As A Musician

An overview of ByLwansta’s musical practice, where writing, production, and live performance converge to build immersive narrative worlds rooted in lived experience.

Catalogue

Albums, EPs, Mixtapes

THE CHIP IS StALE

ByLwansta's latest concept album, delves into the introspective journey of Bubs, affectionately known as Bubble Boy, a young adult grappling with his mental health and past traumas.

2024

SPIJØNGET

Written as a coming-of-age comedy drama concept album, SPIJØNGET features a continuous story told from the perspective of a character named By, set between 2018 and 2022 in South Africa.

2019 - 2022

YOUR ABSOLUTELY RIGHT EP

On this project, ByLwansta finds himself faced/tasked with the duties of a young adult, which require very mature decisions such as identifying with right and wrong.

2016

NORMVL MIXTAPE

A tape filled with personal grievances and imagery about lwansta’s past, his family debacles, struggle with his ability to control his emotions and the infidelity of his ex, whilst making it relatable to the listener.

2014

Videos

Music Videos, Lyric Videos, Performances

Notable Achievements

Performances, Appearances

2025

  • Played MTN Bush Fire Festival
  • Awarded ConcertsSA Mobility Tour Fund

2024

  • Played House of Vans
  • Played Untitled Basement
  • Everything Is A Sign National Tour (CPT + KZN)
  • Opel Brand Partnership & Vehicle Seeding

2022

  • Played Rocking The Daisies
  • Loeries Young Creatives Nomination
  • Selected for Apple UpNext Campaign
  • The Sobering Podcast (Interview)
  • SlikourOnLife Backyard (Interview)
  • Covered Hype Magazine

2020

  • Mail and Guardian Profile
  • Played UMI - Our Music Festival

2019

  • Selected for One Beat Music Residency (USA)
  • Pop-Kultur Festival Music Exchange (BER)
  • Played Kitsune Afterwork (FR)
  • Played Feel Good Series
  • Okay Africa Profile
  • Played Koolin In The City

2017

  • Played A COLORS SHOW (BER)
  • Selected for Pop-Kultur/Goethe Institut Nachwuchs Programme (BER)

2015

  • Mixtape of the Year Nomination - SA Hip Hop Awards