Since its release a few days ago, the South African rapper AKA’s fourth solo studio album, titled “Mass Country,” has been making waves throughout the music industry. On social media, listeners have been voicing their approval of the album, with many claiming that it is AKA’s most impressive effort yet.
There are a total of 14 tracks on “Mass Country,” including a bonus and some of them are collaborations with well-known musicians, including Sjava, Yanga Chief, and Emtee. Hip-hop, trap, and amapiano, a prominent South African genre that combines deep dance music with traditional African rhythms, are all represented on this album in varying degrees.
The album has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from listeners, many of whom have lauded AKA for his adaptability as well as his inventiveness. Fans are discussing their favorite songs and lyrics from “Mass Country” on Twitter.
A follower with the Twitter handle @NkosinathiShazi proclaimed, “I’d want to put it on record that #MassCountry is AKA’s finest ever album! ” Another supporter, @vonchy 19, commented on it: “What an absolutely incredible record! Yoh!!! AKA took it to an all different level with this one #MassCountry.” Here are some more reactions:
@VonBoulevardier:
I won’t mention any names, but the other dude would never put out such a project. #MassCountry@vonchy_19:
What an absolute fire album! Yoh!!! AKA was on another level with this one🔥🔥🔥 #MassCountry@FrankNyama2:
Listen to Mass Country very closely. 👀 “If I’m getting killed, it’s them” we all know who they are.@RubuThulisa:
So proud of you Madlebe @akaworldwide this album is perfect 👌🏾 #MassCountry
Additionally, the record has been garnering praise from many critics. A music critic from South Africa named Themba Kriger gave the album a very positive review, writing that, “AKA has succeeded in making an album that is not only varied but also consistent throughout. The album ‘Mass Country’ demonstrates both his development as an artist and his capacity to break new ground.”
However, the conversation on Twitter also took a somber turn, with fans expressing their sadness over AKA’s passing. One user, @khanyi_makahane, shared a photo of AKA’s mother looking at her son’s crib with a caption that read: “What saddens me abt this pic is that it resembles a mom looking into her baby’s crib.When he was younger She happily looked at him like this when she put him down to sleep or when he woke up. But this time, she looked at him so sadly, knowing he won’t wake up. #RIPAAKA #MassCountry”
The Album “Mass Country” has also been successful on several streaming services. According to Spotify, the album has had over 7 million listens on its platform alone, making it the number-one album in 10 different countries at the present time. Additionally, the album has been performing rather well on Apple Music, where it quickly rose to the top of the charts in South Africa shortly after its release.
AKA, known as Kiernan Forbes, has been active in the music industry for over a decade. Throughout his career, he has published a number of albums that have achieved commercial success. Additionally, he is the recipient of a plethora of prizes, including various South African Music Awards.
The album “Mass Country” demonstrates AKA’s prowess as an artist as well as his range of abilities. This album demonstrates his ability to adapt to a variety of musical styles while yet remaining faithful to his musical background. Because of many songs with infectious rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics, “Mass Country” is certain to be popular among music listeners and reviewers for many years.
