HOTTEST OF 2022! 5 songs that may be a contender for 'Song of the Year'

27 December 2022 - 07:00
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Rapper K.O celebrates having another hit song under his belt.
Rapper K.O celebrates having another hit song under his belt.
Image: Instagram/ K.O

It is that time of the year when social media is buzzing with fans and music lovers trying to predict what will be the Song of the Year.

From amapiano's Kabza De Small dominating the music scene this year to rapper K.Othe internet is having a meltdown about who deserves the title.

Here are five songs that may be contenders for Song of the Year:

Sete

K.O hit song Sete dominated SA’s music charts. The single features Blxckie and Young Stunna.

Soon after its release, Sete hit the number 1 spot in SA, making history by becoming the fastest streaming single to go gold in SA’s music history. 

Taking to Twitter recently, K.O celebrated the song's success.

“Thought Caracara was my biggest moment, God said hold up big dawg! #SETE #1 across all platforms n radio at the same time, crossed double plat on Saturday! Most viral on SA TikTok with no challenge? Video 5 mil in 3 weeks!? #SR3 sitting at #1. When the blessings rain they pour,” he tweeted.

Lemons (Lemonade)

Rapper AKA also celebrated the success of his single Lemons (Lemonade) with Nasty Cwhich was certified platinum less than three months after its release.

“We only getting started. Thank You Jesus Christ and God bless the MEGACY. You are the absolute best I could ever ask for. I love you,” the rapper wrote. 

AKA said the song was about them being comfortable with where he and Nasty C are in their musical careers.

“For me it's not about, you know his verse is fantastic, but for me it's not really about that competitiveness any more, especially on a song like that. It's really about making the best art for the fans, and I think he really blessed me and I’m really thankful for that,” said AKA.

Three other songs that rocked the country

According to the official SA charts, Kabza De Small and Msaki's hit song Khusela may also be a contender for the title. 

Hamba Wena by Deep London and Boohle, and Qoma by Blaq Diamond with Big Zulu and Siya are also some of the fan fave songs this year. 

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