TONY DAYIMANE UNLEASHES BIG BOY EP II , A BLOCKBUSTER 8-TRACK EP
FEATURING ANATII, 25K, ANZO, USIMAMANE & MORE
Umlazi-born rapper Tony Dayimane opens a compelling new chapter with Big Boy II , a coming-of-age project that captures the tension between his township roots and big-city ambitions, as he navigates the growing pains of independence, manhood, and self-definition in the heart of Johannesburg. After weeks of fan speculation and the buzz of Dilikiyane featuring Usimamane, Tony Dayimane delivers the follow-up everyone’s been waiting for: Big Boy EP II. Clocking in at eight tracks, the EP builds on the momentum of his triple-platinum debut Big Boy and cements his position as one of the most exciting voices in South African hip-hop right now.
Where Big Boy introduced a sharp-tongued storyteller with something to prove, Big Boy EP II reveals an artist stepping into his own. The production is more refined, the writing more introspective, and the features are carefully chosen, not for hype, but to deepen the narrative. Each collaborator feels intentional, adding dimension to Tony Dayimane’s evolving story.
Leading the pack is “Imizwa” featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu, a slow-burning, emotional cut that’s already been certified gold. Tony taps into his vulnerable side, while Lwah delivers a soulful, gut-punch of a hook that’s helped make the track a standout with fans and on radio. The chemistry with Usimamane on Dilikiyane hasn’t faded either. If anything, the Metro FM-nominated duo sound sharper and more locked-in than ever,offering fans the kind of raw, unfiltered energy that made their ealier collabs a hit.
But Big Boy EP II doesn’t stop there. Anatii lends his genre-defying mysticism to Kwedini, arguably the EP’s most sonically daring track. 25K brings a dose of Pitori realism with his signature streetwise delivery, while Anzo,one of the most compelling new voices in Zulu rap,adds a poetic, almost spiritual edge that grounds the project in something deeper. Tony's latest release builds on a remarkable trajectory. His debut album, Red October: Induction, amassed 1 million streams on its first day, and Big Boy achieved triple-platinum status. Earlier this year he peaked at over 1 million monthly Spotify listeners, establishing himself as one of South Africa’s youngest and most influential streaming artists.
Big Boy EP II is a statement. It’s the sound of an artist growing in real-time, without losing his roots,or his edge. Bold, collaborative, and deeply grounded in both township truth and global ambition.
Big Boy II is out now on all major streaming platforms
