If you are a fan of South African hip hop, you have probably heard of MashBeatz and Thato Saul. These two talented artists have been making waves in the industry with their hard-hitting beats and lyrical skills. They have collaborated on several projects, including the recent album IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW, which features the hit single BYOR BO DESE.

In this article, we will take a closer look at who MashBeatz and Thato Saul are, how they met, what their music is about, and why you should listen to their album IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW.

MashBeatz is a producer, songwriter, and rapper from Pretoria, South Africa. He is best known for his work with A-Reece and The Wrecking Crew, a collective of hip hop artists that includes Ecco, Flame, Wordz, Ex Global, and others. MashBeatz has produced many of A-Reece’s albums, such as From Me To You & Only You, And I’m Only 21, and Reece Effect. He has also released his own solo projects, such as Thanks For Nothing, Fire In The Water, and This Is Religion.

Thato Saul is a rapper and singer from Mamelodi, Pretoria. He started rapping at the age of 12 and was influenced by artists like HHP, ProKid, Cassper Nyovest, and AKA. He gained recognition for his freestyle videos on social media and his appearances on rap battles like Scrambles4Money and The Hustle. He has also released several singles and EPs, such as Hona Le Wena, Kasi Vibes Vol. 1, and Kasi Vibes Vol. 2.

MashBeatz and Thato Saul met through a mutual friend, Maglera Doe Boy, who is also a rapper and a member of The Wrecking Crew. Maglera Doe Boy introduced Thato Saul to MashBeatz in 2019 and they started working together on some songs. They soon realized that they had a good chemistry and decided to form a duo. They named themselves MashBeatz & Thato Saul and began working on their debut album.

MashBeatz & Thato Saul’s music is a blend of trap, boom bap, kwaito, and Sepitori (a slang dialect spoken in Pretoria). Their lyrics are mostly about their experiences in the streets, their hustle, their dreams, their challenges, and their culture. They also touch on social issues like poverty, crime, violence, corruption, and racism. They use a lot of metaphors, wordplay, punchlines, and references to South African history and pop culture.

Their music is also influenced by their religious beliefs. Both MashBeatz and Thato Saul are Christians and they often express their faith in their songs. They believe that God has given them a gift and a purpose to make music that inspires people and glorifies Him.

Their album IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW is a masterpiece of South African hip hop. It showcases their versatility, creativity, and skill as artists. It features 11 tracks that range from hard-hitting bangers to smooth melodies. It also features guest appearances from Maglera Doe Boy and Skidi.

The album’s title track IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW is an anthem for those who have been through the struggle and have overcome it. It’s a song that celebrates their success