Lethabo Sebetso[1] (born 26 May 1996), professionally known asFocalistic, is a South African rapper. He rose to prominence after his single "Ke Star", reached number 16 onBillboard Top Triller Global charts.[2] Born and raised inPretoria, Sebetso was a footballer prior pursuing a music career as a rapper, released his debut studio albumSgubhu Ses Excellent (2020).
Lethabo Sebetso born in 26 May 1996 in Zone 2,Ga-Rankuwa,Pretoria,[3] his father Kgomotso Sebetso was the former political journalist working atSABC. Lethabo graduated at theUniversity of Pretoria in political science degree. In 2016, he wonArtist on Rise competition.[1] His single "Fak'mali" debuted number 1 onYFM Hip Hop music charts. In early 2020, he established his own record label 18 Area Holdings in partnership with The Vth Seasons.[4][5] On 10 April 2020, his Extended PlayQuarantined Tarantino was released.[6] In April 2020, his single "Ke Star" featuring Vigro Deep was released. "Ke Star" was certified gold with sales of 25 000 copies.[7]
In November 2020, he joined RADAR African programme by Spotify.[8] Focalistic revealed track listing and announced release date in 25 November.[9]Sghubu Ses Excellent was released on 4 December 2020.
In February 2021, his remix "Ke Star", featuringDavido and Vigro Deep was released globally.[10] The single received enormous international success and charted at number 16 onBillboard Top Triller Global chart in the U.S.[11] At 2021All Africa Music Awards he received seven nominations in the Best male artiste, Artiste of the Year, Best African collaborations, Best Artiste African dance, Best Artiste in African Electro, Break out artiste of the year, Song of the Year.[12]
In early September 2021, he headlined to AmaFest Tour in theUK, to further promoteAmapiano genre.[13] In 27 September, his studio Extended Play,President Ya Straata, was released with its lead single, "16 Days No Sleep", featuring Kabza De Small,DJ Maphorisa and Mellow & Sleazy.[14]Focalistic was nominated forBest African Act atMTV Europe Music Awards in 2021.[15][16]
In early March 2022, Focalistic performed at O2 Arena in London alongside with Nigerian singer Davido.[17]
In 1 May, he embarked on North American Tour, the tour will visit 12 cities includes; Washington D.C, Houston, Dallas, Orlando, Minnesota, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta and New York.[18]
In October 15, he announced his studio albumGhetto Gospel' which was set to be released on November 18, 2022.
"Tabela Hape" featuringKabza de Small,Mellow & Sleazy, and Myztro was released on October 28, 2022, as album's lead single.
Ghetto Gospel was released on November 18, 2022.[19]
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