Shane Eagle is arguably the most unexpected rap star SA has seen over the past decade.

But barely two years later, having divided opinion on the show and placing fourth, Eagle burst onto the scene and proved himself to be a superstar of note with his introspective and surprisingly cohesive debut album “Yellow”. 

That album went on to win Best Hip Hop Album at the 2018 South African Music Awards (SAMAs), and in the blink of an eye, Eagle established himself as a force to be reckoned with alongside the likes of fellow trailblazing newcomers Nasty C and A-Reece.

In the seven years since, the multi platinum-selling rapper has barely broken character in continuing to add to the storytelling-rap traditions left behind by the rap stars he idolised growing up.His new single, “Hold You”, which comes out on Friday, March 31, sees him continue on this path. “Ayo, these hands were meant to scorch mics,” he raps.