XANDLALANE

XANDLALANE (formerly known as Joey J ItuuBigBroeYaMowkay) is a multifaceted artist—rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer—born and bred in the dusty streets of Kanana, Orkney. Rooted in realness and raised by rhythm, his journey began with inspiration from Mokgomotsi Petunia, a fearless emcee who dominated male rappers in Mxit’s legendary Rapnometry battles. Her sharp wit and wordplay lit the spark that would ignite his passion for storytelling through sound. With a pen steeped in pain, pride, and poetic grit, XANDLALANE weaves stories from his life and surroundings into mellow soundscapes that drift between trap soul, dancehall, RnB, and raw rap. Whether it’s a freestyle or a fully-produced track, every verse is a window into his world—sometimes faded, sometimes fierce, always honest. His lyrical prowess earned him a win on The Hip Hop Era Show freestyle battle with Primrose Malaza, and his creative drive birthed the Kgang-Kgolo five-part series, collaborating with GHXST-LADY, AQUAMARINE, Rayne, and Awol. He’s also laced tracks alongside Maf-Glera Kidd, Tody Bank$, PoP KoBain, You ReLoved and Manie Valentino, solidifying his place in the underground circuit as a voice that’s hard to ignore. XANDLALANE isn’t just an artist—he’s a poet of the pavement, a soul survivor with a mic, and a storyteller with a sound that moves through time, pain, and evolution. Read less