MashBeatz’s New Album “The Secret Frequency” Sparks Polarising Opinions Online
MashBeatz’s New Album “The Secret Frequency” Sparks Polarising Opinions Online. South African hip hop producer MashBeatz has found himself at the centre of a heated online debate following the release of his latest project, The Secret Frequency.
While the album continues to gain traction on streaming platforms, recently surpassing half a million streams on Spotify, it’s the polarising fan responses that have set the timeline ablaze.
It all started with one now-viral comment that sparked widespread reactions: “I don’t feel this album though, I don’t wanna lie… there’s no club banger here bro. In comparison to what he’s been putting out for the past years, this one is bums.”
The critique went on to acknowledge MashBeatz’s attempt at balancing the “new gen” with veterans like Priddy Ugly and Stogie T, but ultimately concluded the album fell short of his usual standards.
The statement triggered a flood of passionate responses, ranging from defensive praise to blunt takedowns.
One user clapped back, highlighting the album’s streaming success: “He just hit half a mil streams on Spotify, get over yourselves. Mash is doing well.”
Others weren’t as forgiving. “There’s still time he can delete it, I swear we won’t notice,” one user joked, echoing the sentiment of those unimpressed by the project.
Another listener fired back at the original criticism, accusing the user of overlooking standout tracks: “This dumba*s just played literal bangers and said the album doesn’t have bangers. ‘Watchu Mean,’ ‘Nobody,’ ‘Mirrors,’ ‘4 Player’—and Thato Saul gave us the verse of the year. See, sometimes when you try to sound cool you end up saying a*s.”
For some, the album’s title served as a metaphor for its depth and appeal to a niche, more refined hip-hop listener: “Now I understand why he called it The Secret Frequency—only the ones tapped into SA hip-hop space would get the versatility off the tape.”
Still, others simply couldn’t connect. “I’m no hater. Two tracks in, I was done. Mash and Reece need to grow up and make music. This is not working out,” wrote a disappointed fan.
“That new MashBeatz album is ass man 💔,” another added bluntly, summing up a common sentiment among detractors.
One user even went so far as to say: “I only like 2 songs. This particular song is an absolute rectum.”
Despite the backlash, MashBeatz’s The Secret Frequency seems to have achieved what many artists aim for in today’s digital age—discussion. Whether you love it, hate it, or find yourself somewhere in between, the album has proven its ability to generate conversation and stir emotions across the hip-hop spectrum.
In a genre where tastes are as diverse as its audience, The Secret Frequency is either a misfire—or a hidden gem waiting to be decoded by those on the right wavelength.
