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MeanAugustine Releases “Addiction” EP – A Deep Dive into Love, Desire, and Relationships
Ghanaian artist and producer MeanAugustine has officially released his much-anticipated debut EP, “Addiction”, a bold and emotionally charged exploration of love in its many forms. The eight-track project delivers a compelling narrative of passion, heartbreak, attraction, and desire, all set against a backdrop of infectious beats and dynamic production.
From the opening track “Crazy”, which tells the story of a woman asserting control in a one-night stand, to the heartfelt struggles of balancing love and financial stability in “Masherita”, MeanAugustine effortlessly captures the complexities of relationships. “Addicted” dives into raw, unfiltered passion, while “God Designed” celebrates beauty and questions love’s deeper meanings.
The EP also takes a melancholic turn with “Obi Mpena”, where MeanAugustine laments the pain of lost love, and “Fly You”, a romantic confession about unspoken feelings for a long-time crush. The energy ramps up with “Kukrudu”, an electrifying anthem packed with metaphors of healing and movement, before closing with “Packaging”, a playful yet cautionary tale about attraction and appearances.
Entirely self-produced except for “Masherita” (produced by Itz CJ Made It), “Addiction” highlights MeanAugustine’s versatility as both an artist and producer. Art Direction for the EP was handled by 1AnnorChris, giving the project a strong identity beyond the music
With Addiction, MeanAugustine sets the stage for what’s next in his career, proving he’s an artist worth paying attention to.
About MeanAugustine
Born Augustine Osei on December 10, MeanAugustine is a Ghanaian artist who started making music in 2015. Inspired by his parents’ love for music, MeanAugustine wrote his very first song about a High School crush. He loved the idea of his expressing his feelings via music and has since not looked back. With loads of unreleased music, he is optimistic of delivering the best of back to back entertainment to his growing audience nationwide.
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Ross Learmonth’s ‘Opposites’ Is a Catchy Love Letter to the Beautiful Mess of Relationships
If you’ve ever fallen for someone totally different from you—and somehow it just works—then Ross Learmonth’s new single “Opposites” will hit you right in the feels. The Johannesburg-born artist, best known as the former frontman of Prime Circle, is in full solo stride, and this latest release is as catchy as it is heartfelt.
“Opposites” has that special kind of spark: it’s playful, emotional, and seriously addictive. Think Hozier meets Imagine Dragons, with a touch of that raw storytelling vibe that makes Jeremy Loops and Matthew Mole so beloved. It’s easy to sing along to, but the lyrics will sneak up on you and make you think.
Inspired by his parents’ love story and his own romantic rollercoasters, Ross dives into the complexities of how different personalities can actually bring out the best (and sometimes worst) in each other. “It’s not always the case, but sometimes, opposites attract—and it’s magical,” he says. Honestly? Relatable.
The way the track came together is also kinda beautiful. Ross describes the song like it was just floating in the air, waiting to be caught. “It was in the room, and it wanted to be written,” he says, crediting his engineer Mark Beiling for helping him lock it down in the moment. Shoutout to the dream team, Rusti Rossouw and Tristan Carmichael (working from the UK!), who helped polish this one into the radio hit it’s becoming.
Speaking of which, “Opposites” has already been charting across some of South Africa’s top stations and made it onto big Apple Music playlists. And if you’ve been lucky enough to catch Ross live lately—maybe at Kirstenbosch or even opening for The Goo Goo Dolls (yes, those Goo Goo Dolls!)—you’ll know just how electric this track feels on stage.
Ross has a string of live dates this April and May, with a stop in Cyprus later this year (big moves!). And there’s more to come: a moodier single is dropping in May, followed by a full album either later this year or early next.
For now, though, “Opposites” is the perfect reminder that love is weird, wild, and worth it—even if it doesn’t make perfect sense on paper.
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