A-Reece tops SA Apple Music chart hours after release

by Nomonde Simelane

A-Reece has done it again. His nine-track project, Business As Usual raced to the top of Apple Music’s South African album chart within hours of its release, becoming the fastest release this year to land at number one.

This is according to SA Hip Hop Mag industry trackers and social posts from local music commentators.

Music writers note the comparison after a tweet from the account 2022 AFRICA highlighted A-Reece’s rapid rise and the shift at the top of the charts.

Kelvin Momo’s release had already made headlines for its streaming milestone on Spotify South Africa and its strong global entries, raising the bar for local artists this year.

All 9 songs are now in the Malawi Top 20 and charting in 16 other countries.


Fans and industry voices celebrated A-Reece’s chart performance online, sharing screenshots and posts that documented the EP’s climb.

Social posts from the artist’s camp and music pages confirmed the Apple Music placement, while specialist outlets reported on the immediate impact across genre charts.

For listeners, the story is simple: a well-timed release and a devoted fan base pushed Business As Usual to a swift chart peak.

First published on Cape {town} etc

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