Tyson Sybateli

Umlazi born, Pretoria based musician whose Style that is described autobiographical to braggadoccious, cocky and playful, Tyson Sybateli's rise has been one of gradual growth that has stemmed from his consistent output of releases.


His first official album, Dulce, saw him rise to No. 11 on Apple's Hip-Hop charts with hits like 23 gaining radio airplay. The album was also critically lauded, gaining positive reception and acknowledgement from publications like SlikourOnLife, Genius (please write in the show) and Next Gen Greats. This momentum would carryover to his latest release, Home. Lead by a faceless roll-out campaign that saw him roll-out multiple singles, a secret mixtape and online listening sessions; the rapper had fans trying to search for his whereabouts as he reeled new listeners in. This campaign and and new era resulted in Home peaking within Apple Hip-Hop's top 10, currently peaking at No. 6. This post-rollout also saw the artists gain major coverage and interviews with highlights including being a Hype Magazine cover star as well as well received interviews on premiere youth and hip-hop spaces like SlikourOnLife, The Sobering Podcast, Zkhiphani and All That Yazz.


Tyson Sybateli is a bold artist that is confident in his storytelling and growing in stature. A rapper's rapper and a musician who's constantly searching and showing artistic growth. To paraphrase one of his own titles, it's not only Snakes that Favour him. ~ Yalezo Njuguna