Daveyton artist Shaun Talane, better known as Shaun ICT, has his heart set on the art of amapiano and Afro-pop.
The 27-year-old is set to release his new single, Ngeke’Svume’Ukyolala (we won’t agree to sleep), on September 1.
He is also working on his album, Imilingo Yothando (the magic of love), which will be released later in the year.
The album will be released under Afriano Records, where Shaun ICT is the manager and Jabulani Skhosana the director.
Last year, Shaun ICT recorded his amapiano EP titled Trust Issues, where he invented his genre-mixing amapiano and Afro-pop, hence the name Afriano.
He said the sound on the album is beautiful and unique and will show a different side of my musical journey and it is special because it is produced by my childhood friend, Sipho Nicholas.
“The song was inspired by how people behave in this pandemic, especially those who enjoy being out with friends,” said Shaun.
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“I’ve always loved music and I draw a lot of inspiration from personal experiences and everything happening around me.”
He also encouraged others to work harder to fulfil their goals.
Shaun started writing music at the age of 10.
“My music at the time was inspired by mother, Phindi Norah Talane, and the challenges we had to overcome as a family,” he said.
“I have never looked back and I have continued to strive within the music industry.”
In 2016, the youngster received two awards from the Daveyton Hip-Hop Awards; he was named the best hip-hop icon and best performer.
The up-and-coming rapper released his first amapiano single, Faku’limi, last year.
The single will be available on all digital platforms, such as Facebook: afrianorecordsza or Shaunictafrianoking, Twitter: afrianorecordsza1 and Instagram @afrianorecordsza
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