To kick off the New Year, the Apple Music New Artist Spotlight for January is self-taught, 22-year-old singer/songwriter Sino Msolo.
Since his discovery by Sun El Musician, Sino’s star has been on the rise. His infectious single Ndikhetha Lowa preceded his debut album, Mamela, which is inspired by the likes of Simphiwe Dana, Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba.
“I feel so special and honoured to be chosen. It could have been anyone but me. It reminds me of the saying ‘many are called but only few are chosen,” Sino said.
His sound is influenced by the contribution of production maestro Sun El Musician. Amazingly produced in just a week, Sun El Musician hopes Mamela will achieve platinum status with its fusion of jazz, soul, deep house and afro-pop.
As we enter a new decade, the New Year offers the chance for fresh inspiration and new beginnings. So if ‘discovering new music’ is one of your new year’s resolutions, look no further than Apple Music. Sino Msolo is definitely one to watch in 2020 as are other breakout acts like Ghanaians Joey B and Darkovibes, Zimbabwe’s Hanna, Tems, Fireboy DML, Rema and Tay Iwar from Nigeria alongside South Africans Elaine, Tatum, Blaq Diamond and Zingah.
