New Kid on the block

ANATII

Whether you call him by his given name Anathi Mnyango or Thundercat, Anathi Royal, or what he goes by off late, Anatii with a double (i), this musician/ producer is phenomenal. He is only 19 and making waves in the South African Hip-hop scene.

He is yet to have released anything solely but has worked along side the likes of artist such as Morale and L-Tido, Psyfo, Lebo M, Da Les and these are just some of the big names locally. He has also worked with the likes of Dj Khaled, internationally known producer.

 Anatii is set to come out with a music video to his debut single titled Thunder Thighs. Shooting commenced this past weekend, early Sunday morning.  Anatii describes the past weekend of shooting as being “Amazing” he goes on to say that the theme that he wanted to create was one of “Africa meets the world”. I managed to get a glimpse of that looking on BlackBerry messaging pictures posted that day.  It looks like the video is sure not to disappoint in innovation and interesting cultural collaborations of  imagery.  

                       Get to know Anatii Q&A: 

                                  1.       Who is your biggest support structure?

My biggest support structure is my immediate family.

2.      How would you describe your music in 4 words?

New age world music

3.      Who inspires you musically?

I’m inspired by Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Jay-Z and Femi Kuti

4.      Describe your sense of fashion in 5 words?

Lol, can’t describe it.

          5.      What is your favourite item of clothing at the moment?        

 My fav items are my GalXboy snapbach, Full cream waistcoat and my Givenchy sweater.

 6.      What will you never be seen wearing?

I know that I would never be seen wearing Head Honcho, lol

7.      Home cooked or Take-out meal?

Take-out

Anatii will be performing along side artist and friend L-Tido as one of the opening performances for music industry Legend Usher Raymond, when asked how he felt about sharing the stage with such a musical genius he said he was: “Pretty excited. It’s the beginning of bigger things to come”. 

 

We will be holding him to those final words.

Everyone who loves hip-hop should keep a keen eye out for this artist. Anatii is going to be a Powerhouse, force- to- be- reckoned- with. I have great faith in his musical abilities and am expecting greater things from him.

Soweto

10^th March 2012

Orlando Stadium

Tickets from R200.00 – R600.00