Namibian musicians Hitjivirue Katjatenja, known as Skrypt, and Kamaaizemi Hoveka, known as KP Illest, have released their second collaborative album titled 'It's Still Giving'. The album is a follow-up to their 2023 project 'It's Giving', and represents a continuation of their collaborative journey. According to the duo, the new album finds them at different stages in their personal and professional lives.
The concept behind the album is reflected in its title, which suggests that the moment captured in their first album has not ended. The duo explains that three years after their first collaboration, they have matured as individuals and navigated different life experiences. However, their chemistry in the studio remains strong.
The creative process for the original record was an exercise in trial and discovery, as the duo worked to find a cohesive sound that blended KP's rapid-fire delivery and Skrypt's melodic flows. For their second album, the pair approached the project with a heightened sense of creative freedom, taking bigger risks and drawing on life lessons and personal experiences accumulated since their last joint release.
The album features a guest list including Ian Lovly, Etienne Boois, Wadesixfour, Solange, and StakesBoy, with each collaborator chosen to serve the narrative of their respective track. According to the duo, the goal was not to stack up recognizable names, but to find contributors who could enhance the story being told.
A central anchor of the new project is the track 'After All This Time', which picks up the narrative thread directly from 'Love You Like I Do' on the previous album. The song serves as an emotional bridge between both eras, reflecting on how relationships and personal feelings evolve over time.
The duo notes that three years is a long time in real life, and those real-world experiences come through in the music. While the confidence, energy, and fun that listeners associate with the duo are still intact, there is more weight and perspective behind the records this time around.
The album 'It's Still Giving' is a testament to the duo's growth and maturity as artists, and their ability to create music that is both cohesive and meaningful. With its release, KP Illest and Skrypt continue to push the boundaries of their collaborative sound.
Key points
- The album 'It's Still Giving' is a direct continuation of KP Illest and Skrypt's 2023 project 'It's Giving'.
- The duo's creative process for the second album was marked by a heightened sense of creative freedom and a willingness to take bigger risks.
- The track 'After All This Time' serves as an emotional bridge between both eras of the duo's collaborative journey.
