{"id":57587,"date":"2024-10-24T16:46:31","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T16:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng"},"modified":"2024-10-24T17:10:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T17:10:42","slug":"ati-drops-mankalakaleng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng","title":{"rendered":"ATI Drops \u201cMankalakaleng\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Botswana. <\/strong><\/span><b>Botswana\u2019s most celebrated hip-hop artist, Atlasaone Molemogi, has once again demonstrated why he is one of the nation\u2019s brightest musical talents.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Just last week, the artist better known as ATI unveiled his highly-anticipated EP, Mankalakaleng, a project that showcases his signature blend of lyrical prowess and dynamic soundscapes.<\/p>\n<p>With creativity at the core of his craft, this release marks a new chapter in his impressive career.<\/p>\n<p>A declaration of ambition<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to Time Out, ATI\u2019s manager, Benah Kobotwe, described the EP\u2019s title, \u201cMankalakaleng,\u201d which translates into reaching for \u201cthe top,\u201d as more than just a name but a bold statement of intent too.<\/p>\n<p>A pivotal moment<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis EP marks a pivotal moment in his career, representing the heights he is striving for alongside the people who have supported him all the way,\u201d she said. \u201cThe sky is the limit, and together, we\u2019re reaching for it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Regarding why as many as 15 tracks on the EP, Kobotwe explained: \u201cA digital EP has no limit as to the number of tracks it can have.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For ATI, \u201cMankalakaleng\u201d is also a reflection of the journey that has brought him to this point. \u201cIt\u2019s been a while since I last dropped an album,\u201d he noted. \u201cMankalakaleng captures not just where I\u2019ve been as an artist but also where I\u2019m going. It\u2019s a testament to growth, resilience, and the ever-evolving nature of my craft.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Progress and perseverance<\/p>\n<p>His words underscore the personal evolution that shapes the EP, making it more than just a musical release but a story of progress and perseverance.<\/p>\n<p>The making of \u201cMankalakaleng\u201d was a team effort, with some of the industry\u2019s most talented producers contributing to its unique sound.<\/p>\n<p>ATI expressed deep gratitude for his collaborators, including Dintleonthetrack, Royal DJ, Slim Kidd, and Bomber Beats who all helped bring his vision to life.<\/p>\n<p>Special thanks<\/p>\n<p>He singled out Veezo View for his creative synergy, saying: \u201cSpecial thanks to Veezo View for the tracks we created together; your contributions brought a whole new energy to this EP.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These collaborations not only highlight the rich diversity of Botswana\u2019s music scene but also emphasise ATI\u2019s commitment to pushing artistic boundaries.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of ATI\u2019s music lies a deep connection to his fans. Their unwavering support has been the driving force behind his passion and creativity, hence his ode to them.<\/p>\n<p>Palpable<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost importantly, to my fans, your support has been the foundation of everything I do,\u201d he said. \u201cYou have stood by me and it is because of you that I continue to create with passion and purpose.<\/p>\n<p>ATI\u2019s gratitude to his fans is palpable, and his latest release is a testament to the bond that he shares with those who have followed his journey. His message has always been clear: his artistry is about more than just himself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs I always say, it\u2019s not about me, it\u2019s not about you; it\u2019s all about the people,\u201d he reflected.<\/p>\n<p>A rallying cry<\/p>\n<p>This ethos is evident throughout Mankalakaleng, which is not only a celebration of his musical journey but a rallying cry for collective ambition and community spirit.<\/p>\n<p>Through this EP, ATI is inviting his listeners to join him on a path to greatness, making \u201cMankalakaleng\u201d at once a cultural statement and a musical achievement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Botswana Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Botswana. Botswana\u2019s most celebrated hip-hop artist, Atlasaone Molemogi, has once again demonstrated why he is one of the nation\u2019s brightest musical talents. Just last week, the artist better known as ATI unveiled his highly-anticipated EP, Mankalakaleng, a project that showcases his signature blend of lyrical prowess and dynamic soundscapes. With creativity at the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":57586,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,4],"tags":[234],"class_list":["post-57587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-news","category-culture-and-art","tag-botswana"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>ATI Drops \u201cMankalakaleng\u201d - Botswana<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Botswana\u2019s most celebrated hip-hop artist, Atlasaone Molemogi, has once again demonstrated why he is one of the natio ...\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"ATI Drops \u201cMankalakaleng\u201d\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Botswana\u2019s most celebrated hip-hop artist, Atlasaone Molemogi, has once again demonstrated why he is one of the natio ...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Botswana\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AfricaPressTunisiaa\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-10-24T16:46:31+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-10-24T17:10:42+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/botswana\/sites\/38\/2024\/10\/sm_1729777033.098737.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"630\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"cfeditoren\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"cfeditoren\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"cfeditoren\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/#\/schema\/person\/068c7ab4e9634ae78ec5d54ec46598bb\"},\"headline\":\"ATI Drops \u201cMankalakaleng\u201d\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-10-24T16:46:31+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-10-24T17:10:42+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng\"},\"wordCount\":572,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/botswana\/sites\/38\/2024\/10\/sm_1729777033.098737.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Botswana\"],\"articleSection\":[\"all news\",\"culture and art\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng\",\"name\":\"ATI Drops \u201cMankalakaleng\u201d - Botswana\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/botswana\/sites\/38\/2024\/10\/sm_1729777033.098737.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-10-24T16:46:31+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-10-24T17:10:42+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/#\/schema\/person\/068c7ab4e9634ae78ec5d54ec46598bb\"},\"description\":\"Botswana\u2019s most celebrated hip-hop artist, Atlasaone Molemogi, has once again demonstrated why he is one of the natio ...\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/botswana\/sites\/38\/2024\/10\/sm_1729777033.098737.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/botswana\/sites\/38\/2024\/10\/sm_1729777033.098737.jpg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":630,\"caption\":\"ATI Drops \u201cMankalakaleng\u201d\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"ATI Drops \u201cMankalakaleng\u201d\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/\",\"name\":\"Botswana\",\"description\":\"Just another Africa News Agency Sites site\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/#\/schema\/person\/068c7ab4e9634ae78ec5d54ec46598bb\",\"name\":\"cfeditoren\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7417380fa9e23b5c57fdbfdaf3fdf92ee478f759a084addda5faa3732853e74a?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7417380fa9e23b5c57fdbfdaf3fdf92ee478f759a084addda5faa3732853e74a?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"cfeditoren\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"ATI Drops \u201cMankalakaleng\u201d - Botswana","description":"Botswana\u2019s most celebrated hip-hop artist, Atlasaone Molemogi, has once again demonstrated why he is one of the natio ...","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"ATI Drops \u201cMankalakaleng\u201d","og_description":"Botswana\u2019s most celebrated hip-hop artist, Atlasaone Molemogi, has once again demonstrated why he is one of the natio ...","og_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng","og_site_name":"Botswana","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AfricaPressTunisiaa","article_published_time":"2024-10-24T16:46:31+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-10-24T17:10:42+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":630,"url":"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/botswana\/sites\/38\/2024\/10\/sm_1729777033.098737.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"cfeditoren","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"cfeditoren","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng"},"author":{"name":"cfeditoren","@id":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/#\/schema\/person\/068c7ab4e9634ae78ec5d54ec46598bb"},"headline":"ATI Drops \u201cMankalakaleng\u201d","datePublished":"2024-10-24T16:46:31+00:00","dateModified":"2024-10-24T17:10:42+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng"},"wordCount":572,"commentCount":0,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/botswana\/sites\/38\/2024\/10\/sm_1729777033.098737.jpg","keywords":["Botswana"],"articleSection":["all news","culture and art"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng","url":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng","name":"ATI Drops \u201cMankalakaleng\u201d - Botswana","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/botswana\/sites\/38\/2024\/10\/sm_1729777033.098737.jpg","datePublished":"2024-10-24T16:46:31+00:00","dateModified":"2024-10-24T17:10:42+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/#\/schema\/person\/068c7ab4e9634ae78ec5d54ec46598bb"},"description":"Botswana\u2019s most celebrated hip-hop artist, Atlasaone Molemogi, has once again demonstrated why he is one of the natio ...","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/botswana\/sites\/38\/2024\/10\/sm_1729777033.098737.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/botswana\/sites\/38\/2024\/10\/sm_1729777033.098737.jpg","width":1200,"height":630,"caption":"ATI Drops \u201cMankalakaleng\u201d"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/ati-drops-mankalakaleng#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"ATI Drops \u201cMankalakaleng\u201d"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/","name":"Botswana","description":"Just another Africa News Agency Sites site","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/#\/schema\/person\/068c7ab4e9634ae78ec5d54ec46598bb","name":"cfeditoren","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7417380fa9e23b5c57fdbfdaf3fdf92ee478f759a084addda5faa3732853e74a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7417380fa9e23b5c57fdbfdaf3fdf92ee478f759a084addda5faa3732853e74a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"cfeditoren"}}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57587","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/84"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57587"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57587\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57586"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57587"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57587"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57587"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}