The Big Hash, Sly & Kabza De Small’s “Love Is A Star” Album Surpasses 1 Million Streams In 10 Days. South Africa’s music industry is celebrating a major digital milestone after Love Is A Star, the collaborative project by The Big Hash, Sly Mndawe, and Kabelo Motha, crossed one million streams across platforms only ten days after its release.
The achievement was announced by Sony Music Africa, which thanked fans for the overwhelming support shown through streaming, sharing, and celebrating the project online. The rapid rise of the album reflects not only the strength of the artists involved but also the growing demand for collaborative South African music that blends genres and pushes creative limits.
Love Is A Star unites three distinct musical voices into one cohesive body of work. The Big Hash brings his emotionally charged lyricism and melodic rap approach, while Sly Mndawe and Kabelo Motha inject the project with rich Amapiano textures, groove-heavy production, and infectious rhythms. The result is a seamless fusion of introspective storytelling and dancefloor energy that feels fresh, vibrant, and proudly homegrown.
Listeners have quickly turned several songs from the project into fan favourites, flooding social media with reactions, clips, and praise for the chemistry between the collaborators. Fans continue to applaud the album’s replay value, smooth transitions, and ability to balance vulnerability with high-energy production.
The Big Hash also shared his appreciation for the support shortly after the project’s release, acknowledging the love pouring in from listeners across the country. The strong reception has further cemented the project as one of the most talked-about South African releases of the moment.
. Beyond boosting the profiles of the artists involved, the album’s streaming success signals a wider international appetite for locally crafted sounds that remain authentic to South African culture.
With momentum continuing to build and playlists across streaming platforms embracing the project, Love Is A Star is positioning itself as one of the standout local releases of the year.
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