7 December, 2018Print
Masego rounds out phenomenal year with "Favorite Tings," a holiday-spirited spin on a classic
25-date headlining US tour sold out nationwide; Critically-acclaimed debut album 'Lady Lady' released earlier this year(New York, NY): In the spirit of the season, singer, songwriter, producer and "musical polygot" (LA Times) Masego released "Favorite Tings," a festive Christmas rendition of "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music exclusively via Amazon Music. Moving seamlessly between singing, rapping and scatting with a flourish of his signature saxophone greatness, Masego's smooth winter track is a modern take on the musical classic.
Clad in a red velvet shirt, Masego takes the stage in a dimly lit barroom with his saxophone by his side. The one take video features the young charmer exhibiting his sensual, spectacular flow as he commands the crowd.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTeoPnA0QcQ
Masego's 2018 debut US headlining tour sold out all 25 dates, filling rooms like Irving Plaza in New York, The Fonda in Los Angeles, and two shows at U Street Music Hall in Washington, D.C. Joined by two back up singers, drummer, guitarist, bassist, and saxophonist, Masego put on a live performance that The Washington Post said was "smoothly choreographed" and had the "audience break into a roar."
Watch Masego perform "Old Age" with Top Dawg's SiR live at Los Angeles' The Fonda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No-OB9QLqCM
Earlier this year, Masego released his debut album 'Lady Lady' that featured collaborations with SiR, FKJ, Tiffany Gouche, Kehlani and De'Wayne Jackson. Pitchfork called the 13-song collection a "sophisticated, seductive mix" and FADER raved about its "multi-faceted take on romance, heartbreak, and love," additionally "proving he's having the most successful year of his budding career." (The Washington Post)
Praise for Masego:
"a chameleon, a musical shapeshifter, the creator of a blueprint for a new kind of sound" - NPR
"sophisticated" - Pitchfork
"a musical polymath who’s equally funny, flirtatious, and sensitive" - FADER
"musical polyglot" and "young charmer" - LA Times
"smooth and lavish energy" - Vogue
"one of the few musicians out there who is truly pushing boundaries" - Highsnobiety
"Masego is a silk man now... on ‘Lady Lady,’ Masego strides into grown and sexy territory" - Vibe
“Silky smooth” - Paste
Masego on the web:
https://www.facebook.com/UncleSego/
https://www.instagram.com/Masego/