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Maftown rap trio HashOne has released their sophomore album, TSHENASU. And, judging by the impressive list of guest artists on the project, it is sure to get the stamp of approval from anyone and everyone that calls themselves a true fan of Motswako. The list of cameos is awash with legends of the sub-genre, including the likes of Morafe, Tuks Senganga, Stoan, and Mo Molemi, to name but a few.

Sonically, the album does justice to Motswako heritage while remaining true to HashOne’s boom-bap rap roots with an intricate blend of hard bass drums, snappy acoustics, and hard-hitting lyrics. It’s nothing like the mainstream one-hit traps and endless skrr skrr’s that have characterized the last decade of the hip-hop scene.

What makes HashOne unique is how each member’s individuality shines through while their effervescent rap strips are about progressive content that permeates through social discord. Mix Wa Leninja, Nasi TauTona, and Sun G Wa Lefika have very different styles but what is common among them is the intensity and clear sense of purpose in how they use music as a transcendent vessel of progressive dialogue.

The name of the album is derived from a purpose-driven statement, which is based on the meaning of each rapper’s real name. TSHepiso means ‘Promise’, NAsi, means ‘Nation’ and SUngula means ‘To start’ and, thus, they have created TSHENASU as a call to action “to fulfill our promise to the nation that we will finish what we started.”

HashOne is a rap trio consisting of Mix Wa Le Ninja, Nasi TauTona and Sun G wa Lefika.
Over the years, they have garnered a reputation for delivering well-received songs and
landing features as members of sound design company Sotho Mafia Entertainment.
Between them, they have worked with SAMA Award Winners Tuks, AKA, and Khuli Chana
as well as the likes of KayGizm, Towdee Mac, Mo Molemi and HHP,.