Usimamane Marks Major Milestone With ‘Bank.’ Rising hip-hop artist Usimamane has announced an exciting milestone for his latest track, “Bank,” which has officially reached a million streams on Spotify. Originally intended to follow his hit single “Cheque,” Usimamane reflects on the journey behind the song’s creation, expressing his gratitude for the contributions of his collaborators.
In a heartfelt post, Usimamane revealed the backstory of “Bank,” stating, “This song was supposed to be the next single after ‘Cheque,’ replacing the long overdue remix.” He reminisced about discussions with renowned artist Anatii, who played a pivotal role in shaping the song. “I remember when we were making it, I was talking to the biggest Qo Anatii about having some artists on the remix, but those artists didn’t want to participate. I was so hurt,” Usimamane admitted.
Anatii stepped in with encouragement, telling Usimamane, “Give me the song; I’ll call the bruz myself, I’ll give you the ‘Cheque’ remix.” Although Usimamane initially declined, Anatii’s passionate remark, “Actually, fuck a cheque; you need a bank,” resonated deeply, inspiring the final concept of the track.
Expressing his admiration, Usimamane emphasized Anatii’s invaluable contributions, stating, “He mixed and produced the song, helping my brothers Charlie, Kling, and Slay.” His excitement is palpable as he acknowledges Anatii’s status as one of the few artists he loves and respects in the industry.
Usimamane also teased about another artist’s involvement in the track, hinting at their exceptional contribution without naming names, saying, “I won’t talk about Tony ‘cause he knows what he did on this song lol.” He highlighted that many others played significant roles in bringing “Bank” to life, acknowledging his producer team: “Ladies and gents, boys and girls, ‘Cheque remix’ bank is on million thanks to you, my kultsharals, for bumping it.”
As Usimamane celebrates this achievement, fans eagerly await what’s next for the talented artist, who continues to push boundaries and make waves in the South African hip-hop scene.
