Flying high on the success of her last single “can’t stop” — which climbed to the top of the 5FM Top 40 and made waves across streaming platforms — Zimbabwean-Ethiopian rapper and lyricist Hanna has unveiled a brand-new single titled “tough crowd.”
A genre bending song that blends together the raw storytelling of hip-hop with the smooth textures of R&B and polished pop production. The end result of this musical alchemy is an empowering anthem dedicated to anyone who’s ever felt like their best still wasn’t enough.
Sparked by the heartbreak of someone close, the song speaks to the universal struggle of people-pleasing and the liberation that comes with breaking free.
“tough crowd is one of those songs I didn’t realise I also needed to hear until I was done making it. It started out about someone else, then quickly became very close to home. It’s one of those messages that just resonates deeply and that almost anyone can relate to,” shared Hanna
From making her mark in Mr Eazi’s #emPawa100 and Nasty C’s Lift As You Rise, to a Best Female nomination at the South African Hip-Hop Awards for her debut mixtape The Girl in the Durag, Hanna is firmly cementing her place in the music industry. In 2024, her critically acclaimed Guilt Free EP earned widespread praise and landed her on Apple Music’s Africa Now, and Radio’s Big 5 with lead single “Pride.”
Now, with “tough crowd”, Hanna reinforces her new era — one that builds on the momentum of her chart-topping success while championing authenticity, self-assurance, and artistry that resonates deeply with her growing audience.
