With easy swagger and vocals packed with quiet intensity, South African MC Shane Eagle has quickly built a reputation as one of the most promising emerging artists in hip-hop. Eagle first found success as a teenager after placing third on rap talent competition Vuzu: The Hustle, going on to release his first EP in 2017. Eagle's smooth flow bolsters deeply personal lyrics about struggle, redemption and social justice. But it's on hook-heavy bops and collaborations—like with DJ Switch—that trap beats meet sparse, old-school production to form Eagle's fierce signature sound.