Dee Koala Reaches New Streaming Milestone With Riky Rick’s ‘The Chant.’ The South African hip-hop scene is on fire—and at the centre of the blaze is none other than Cape Town’s lyrical powerhouse, Dee Koala. Riding the wave of a heartfelt collaboration, her latest feature on The Chant, alongside the late, great Riky Rick and genre-blending maestro Gemini Major, has cracked the Spotify Top 200 Daily Chart in South Africa, peaking at a sizzling #45 with 28,200 streams in just one day.
More than just a number, this moment is a testament to legacy, resilience, and raw talent. Released as a posthumous homage to Riky Rick (real name Rikhado Makhado), The Chant pulses with energy and emotion. It’s a sonic salute wrapped in Gemini Major’s smooth, genre-fusing production, anchored by Dee Koala’s razor-sharp delivery—and fans can’t get enough. The track isn’t just climbing charts; it’s climbing into the hearts of South Africans, sparking tributes and conversations across social media.
For Dee, this moment marks a triumphant leap from her previous benchmark. According to The Table Chart, her solo banger Gwan, featuring the formidable Maglera Doe Boy, saw a solid peak of #139 with 6,900 daily streams in 2023. But The Chant? It’s on another level. The streaming milestone doesn’t just eclipse her past—it redefines it.
Let’s not forget the genius behind the beat—Gemini Major’s production on The Chant blends nostalgia and innovation, crafting a track that pays homage while pushing boundaries. It’s the kind of sound that sticks with you, the kind that reminds you why South African hip-hop continues to turn heads.
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