Every once in a while, the culture introduces a name that doesn’t just show promise — it delivers immediately. In 2025, that name is IG Lunar. After a dominant run packed with hits, numbers, and real impact, IG Lunar has officially been voted Best New Artist at the Venrap MusiQ Awards.
This win is about momentum, discipline, and timing.
A Breakout Run That Took Over 2025
IG Lunar’s rise wasn’t slow — it was decisive. His breakout record “Muyani” became a defining sound of the year, earning:
- Best Collaboration of 2025
- Best Amapiano/3-Step Song of 2025
Produced by Crosswavee, Muyani brought together Blissbouy and Rendie Gaga, creating a song that crossed Venrap, Amapiano, and 3-Step spaces effortlessly.
The record didn’t just chart — it moved people.
The Numbers Tell the Truth
IG Lunar’s 2025 run came with serious stats:
- 715,000 streams on Spotify for Muyani
- 470,000 views on YouTube
- 10,000 views in just 3 days for the official music video
- 97,000 monthly listeners on Spotify
For a new artist, that’s a heavy footprint.
More Than a Single: Mutulagole EP
While Muyani was running the streets, IG Lunar also delivered a full body of work — the 7-track EP titled “Mutulagole”. The project showed depth beyond the hit, proving he could hold attention across multiple records.
Mutulagole leaned into storytelling, emotion, and sound exploration, balancing Venrap roots with modern, accessible production. No fillers, just intent. The EP made it clear that IG Lunar wasn’t built for moments — he’s built for longevity.
Consistency Across Records
Beyond Muyani, IG Lunar kept the pressure on with records like “Marotho,” also produced by Crosswavee, which pulled in 360,000 streams on Spotify alone. Each release added another layer to his growing catalog and reinforced his position in the Venrap space.
By the end of the year, IG Lunar had laminated his status as one of the most exciting new voices in the culture.
A Culture-Backed Win
Winning Best New Artist hits different when it’s backed by the people. IG Lunar’s music resonated in the streets, online, and on major platforms, making his rise feel organic and earned.
“Lunar lo hulesa mamtha” wasn’t just a line — it became a reflection of an artist who arrived ready.
Congratulations to IG Lunar, your Best New Artist at the Venrap MusiQ Awards.
From award-winning records to a solid debut EP, IG Lunar’s 2025 run showed that this isn’t the peak — it’s the beginning.