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Nakai Jade Zuri Magadla (born July 20,2003) , better known by his stage name ZRi (pronounced ZUU-RI) , is a South African rapper and singer from Pretoria.
He makes Alternative R&B with some elements of Hip-Hop , his sound is very groovy while carrying a very heavy message. He notes Kanye west , Chance the rapper , Smino & Erykah Badu as his inspirations
ZRi’s sound ranges from a very mellow falsetto to a grungy rap voice , his production is heavily influenced by neo-soul , funk & Jazz rap. He is set to release his sophomore Album titled “NAKAI ” set to be released some time in 2026
Featured on 8 official Apple Music playlists and 3 Spotify Playlists for “Heavy is the head” and “That’s Wassup” Featuring @thebighash , @tysonsybateli , @youngstacpt , & @Thatosaul
ZRi. has also been interviewed by HYPE magazine on the first month of the year 2022 , profiled by Pinnacle Pop, received reviews from OkayAfrica, Slikouronlife, and BOOMING
“His sound is very indie in its construction and features a mix of warping elements that make you feel an intense sense of emotion" - Slikouronlife
(PRONOUNCED “ZUU- REE”)
He makes Alternative R&B with some elements of Hip-Hop , his sound is very groovy while carrying a very heavy message. He notes Kanye west , Chance the rapper , Smino & Erykah Badu as his inspirations
ZRi’s sound ranges from a very mellow falsetto to a grungy rap voice , his production is heavily influenced by neo-soul , funk & Jazz rap. He is set to release his sophomore Album titled “NAKAI ” set to be released some time in 2026
Featured on 8 official Apple Music playlists and 3 Spotify Playlists for “Heavy is the head” and “That’s Wassup” Featuring @thebighash , @tysonsybateli , @youngstacpt , & @Thatosaul
ZRi. has also been interviewed by HYPE magazine on the first month of the year 2022 , profiled by Pinnacle Pop, received reviews from OkayAfrica, Slikouronlife, and BOOMING
“His sound is very indie in its construction and features a mix of warping elements that make you feel an intense sense of emotion" - Slikouronlife
(PRONOUNCED “ZUU- REE”)
Genres
: afro soulMonthly listeners
11,462
Followers
4,862
Top Cities
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Johannesburg2,192 listeners -
Pretoria1,087 listeners
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Durban616 listeners
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Cape Town482 listeners
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Gauteng190 listeners
Most popular tracks
| Track | Plays | Duration | Release date | |
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200,363 | 5:23 | 2024-02-09 | |
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178,570 | 5:23 | 2023-04-11 | |
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50,592 | 2:30 | 2023-05-05 | |
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43,243 | 3:22 | 2024-05-31 | |
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40,511 | 3:05 | 2024-05-31 | |
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40,246 | 3:07 | 2023-04-07 | |
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39,822 | 1:22 | 2024-01-15 | |
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37,453 | 1:44 | 2023-04-28 | |
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37,145 | 3:48 | 2024-09-06 | |
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34,207 | 2:08 | 2023-03-06 |
