The Big Hash Celebrates 7 Years Of Breakthrough Mixtape “Young”

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The Big Hash Celebrates 7 Years Of Breakthrough Mixtape “Young” South African rapper, singer, and songwriter The Big Hash (born Tshegetso Reabetswe Kungwane) took to social media to mark a deeply personal milestone: the seventh anniversary of his debut mixtape Young, the project he credits with transforming his life and introducing him to a loyal fanbase.

“Yes, ‘Young’ is 7 years old today, happy anniversary to the mixtape that changed my life,” the 25-year-old artist posted, accompanied by a playful emoji. “I appreciate all the support from everybody who got to know me through this body of work. I feel like y’all grew up with me. The next one is for all of you! #LoveIsAStar ”

Released on March 29, 2019, Young arrived when Hash was just 18 years old, a precocious talent from Pretoria already generating buzz in South Africa’s hip-hop scene. The 15-track project, which features the standout single “Circles” (produced by 808x), showcases his melodic flow, introspective lyrics, and genre-blending style that fused hip-hop with R&B and amapiano-adjacent vibes. It quickly became a streaming favourite and a coming-of-age soundtrack for many young South African listeners.

Fans and supporters have echoed the sentiment that Young was not just a debut; it was a launchpad. Tracks captured the raw energy, dreams, and vulnerabilities of youth, helping cement Hash as one of the country’s most promising voices. Many who discovered him through the mixtape have indeed “grown up” alongside him, following his evolution through subsequent releases like The Big Hash Theory, Better Late Than Never, Heartbreak Hotel, and the more recent PRESS HASH: VOLUME ONE (2025).

In the post, Hash hinted at exciting new music on the horizon with the hashtag #LoveIsAStar. His recent update indicates that the artist has wrapped a highly anticipated collaborative album of the same name with amapiano heavyweight Kabza De Small and Sly, a project fans have been eagerly awaiting. Hash’s message “The next one is for all of you!” feels like both gratitude and a promise: the kid who dropped Young seven years ago is now a seasoned artist ready to deliver something special for the supporters who have been there from day one.

The anniversary arrives at a reflective moment for the Pretoria native. From early EPs as a teenager to carving out space in a competitive industry, Hash has consistently used music to narrate his personal growth. Young remains a foundational chapter of the mixtape that proved a teenage dreamer from Pretoria could resonate far beyond his city blocks.

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The Big Hash Celebrates 7 Years Of Breakthrough Mixtape “Young” South African rapper, singer, and songwriter The Big Hash (born Tshegetso Reabetswe Kungwane) took to social media to mark a deeply personal milestone: the seventh anniversary of his debut mixtape Young, the project he credits with transforming his life and introducing him to a loyal …
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