Booshle G performs medley of two popular SA songs on Friday Live
South African musician Booshle G joined 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' for his first-ever Friday Live and shared more about himself and his upcoming debut album, 'I Was Never Alone'.
Breakout star Booshle G closed off 2025 with a brand new single, 'Heavy'.
His latest release was the final single offering from his upcoming debut album, 'I Was Never Alone', set for release on 13 February 2026.
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On Friday, 30 January, the 'Take Me Home' singer joined Breakfast with Martin Bester for a Friday Live performance.
Booshle G performed a medley of Matthew Mole's 'Take Yours, I'll Take Mine' and Francois van Coke and Spoegwolf’s 'Dagdrome in Suburbia'.
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'Heavy' formed part of what was a breakout year for the South African singer-songwriter.
Raw, emotional and deeply human, 'Heavy' captures the moment life feels like too much, and the quiet fight to keep going anyway.
"This is a song I wrote in the middle of feeling completely weighed down, tired, frustrated and questioning why life has to hurt so much," Booshle shares.
"It's my cry from that place, but also my reminder that the fire inside me is still burning. Even in the pain, there's a way forward."
Fresh off his UK and European dates with Neon Dreams in 2025, he is already gearing up for his next European tour, this time supporting Billy Raffoul. He was also recently announced as a headliner for Splashy Fen and as part of the KDay line-up for his debut appearance next year.
The single offers an additional glimpse into the storytelling and emotional honesty that define 'I Was Never Alone'.
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The 12-track indie, folk and pop album explores doubt, heartbreak, healing and the discovery that even in the loneliest moments, we are held by something bigger.
Fans can expect to hear some favourites on the album, such as 'Best Life', 'Broken Heart' and 'Take Me Home'.
"This album is everything I've felt, everything I've lived," he says.
"If you've ever questioned or lost your way, I hope these songs remind you that you were never alone, and you never will be."
Who is Booshle G?
Booshle G is a South African singer-songwriter whose sound blends indie, folk and pop with raw emotional honesty.
In just a short time, he has emerged as one of the country's most exciting new voices, earning international attention through his heartfelt storytelling and magnetic live performances.
He has toured across the UK and Europe with Neon Dreams, is set to join Billy Raffoul on a European tour in 2026, and recently became the first South African artist signed to Nettwerk Music Group.
With his debut album, 'I Was Never Alone', on the way, Booshle G is stepping into a powerful global moment rooted in authenticity, vulnerability and a deep connection to his listeners.
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