A-Reece and DJ Clen release surprise album HOW DO YOU LOVE ME NOW ?

A-Reece and DJ Clen have released a surprise collaborative album, HOW DO YOU LOVE ME NOW ?, on Friday, 13 November. According to SA Hip Hop Mag, the project arrived with very little promotion and is available on all major streaming platforms.

A-Reece announced the release on social media with a short message. He described it as a collaborative album by DJ Clen and himself, “OUT NOW FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT”, and wished fans a happy Friday the 13th.

What is on the album

The album has 10 tracks and runs for just over 27 minutes. A-Reece appears throughout, joined by a group of guests from South Africa’s hip-hop scene: Jay Jody, Nadia Nakai, Loatinover Pounds, Luna Florentino, Kid Kaydence, Kwazi M and Lowfeye.

The tracklist opens with ‘REALLY A LOT’, followed by ‘YAMAL’ featuring Kid Kaydence and ‘MENACE’ with Loatinover Pounds. Other tracks include:

• ‘4EVA’ with Lowfeye
• ‘datpiffdotcom’ featuring Jay Jody and Luna Florentino
• ‘IZ U WIMME?’, which brings both of those guests back
• ‘PARTYYYYYYYYYY (interlude)’ featuring Kwazi M
• ‘DRIVE ME CRAZY’
• ‘FIND MY WAY’, with Kwazi M returning

The closing track, ‘SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT’, features Nadia Nakai.

A working relationship that goes back

The two artists have worked together for several years. A-Reece, who is from Pretoria, has served as executive producer on DJ Clen’s earlier projects, including Viral and Too Viral. This time they share the billing on a full body of work.

SA Hip Hop Mag notes that the release fits A-Reece’s unpredictable approach to putting out music, with the album dropping without a lengthy rollout.

What this means for listeners

The album is already out, so there is nothing to wait for. You can stream it now on the major platforms. At just over 27 minutes, it is a short listen that can be played from start to finish in one sitting.

This story is based on reporting by SA Hip Hop Mag.