Neo Ndawo is no stranger to the music scene having laid the foundation for some of the hottest tracks to come out of the 031. Presented with the title of Durban’s Best Producer by DCA in 2019, he is dropping his first solo artist release of 2021, "VISA."

Lingo is an EP that was released July 1st 2020. This year he picks up where he left off as he prepares for Lingo 2, the release of Visa provides us with a slight insight of what we can expect from his much anticipated forthcoming EP.

The title "Lingo" according to Ndawo refers to his own authentic rap style and his ability to experiment with unique flows and lyrics. Visa therefore fits the Lingo brief perfectly in that it projects a vibrant tropical sound, with the marimba as the lead instrument. The first section of the beat has a log drum which is a bass drum most commonly used in the genre of Amapiano, this makes the song a perfect blend of current hip hop and Amapiano, clearly showcasing the artist’s use of South African inspiration.

Visa possesses a celebrative theme, and is easy on the ear making it highly commercial. The lyrics are merely a statement to the world that Neo’s lingo or style of rap is now international, solidifying the fact that music has no boundaries.
In the song he says "drop the bag lethi zaka for a feature, took the lingo overseas without a visa, sengiyabiza."
This simply means that one should pay up if one wants to work with him, and that the sound he is creating is crossing borders and on an international level without the requisition of a visa.

This is a perfect song for people who embrace their authenticity, and who strive to make their worth known to the world through the talent they possess, regardless where they may come from. Lingo to the world!

VISA

Award-winning producer Neo Ndawo is back, this time with Lingo 2; a continuation of the Lingo series which began with his Lingo EP last year.

Lingo 2 Explained:
Ndawo describes his writing on this project as a representation of the vocabulary most commonly used in the streets of Durban. With Lingo 2 he continues to take American flows, flips them by bringing forth his own style, and exudes a unique play on words in his music. Neo's inspiration includes the likes of Kwaito heavyweights such as Zola 7, Mdu, and Mandoza A.K.A. Freshndlozin. The aforementioned artists have contributed significantly to the sound that he curates, and he maintains a local lingo in his rhymes throughout the project to capture a sense of authenticity, as well as solidify his South African roots.

04.IMALI YAM

02.MPUMELELO

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Need Naw Feat PATFROMTHESLUMS

The Water

Neo Ndawo is no stranger to the music scene having produced for many heavyweights in the South African music industry, namely; Loki, Mnqobi Yazo, Fifi Cooper, Tyler ICU, & Yashna, to mention a few. This time however he is back with new music, an EP titled Lingo 3, the 3rd and final instalment of the 3-part sequel; delivering it as both the lead artist and producer.

The project features seven tracks, each showcasing Neo Ndawo's multifaceted skillset, as well as unique sound. It also features some of the hottest names in the Durban music scene, including Yashna, Macarisma, Buddha, Bino, PATFROMTHESLUMS, Skorch Supernova, Tony Taylor, and Stix Jnr.

07.Akuko Lula Ft Buddha

06.By Any Means Ft Yashna

05.Ijewish Ft Skorch Supanova X Tony Taylor & Stixx

04.No No

03.Nje Ngam Ft Bino

02.Anymore Ft PATTFROMTHESLUMS

01.Ksele Kancane Ft Macarisma

Weekend Re-Up Ft Suggz & Yashna

Lingo is Ndawo's 3rd solo project to date. The EP consists of 6 songs with a culmination of Hip Hop and Trap as the highlighted genres. Lingo was produced in a period of 6 months, and is produced, written, recorded and engineered by Neo himself.

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