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Following the release of his single, Love Story<\/span>, a year ago, Jeffreys Bay rapper, Teboho Sokopo, recently released a second, Respect, <\/span>which will feature on his highly-anticipated second mixtape expected to be released later this year.<\/p>\n

As previously reported by Kouga Express<\/span>, Sokopo, better known by his stage name, Keemo Bankz, began his career as a full-time rapper in 2011, and has since released multiple singles and extended plays (EPs).<\/p>\n

In 2021 he released his first mixtape, Fresh Prince of JBay<\/span>, which was streamed a million times in the first year.<\/p>\n

After the success of this mixtape, Sokopo decided to take a two-year break from the music industry.<\/p>\n

Finally, in April last year he made his comeback, with his single titled Love Story<\/span>, a tale about the support he received from his partner, Spokazi Mtuzula, who constantly motivated him while he was going through a tough time.<\/p>\n

As a follow-up to Love Story<\/span>, on March 8 Sokopo released Respect, <\/span>which features local <\/span>rapper,<\/span>Luvuyo Mbonda, better known as YungLufta.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMy new track showcases me revisiting my past, during a time when I experienced hardships while staying in Jeffreys Bay and St Francis Bay. I experienced these trials, and survived all of them during the start of my career as a rapper,\u201d said Sokopo.<\/p>\n

He said that after the success of his debut mixtape, Fresh Prince of JBay<\/span>, he received a great deal of criticism within the music industry.<\/p>\n

Sokopo said that his latest song focuses on respect within the industry, especially showing respect towards his music.<\/p>\n

\u201cRespect <\/span>is available for streaming, and can be streamed on all digital streaming platforms,\u201d said Sokopo.<\/p>\n

He said that Respect <\/span>serves as a follow up to Love Story, <\/span>and will feature on his mixtape The Recovery<\/span>, which is expected to be released later this year.<\/p>\n

Sokopo said that since he is in the process of recovering from his previous experiences, his mixtape, The Recovery<\/span>, will offer his fans a glimpse into this process.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, he said that while continuing to pray for recovery, God has been with him throughout the turbulent process he has faced.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe mixtape will showcase a wide variety of emotions through each song, as I have experienced both wins and losses throughout my lifetime,\u201d said Sokopo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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