Scumie Reflects On Her Meteoric Rise In SA Hip Hop
Scumie Reflects On Her Meteoric Rise In SA Hip Hop. Achieving success in the fiercely competitive music industry, particularly in South African hip-hop, demands immense courage and unwavering determination.
Artists often face overwhelming challenges. Yet, for Scumie, the COVID-19 lockdown proved to be an unexpected stroke of luck, offering a unique opportunity for her breakthrough. Speaking to the Sowetan Mag, the Midrand-born rapper said that she was 14 years old when she decided to start making music.
“I was 14 when I realised I wanted to make music. I was in high school at the time. I decided to start with making beats and before I knew it, I started rapping to the beats that I’d share on my SoundCloud,” she told Sowetan Mag.
The COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdown restrictions played to the advantage of the emerging rapper. The self-proclaimed Trapstar revealed that it was during that period when she uploaded her inaugural song on Soundcloud that she began gaining recognition within the South African rap scene.
“The first time I shared my song on SoundCloud, it ended up charting – I was in grade 9 at the time. My name then started being known. In December 2021, I dropped my EP and by the 31st I was already trending. I knew that my life had changed forever,” Scumie said.
The debut of her EP in December 2021 not only propelled her into the spotlight but also led to messages of recognition from established young South African rappers. Both Blxckie and Lucasraps reached out to her, acknowledging her talent.
“All of a sudden, there’s Blxckie and Lucas Raps in my DMs [direct messages]. I didn’t anticipate any of this to happen. I couldn’t fathom why people like my sound or the way I rap. I soon realised that the game needed someone like me.” She added.
