itsbambino

Mlondi Ngubane (21), best known under the pseudonym, itsbambino, is a South African-American musician from Durban, South Africa.

He is well-recognised for his impressive lyricism, versatile flows, innovative storytelling, and eclectic beat choices. With each new release, itsbambino consistently reinvents himself and adds to his acclaimed discography.

His musical influences include <a href="spotify:artist:6l3HvQ5sa6mXTsMTB19rO5" data-name="J. Cole">J. Cole</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:5K4W6rqBFWDnAN6FQUkS6x" data-name="Kanye West">Kanye West</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:0g9vAlRPK9Gt3FKCekk4TW" data-name="Ab-Soul">Ab-Soul</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:4V8LLVI7PbaPR0K2TGSxFF" data-name="Tyler, The Creator">Tyler, The Creator</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:6NL31G53xThQXkFs7lDpL5" data-name="Rapsody">Rapsody</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:68J4TRaqXKr8VhSg71JVdV" data-name="Shane Eagle">Shane Eagle</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:5TirRF3azWV5OpyufcDCFP" data-name="A-Reece">A-Reece</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2YZyLoL8N0Wb9xBt1NhZWg" data-name="Kendrick Lamar">Kendrick Lamar</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:1dqGS5sT6PE2wEvP1gROZC" data-name="Flatbush Zombies">Flatbush Zombies</a>, as well as the late <a href="spotify:artist:4LLpKhyESsyAXpc4laK94U" data-name="Mac Miller">Mac Miller</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:15UsOTVnJzReFVN1VCnxy4" data-name="XXXTENTACION">XXXTENTACION</a>.

itsbambino has collaborated with <a href="spotify:artist:6c3ixGnrlSezEXJ2pIV64R" data-name="Jon Fxrgo">Jon Fxrgo</a> of <a href="spotify:artist:7B5pVyPDUPo16QpbEOG1Wz" data-name="Golden Black">Golden Black</a>, received endorsements from South African rapper <a href="spotify:artist:3405LTbL2jP8J0gVQK3087" data-name="Gigi Lamayne">Gigi Lamayne</a> and American media personality <a href="spotify:artist:207ytqBvodcHqwHP7Efu6w" data-name="Amber Rose">Amber Rose</a>, and performed as a supporting act during the <a href="spotify:album:0o4UizNFBGIuRWt4TImRV8" data-name="B4Now">B4Now</a> Tour in November 2021, headlined by the award-winning South African artist <a href="spotify:artist:4pQcWzOMSmmz5DK6TqO2FL" data-name="Blxckie">Blxckie</a>.