In the spring of 2020, I was assisted by Tailor Made Consultants and M3NA Media to mutually separate from the label. All of this changed when details of their dealings became known to me. While signed to innanetwav. I was being manipulated and exploited by people whom I considered family. A six-figure deal was signed, using my power of attorney, without total disclosure of the details, money and financial records related to my name and music were being withheld from me.
We informed innanetwav. of various breaches and the subsequent desire to terminate. When they didn’t clear up the breaches according to protocols and timeframes they dictated in my deal, we concluded the contract to be terminated. I was free, fair and square, I thought.
This hasn’t stopped them from trying to slow my career down though. The money they’ve illegitimately withheld from me wasn’t enough for them. When I released “Peace Of Mind” independently, they issued takedowns to the DSPs under false pretenses. As a result, I’m not able to release the art I put all my time and effort into without their harassment, strong arming, and fraudulence flushing it down the drain.
I find myself on the brink of giving up the dream I chose to live out. I don’t have the same confidence or hunger I had when I was trying to make a name for myself. My ambition is slowly wasting away and all I can do is watch while I continue a fight that should’ve ended months ago.
I’m only opening up because I’m tired of not having a voice when my voice is the only good thing I have going for me. This voice helps provide for myself and my loved ones. I’m tired of being graceful. I’ve watched and heard people mistaken my silence for complacency. I’m speaking up for myself because there are so many other artists like me who were taken advantage of, regardless of age, and sold down the river under the guise of their future being “secured”.
I want to come back harder and stronger than I was, with no one stopping me from claiming my destiny. I really still love what I do, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’ve made plenty of mistakes, but the biggest one I could have ever made was to see what I’ve accomplished and think I didn’t want to achieve more.
At the same time, I don’t regret anything I’ve lived through. It taught me lessons money couldn’t buy and showed me things my own eyes couldn’t see. To my supporters, Tailor Made Consultants, M3NA Media, Ramsden Small Fernandes Attorneys and whoever I have left in my corner, thank you for not giving up on me.
This journey has been a tough one and it’s only going to be an uphill battle from here, as I’ve decided to pursue legal action against innanetwav.
#Kellman – The Big Hash
Based in Pretoria, Tshegetso Reabetswe Kungwane – known professionally as The Big Hash – is said to be South Africa’s best kept secret. He was recently selected as Apple Music’s New Artist Spotlight, and tells Arye about how that feels and his other career highlights.
The Big Hash Leaves innanetwav and Drops New Single ‘Peace of Mind’
A day ago, The Big Hash announced that he was leaving innanetwav, the popular hip-hop collective, he has been part of since he showed up on the scene. He didn't cite reasons for his departure, but he promised new music.
This morning, the singer and rapper delivered on his promise when he released the song "Peace of Mind", an R&B number that sees Hash croon about a lover he wants out of his life because he needs peace of mind.
This is why The Big Hash is a big deal
“Castle Lite Unlocks 2019 promises to be an epic two-day Hip-hop extravaganza on 17 and 18 June...The Skwatta Kamp legend who always has his ear on the ground (Slikouronlife.co.za) mentioned The Big Hash as one of SA’s young hip-hop stars to watch out for. ‘The kid raps from the heart and has charisma on and off the mic.’”
Devotion pays off for 'The Big Hash'
In 2017, while he was writing his Grade 11 mid-year exams, The Big Hash decided to purposefully flunk his papers.
He wasn’t too fond of school and he wanted to make it abundantly clear he wanted out.
His mother, a divorcee raising two kids, was heartbroken. She rebuked him, but the young man was unmoved: he wanted to focus entirely on music.
The Big Hash talks about his music
“Our first music guest is a young man by the name of Tshegetso Reabetswe Kungwane, also known as The Big Hash from Pretoria who first came to be known in 2017. The young MC dropped out of high school to pursue his career in music. This year he released his latestEP, titled the aptly titled Life + Times of a Teenage Influence. At such a young age his writing shows off his impeccable song writing skills that talk about his personal journey. He recently collaborated with one of the country's biggest hip hop stars Ricky Rick on a track called Dark Horse. Tshegetso joins us in studio to tell us more about himself.”
17-YEAR-OLD RAPPER, THE BIG HASH, SET TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD ON APPLE MUSIC
It’s never too early to pursue your dreams, especially when passion, talent and some hustling gets you noticed by the big players, as it has for young SA rapper The Big Hash. Based in Pretoria, Tshegetso Reabetswe Kungwane is said to be South Africa’s best kept secret. Having recently released his EP called Life + Times of a Teenage Influence in March 2018, it has already racked up over 170 000 streams and caught the attention of local rap royalty Riky Rick, who invited him to perform at Africa’s biggest hip-hop festival, Back to the City.
This local 17-year-old rapper is in Apple's New Artist Spotlight this month
Young SA rapper The Big Hash knows that it’s never too early to pursue your dreams.
The 17-year-old was born in Pretoria as Tshegetso Reabetswe Kungwane and soon changed his name to The Big Hash.
He recently released his EP called Life + Times of a Teenage Influence in March and it has already racked up over 170 000 streams.
The Big Hash dropped out of High School to Chase His Rap Dream
When you quit high school to pursue your rap career, you sure as fuck better make it. If you don’t, your parents and classmates will never let you hear the end of it. Not that having a Matric guarantees any kind of success, but such are societal pressures. The Big Hash calls himself a professional dropout,…