Last month was the month of February which is so symbolic to lovers and the entire concept of love. Tons of artists all over the world conceptualised pieces of love, from albums, EPs and singles. For example, Rhea Blek kicked off her campaign with a brand new single titled Amaloveback which debuted here on the Temple, while Nirvana Nokwe dropped Cosmic Bae Trilogy III  and Robin Thirdfloor shared Zithande.

Following that very theme was Durban singer Yashna, linking up with one of the East coast city’s well-known producers Neo Ndawo. The two frequent collaborators knit packed a seven-track R&B/Rap tape titled Chemistry. With the effort being a collaborative project, chemistry is key but of course and is also important when we’re engaging the topic of love.

On the tape Neo and Yashna go back and forth, trading vocals and raps. The highlight of the tape is realising that Yashna has a voice that could really go Pop and mainstream with a different direction. But the project lacks the very chemistry the two acts try to display.

Using the same concept of just having the R&B singing mixed with a rap verse in between the song. It begins to sound like Yashna featuring Neo, though on D.T.F the mood is much more different with Neo attempting to carry the song, it really feels uncomfortable as his singing isn’t the most memorable. As a producer, Neo Ndawo is more than just capable but it feels as if his rapping on Chemistry holds back Yashna.

On the other hand, Yashna sounds like she has the potential to be the next Pop singer to come from Durban since Shekhinah, Chemistry would’ve sounded much better with just her on her own throughout. It becomes a less memorable record but the direction is more than just promising.

Stream Chemistry below.