Fans of the hit South African series Spinners have another reason to celebrate as the fourth soundtrack album, titled IGNITION, has officially arrived.
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The latest release adds to the growing musical catalogue accompanying the second season of the popular drama, which brings together South African artists and different sounds to reflect the energy and culture of spinning.
The soundtrack project forms part of the musical world of Spinners 2, a series that places South Africa’s car-spinning culture at the centre of its storytelling.
A growing musical collection
The music accompanying the second season reflects the diversity of South Africa’s music industry, bringing together established musicians and emerging talent.
According to Music In Africa, the wider Spinners 2 soundtrack project, overseen by South African music executive and filmmaker Lance Stehr, features contributions from artists including Zola 7, Mlindo The Vocalist, Kabelo Mabalane, DJ Sneja, Ben Major, Miiss Makoti, SeshMoola, Thando Jay and Cantona James.
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The project explores a range of local sounds, including gqom, hip-hop, Afro-soul, amapiano, lekompo, Bacardi, 3-step and Afro-house.
The series itself follows Ethan (played by Cantona James), a young driver whose involvement in gang life takes him on a journey through the world of spinning, an extreme motorsport deeply rooted in South African car culture.
With IGNITION now available, fans of the series have another soundtrack release to add to their playlists.
The fourth album further highlights the relationship between music and storytelling in Spinners 2, while continuing to showcase the talent and sounds that make South Africa’s music scene distinctive.
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