Temple Boys unveil a powerful fusion of gqom and Kaaps identity

“KRY jou learners voor jy my wil ry” - if that line is not familiar, then clearly you're not listening to Temple Boys enough.

- BERNELEE VOLLMER

These Ravensmead-born legends have been doing their thing since 2018, and they’re back, bolder and more seasoned than ever, ready to serve us pure Kaapse vibes with their new album Ons is Hier (meaning “We Are Here”).

With nine tracks that slap, they're fusing the raw heartbeat of traditional gqom with their signature sound, the same sound that’s made them pioneers in Mzansi’s urban music scene. But let me tell you, this album isn't just for the party.

Yeah, we still crank their tunes on beach days (windows down, speakers up) or when you're throwing down in your aunty’s backyard for that backyard bachelorette. But this time? There's more depth, but you can still jol (dance) to it.

Ons is Hier is a full-blown celebration of who we are - pride, community, defiance wrapped up in our Cape-Flats spirit. It's Temple Boys saying: “We see you. We feel you. We belong here, and were not going anywhere.”