BLACK FONDU Paves the Way with 'Holla Back Girl'

      His debut EP is on its way...

      30 · 10 · 2025

      BLACK FONDU, a rapper and producer hailing from London and Accra, has revealed his plans for his first EP.

      The genre-defying artist captured attention with his recent single ‘im not sleeping’, a powerful and abrasive piece of rap noise. At just 21 years old, BLACK FONDU has signed with the influential label Scenic Route and is quickly becoming one of the most promising alt-rap talents in the city.

      Blending punk noise with hyper-pop and abstract grime, the upcoming EP ‘BLACKFONDUISM’ is set to be released on November 21st.

      His new single ‘holla back girl’ is not only stylish but also delightfully chaotic – featuring a clever nod to Gwen Stefani, it deconstructs Millennial pop conventions to create something fresh.

      In his own words, the song “opens my textures and my sound alongside something familiar. The best approach was to maintain a fun and organic feel while remaining true to my style and sound.”

      Listen now.

      PHOTO CREDIT: JAGO STOCK

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