BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE
MBABANE– Eswatini’s music scene is buzzing as As 4 Jerry P’s latest motivational single, ‘Inkhanyeti,’ continues its impressive streak, soaring past the 20 000 views mark on YouTube within days of its release.
The track, which follows the success of his breakthrough hit ‘Mlentengamunye,’ has solidified the artist’s position as a rising star, currently boasting over 20 000 views on YouTube alongside 5 000 streams on Spotify. ‘Inkhanyeti,’ translating to ‘Star’ in English, serves as a deeply personal anthem exploring themes of growth, purpose, and the resilient inner light found within every individual.
“The song was inspired by my personal journey rising from humble beginnings, overcoming challenges, and choosing to believe in my own potential even when circumstances were against me,” As 4 Jerry P explained. A key highlight of the track is the collaboration with Eswatini artist Lyrikal Busta, whose verse adds emotional depth and power to the song.
“The collaboration with Lyrikal Busta adds power and emotion, bringing two unique voices together to deliver a song that motivates anyone who has ever doubted their worth. The title represents that no matter where you come from, you were born to shine,” he remarked.
As 4 Jerry P explained that the collaboration was designed to deliver a message of motivation to anyone who has ever doubted their worth, reminding them that no matter their background, they were born to shine. The song encourages listeners to rise above negativity and maintain focus on their purpose, delivering the profound message that everyone harbors a star within themselves.
“It’s a reminder that your breakthrough is possible, and that nobody can dim the light that God placed inside you,” the artist remarked, emphasizing that the lyrics speak directly to those feeling invisible or underestimated.
Behind the scenes, the creative process was described as an organic journey that began with a beat produced by Seimestones DPR. This production immediately resonated with As 4 Jerry P, sparking a flow of ideas that shaped the song’s core concept shortly after he signed with Upscale. The track was further refined when Sibusiso Simelane at Upscale Live facilitated the addition of Lyrikal Busta’s contribution.
Musically, ‘Inkhanyeti’ is a sophisticated blend of Hip Hop and African trap elements, characterized by emotional vocals and a warm Swati influence that keeps the sound contemporary yet culturally rooted. While it was initially considered as a lead single for an upcoming album, management opted to release ‘Mlentengamunye’ first to build the current momentum. As 4 Jerry P concluded by urging fans to continue streaming the work, noting that the support of the public means everything to his team’s success.
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