Data updated on 2025-07-26 16:40:40 UTC
Johannesburg, Soweto born artist Nyiko Mthembu professionally known as CRUSH 1291 is by his own definition “The next generations biggest musical influence”
A love for rap music in his adolescence led him to gaining popularity in Soweto’s rap scene but a passionate for melodies,composing and lyricism later led him to a realm beyond rap music. In June 2020 he released his debut project titled @Pieces showcasing his ability to effortlessly switch between African,Trap and RnB sounds with notable songs such as ‘Plenty’ and ‘Paris/London’. In 2021 he showed up on Amapiano viral hit ‘You my Baby’ and later released a 4-track EP titled ‘4 YOU’ led by singles ‘Sweetest Taboo’ and ‘Sawubona’
A love for rap music in his adolescence led him to gaining popularity in Soweto’s rap scene but a passionate for melodies,composing and lyricism later led him to a realm beyond rap music. In June 2020 he released his debut project titled @Pieces showcasing his ability to effortlessly switch between African,Trap and RnB sounds with notable songs such as ‘Plenty’ and ‘Paris/London’. In 2021 he showed up on Amapiano viral hit ‘You my Baby’ and later released a 4-track EP titled ‘4 YOU’ led by singles ‘Sweetest Taboo’ and ‘Sawubona’
Genres
: afro r&bMonthly listeners
8,113
Followers
480
Top Cities
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Johannesburg2,147 listeners -
Durban1,083 listeners
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Pretoria1,318 listeners
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Cape Town642 listeners
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Gauteng371 listeners
Most popular tracks
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1,266,019 | 6:23 | 2024-08-16 | |
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312,398 | 2:38 | 2022-09-30 | |
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44,764 | 3:40 | 2025-03-28 | |
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7,205 | 2:42 | 2023-08-25 | |
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4,843 | 4:34 | 2021-02-26 | |
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4,547 | 2:51 | 2021-02-26 | |
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3,494 | 3:29 | 2021-02-26 | |
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3,419 | 5:57 | 2021-02-26 | |
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2,211 | 3:39 | 2025-07-18 | |
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< 1000 | 5:27 | 2022-11-11 |
