Seriously Daniel releases 'Hosh', honouring the coloured community through music
Living and creating in China, Seriously Daniel uses his music as both an artistic outlet and an act of representation, showing that South African Coloured culture has a global voice.
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South African-born rising star Seriously Daniel, real name Daniel Issel, recently dropped a new track that’s exciting and full of meaning.
His latest single, "Hosh", isn’t just a catchy song; it’s a lively kwaito-pantsula anthem that celebrates cultural pride as it gives a big shout-out to the vibrant coloured community in South Africa.
Produced by Soulful Clay's Clayton Damons, "Hosh" is packed with nostalgic beats that make you want to dance.
Its rhythms capture the fun vibes of street corners, the hustle and bustle of taxi rides and all the energy of city nightlife.
"Hosh" follows his last offering, "NoBadVibes" and his album "Colouring Outside The Lines".
Now, Daniel has switched things up to bring us something playful.
"Whether you’re in your car, the taxi, in the kasi or in Sandton, this song will keep you moving," says Daniel.
Speaking about the lyric, he shares: "I know the weight this word (Hosh) carries. It’s been used to insult and diminish. But I’m taking it back. I’m saying, 'I’m here, I’ve levelled up, and I’m not ashamed of where I come from'."
Now living and making music in China, Daniel uses his songs to represent the coloured community, proving that it has a voice that deserves to be heard all over the world.
Every lyric, beat, and performance shines with his serious dedication to his art, blending authenticity with cultural pride.
"For me, ‘Hosh' is not just about slang or a vibe. It’s about recognition. It’s about saying that Coloured people, like any other community, have their own unique culture, identity and contribution to make. I’m proud to showcase that through my music, no matter where I am in the world," he shares.
With nods to kwaito legends like Zola and Arthur Mafokate, "Hosh" bridges eras of South African sound, bringing old-school township grooves into dialogue with today’s contemporary edge.
"It’s pantsula, it’s playful and it’s powerful," he says.
In a previous interview with "IOL", Daniel said that it was important for him to speak about things in his music that people don’t really speak about.
"Most of the time when I write songs, I want it to be a unique experience. I’m doing things that no one else can do. When I started writing raps in the back of the classroom, it was for fun during battle raps. Doing the cyphers at school was something I was really good at ...
"I realised I didn’t need to prove anything to anyone, it was just to prove to myself that I am valuable and unique."
"Hosh" is now available on all major streaming platforms.