FLVME Fires The First Shot With New Single “COUNT UP” Ahead of Album Release. The Katlehong-born rapper, songwriter, and producer—real name Lesego Mnyandu—has dropped his high-powered new single “COUNT UP”, featuring fellow South African rap heavyweights 25K and Die Mondez. It marks the first official release from his highly anticipated forthcoming album, Blvck & White.
FLVME took to social media to announce the drop in a characteristically casual but charged tone:“SORRY FOR THE WAiT !!! COUNT UP is officially out 🥂 ALBUM PREORDER AVAiLABLE ON APPLE MUSIC … 🖤🤍 Link in bio … #blvcknwhitealbum”
The new single is already being dubbed an anthem for the grinders. With its bass-heavy production, hypnotic flows, and razor-sharp verses, the track rides a sonic wave that balances street grit with melodic finesse. It’s a musical reflection of FLVME’s signature style—clean, emotional, and unrelentingly honest.
The single opens the gates to Blvck & White, an album steeped in duality—light and dark, wins and losses, fame and fragility. Though the full tracklist remains a mystery, fans have rushed to pre-order the album, eager to hear the next phase of FLVME’s evolution.
In a heartfelt July 17 post, FLVME addressed the long wait: “I understand everyone’s frustrations … it makes me even more frustrated that I have to see it daily … But jus trust and respect the process please.”
FLVME’s rise from school dropout to hip-hop heavyweight is legendary. Influenced by Lil Wayne, Travis Scott, and local icon Da L.E.S., he’s become a symbol of artistic reinvention. Known for emotionally complex records and hard-hitting collaborations with The Wrecking Crew, FLVME has steadily carved out a space for himself that few dare to challenge.
As FLVME prepares to drop what he calls a “re-introduction” of himself, fans can expect the unexpected. If “COUNT UP” is the opening shot, Blvck & White might just be the full-blown revolution.
