Following the success of his street-certified hit Gimmicks, Gr8ful proves once again that he is one of the most dynamic and uncompromising voices in hip-hop today. On B.O.C, he teams up with Afrikaans rap heavyweight Kulture Gang, known for their gritty anthems Ciko, Bodies, and Ghetto Boi; bringing together two commanding forces of the genre on one hard-hitting track.
Produced by Herc Cut the Lights, the song is a sonic knockout - a high-energy trap banger layered with booming 808s, crisp hi-hats, and an aggressive bounce that is impossible to ignore. Fans of rap will find B.O.C delivering on all fronts - relentless verses, sharp delivery, and production that hits as hard as the message.
“B.O.C, ‘Ball on a Cheque,’ is about moving with confidence, claiming what’s yours, unapologetically,” says Gr8ful. “Together with Herc, we’ve elevated the energy on this track and turned it up even more with Kulture Gang.”
Having already cemented his reputation as a rapper on song Gimmicks, Gr8ful is unafraid to call things as he sees them, using his sharp-witted, authentic, and impossible to box attitude. The track resonated with fans across the country, racking up impressive streams and earning him a place among the most exciting new names in the scene. B.O.C builds on that momentum, adding another layer of versatility and collaboration to his growing catalogue.
Kulture Gang’s feature on B.O.C also marks a significant moment for Afrikaans rap, bringing their street-certified presence into a collaboration that bridges audiences and subcultures. Known for gritty street anthems and uncompromising lyricism, Kulture Gang meets Gr8ful’s fire head-on, creating a chemistry that crackles across the track.
The production by Herc Cut the Lights adds the final polish - a masterclass in trap production that amplifies the ferocity of both artists’ performances. Herc’s signature booming low end, immaculate percussion, and an ear for dynamics, B.O.C sounds tailor-made for fans of unfiltered hip-hop.
“Working with Herc is always special because he gets the sound and the vision right every time,” adds Gr8ful. “This record shows what’s possible when everyone on a song is locked in.”
B.O.C is the first single from Gr8ful’s upcoming EP, set to drop later this year, and serves as a bold statement of intent for what fans can expect from the project - no gimmicks, no compromise, just hard-hitting hip-hop with a South African edge. On B.O.C, Gr8ful continues his ascent as one of the country’s most promising rap talents, showing that his pen, his delivery, and his vision for collaboration are unmatched.
Fans can stream BOC this Friday, July 11, across all major DSPs.