Artist Review: Scar of Botswana
He’s not only a talented lyricist but he also possesses a good sense of business acumen. This is none other than Thato Matlhabaphiri popularly known to the masses as Scar.
The versatile Hip Hop MC is also the brains behind the popular clothing label simply termed P.O.D.I, an acronym which simply translates into People of Different Identities-a fitting name if you consider the numerous tribes which make up our peaceful country.
Being one of Botswana’s few lyrically-gifted MCs whose knack for unleashing a powerful rendition on stage is unparalleled to none; Scar has been nominated for two categories in the Channel O Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards. The young man first broke into the local dog-eat-dog music industry in 2001 and trod where the angels feared by becoming one of the first few individuals to release a Hip Hop offering.
Fast forward the clock to 2006, Scar resurfaced again and unleashed a very powerful album simply entitled ‘Happy Hour.’
Released both under Breakthrough and Ramco Loco Records the super slamming album has since its release dominated both local and international airwaves, making it a first for a local Hip Hop album to garner such an immense following. He is credited among other things to take to the stage alone without any female or male dancer gyrating or twirling alongside him and still be able to tame and soothe the masses making them melt under his hypnotizing musical spell.
The album has been crafted with the help of the country’s versatile producers, Eric Ramogobya and Earth both of Ramco Loco Records and among other artistes the talented lyricist features Kast, Third Mind, Michelle and Eskimos. The 21-track album also features Shoes of Machesa fame. As clear testimony that his star continues to shine even beyond our borders, the versatile MC recently brought the roof down when he performed at the Big Brother Africa II eviction party held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The show which has more than one million views across the African continent without a doubt thrust our gifted lass from the dusty village of Molepolole into the dizzy pinnacle of fame and this will undoubtedly give him the coveted and much needed advantage at the Channel O Spirit of Africa Music Awards which is slated for October 11. Another local group which has been nominated is Acid for their thumping song ‘Banyana le Basimane’. The awards will be staged at the Johannesburg City Hall on Thursday 11 October 2007 and we wish our local stars all the luck in the world.
Source: The Voice
5 Responses to “Artist Review: Scar of Botswana”
By ill law on Nov 3, 2007 | Reply
i dont know why ya’ll kiss scars ass so much,dat niga aint all that.fine,he can spit a very lil bit,but he aint none compared to the niggaz u overlook.ya’ll dont know shit about hip hop so dont say shit about it,period!apollo diablo,orakle,ill law,slik the arsonist and the USM are forces to be reckoned with ,better yet to be feared!
By Bame on Nov 14, 2007 | Reply
SCAR is the best hip hop MC’s of all time in Botswana, so this award he got was really meant for him get. Though it has been a while since i been away from Botswana i don’t know what has been happening lately, i been searching all over the internet tryna find a website where i can atleast listen to the music cuz it’s impossible to find his album in America.
By lizzie on Mar 4, 2008 | Reply
scar rocks plus hiz a pretty down to earth guy.his muzik iz ayte n ill law is just one mean envious chap.watever he got aginst scar thats hiz probz scar rockz.
By Mpho Molapisi on Mar 4, 2008 | Reply
Scar is one of the hardes rappers in bots i have total respect 4 this nigger i look up 2 him as a rapper and as a storyteller he has raw talent period.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Mpho Molapisi on Mar 4, 2008 | Reply
Ayo son thats sum real shit you talkin man ,i mean scar is real but they are a few real niggas on tha street that can out do scar by far ,i mean niggas tht are serius bout hip-hop those niggas you mensoned i prsonaly know a few and these guys dont play no games its realy tight 2 know that they r a few niggas that know tha art of hip-hop,