New Music Friday: K. O drops "Pharadise" ft. Young Stunna and teases upcoming album

South African veteran rapper, K.O — also known as Mr Cashtime — has dropped yet another scorching new single featuring Amapiano hitmaker, Young Stunna, titled "Pharadise". Seamlessly blending Hip-Hop and Amapiano, "Pharadise" is a taste of K.O's upcoming album "Phara City" and proves just how much pushing musical boundaries builds bridges across genres.

Having collaborated in the past on a chart-topping single called "SETE", K.O and Young Stunna leave fans with no doubt that this song will stay on repeat. With K.O delivering razor-sharp verses and Young Stunna serving melodies in the chorus, listeners took to Twitter to express how moved they are by this single. Some loved the song for it's relatability, and others appreciated the message behind it.

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Nothing glam about grinding.
But with Pharadise in the background? It feels like a movie.#PharaCity https://t.co/z9VolMu8eA pic.twitter.com/tKgbrYMz1T
— Ms. Mofokeng (@amahle___) April 25, 2025

This one’s got that classic KO touch with a fresh vibe — Young Stunna came through too! #Pharadise
— wisely (@JustMane_) April 25, 2025

Listening to #Pharadise has reminded me how much I relate to this song by being a hustler in the ehailing service. Y’all gave the streets a song that resonates with the hustle in #PharaCity thank you for that. pic.twitter.com/Q17H9kJJ0C

— ❄️ LUCKY ❄️ (@LuckyMahloane) April 25, 2025

Okay now we are served with good music. #Pharadise #PharaCity
— Kea🐝 (@RealKeabetswe) April 25, 2025

I’m a hustler, and I know it gets better with time.
Listening to #Pharadise just reminded me how deeply I relate — from the grind to the goal. Big love to y’all for giving the streets a soundtrack that speaks to the hustle in #PharaCity. pic.twitter.com/PiIEAU1Z0r
— Nomhlekazi🌸 (@Pride_Nomhle) April 25, 2025

This is how you build hype for an album KO & Young Stunna snapped! #Pharadise #PharaCity

— Ms. Mofokeng (@amahle___) April 25, 2025

Before the release of "Pharadise", Mr Cashtime announced his album release date for "Phara City" earlier in the week in a heartfelt Instagram post. The post reads:

"An open letter in musical form to my people, my heart, my South Africa—this one’s for us. Phara City, my new album dropping June 13, 2025, is a mirror held up to our lives, reflecting the raw, beautiful chaos we navigate every day. We’re a nation of hustlers, dreamers, fighters—laughing through the pain, loving through the struggle, uniting through it all. This project is the soundtrack to that story, our story, scored with every ounce of my soul.

Pain, love, joy, ambition—these are the pillars of Phara City. After months of doubt, grind, and belief in the vision, I’m ready to share this time capsule with you. Thank you for rocking with me and for being part of the Ntokozo K.O Mdluli journey for 19 years. Here’s to making you proud with this next chapter."

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Fans can look forward to an album that reflects pain, love, joy, and ambition. This album is set to be a form of storytelling and allow listeners to immerse themselves in music that resonates with them and their everyday lives.