Slyme’s 'Wishes' from Gava Foxx Nation EP: A Shot at Stardom

Slyme Foxx has long established himself as a voice from the garrison, painting gritty pictures of urban life with sharp lyricism and unflinching commentary.

His new song, "Wishes," off the Gava Nation EP, is another striking addition to his catalogue, but this time, there’s a satirical twist. In "Wishes," Slyme Foxx is taking aim not at life’s hardships but at the gatekeepers of hip hop who often dismiss his lyricism for being too simple or lacking in technicality.

The irony, of course, is that Slyme Foxx is anything but simple. He knows how to weave stories that resonate with the streets, and while some critics may be stuck on counting syllables or looking for hyper-technical flows, Foxx focuses on delivering something more—raw, unfiltered narratives. In Wishes, he doesn’t just address this critique, he mocks it, making light work of bars that feel effortless, but hit hard if you really listen.

A standout line in the song is "Wapera mwedzi, dzamera mhodzi asi dzine muridzi, idzi ndedzangu, uyu ane nzungu mombe nembudzi, VaMtukudzi, ndafanan'ina, Ndadya mufenje ndiri murenje". Here, Foxx cleverly aligns himself with Zimbabwean musical legend Oliver Mtukudzi, showing both a respect for the past and a claim for his own future in the spotlight. The phrase captures his experience of coming up from nothing, eating scraps while surviving in a wilderness—yet now, he’s shooting for the stars. The playfulness of his delivery only highlights his confidence. He’s well aware that his rise to stardom is undeniable, even if certain purists don’t want to give him his due.

The track itself carries a smooth, floating vibe, where Slyme Foxx glides over the beat as if freestyling. It’s this kind of laid-back mastery that sets him apart. There's an ease in his flow that might fool the untrained ear into thinking he’s not really trying—when, in fact, that’s the genius of it all.

Visually, the "Wishes" video is equally understated, almost soliloquy-like. Gava seems to be in a world of his own, living up to the song’s introspective nature. He lets the visuals serve the message without the need for over-the-top theatrics. It’s just him, his truth, and the ghetto reality that continues to inspire his art.

Slyme Foxx isn’t just shooting for the stars—he’s already a star in the making, and "Wishes" is his bold affirmation of that reality.

We continue to hope that his handlers are to his best interest by allowing more space for him and Icey Ekxne some performances across board whether at Shebeen Fest or Jongwe Corner, bring that to life!

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