LOOKATUPS is a rising South African artist known for blending elements of hip-hop, amapiano, and contemporary African music. Renowned for their vibrant energy and lyrical depth, LOOKATUPS has made waves in the South African music industry with collaborations and solo projects that showcase a dynamic artistic range. Their sound captures the essence of township life, while their lyrics often delve into themes of resilience, self-expression, and cultural pride.
Genre & Label
- Genres: Hip-Hop, Amapiano, Afro-fusion
- Label: Independent/Associated with TPR Records (for collaborations)
Discography
Albums
Son of Joy (2023-11-03) · Formula Boys · 10 tracks · 27:42
- Umzamo no Qhusa – 2:50
- Icebo – 2:33
- Uxolo (+Baksquiat) – 2:33
- Ixesha Lam (+Kashcpt, Orish) – 4:38
- Intsikelelo – 2:41
- Emlanjeni – 2:35
- Ungalibali – 2:30 (Also track 1/1 on Ungalibali)
- Akukholula – 2:38
- Location – 2:24 (Also track 1/1 on Location)
- Buyela (+HENNYBELIT) – 2:21
This Was A Mistake II (2022-09-02) · Formula Boys · 3 tracks · 7:41
- Push X4 – 2:02
- Umxhosa Omkhulu – Remix (+Yanga Chief) – 3:22
- Akhona – 2:17
THIS WAS A MISTAKE (2019-08-16) · UKIYOCPT · 2 tracks · 5:10
- Rookies interlude – 2:04
- Ufunani – 3:06
Singles
- Ungalibali (2023-10-06)
- Ungalibali – 2:30 (Also track 7/10 on Son of Joy)
- Location (2023-09-22)
- Location – 2:38
- Kuzolunga (2023-03-17)
- Kuzolunga (+Baby S.O.N) – 2:34
- Ndim (2022-02-03)
- Ndim (+K.Keed) – 2:45
- Umxhosa Omkhulu (2021-07-23)
- Umxhosa Omkhulu (+Flow Jones Jr.) – 2:14
- Amadolo (2021-04-03)
- Amadolo (+SimulationRxps, Flow Jones Jr.) – 4:11
- Slept On (2020-06-23)
- Slept On (+Ka$h) – 3:06
- Insertcoinz (2020-04-05)
- Insertcoinz – 2:21
Similar songs
Here are songs that are similar in style to LOOKATUPS, particularly influenced by amapiano, hip hop, and other African genres.
| Song | Artist |
|---|---|
| Umsebenzi Wethu | Busta 929 ft. Mpura |
| Abalele | Nkosazana Daughter ft. Mdu aka TRP |
| Funu | De Mthuda ft. Ntokzin |
| Uthando Lwazi | DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small ft. Qwestakufet |
| Rands and Naira | Nasty C ft. T.I. |
| Dakiwe | DBN Gogo ft. Miano |
| Ke Star (Remix) | Focalistic ft. Vigro Deep |
| Love and Peace | A-Reece ft. Wordz |
| Unstoppable | Blxckie ft. Nasty C |
| Vuma | Mellow & Sleazy ft. DJ Maphorisa |
| Uxolo | Focalistic ft. Mellow & Sleazy |
| Zaka | A-Reece |
| No Stress | Jae5 ft. L.A.X |
| Mad Over You | Runtown |
| Izolo | Kamo Mphela ft. MFR Souls |
Conclusion
LOOKATUPS is an artist on the rise, steadily carving a niche within the South African music landscape. With a growing reputation for compelling collaborations and a strong connection to cultural themes, LOOKATUPS is poised to become a prominent voice in modern African music. As they continue to develop their craft, fans and industry watchers eagerly anticipate their next projects, expecting both innovation and authenticity.
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