JR Makes History: Mzansi Musician to Launch New Music Distribution App

Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 6:23 PM by Mxolisi Mngadi

- JR has announced that he will launch his new music distribution app aimed at helping independent artists at the end of this month

- The musician said the app will allow up-and-coming musicians to drop their new songs via their smartphones only

- The star said the app called FVYE will break barriers for many unsigned artists who are struggling to release their songs

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JR is preparing to launch Africa's first cellphone music distribution app. The musician and his partner and co-counder Sizwe Hlongwane are expected to officially launch the new app called FYVE at the end of May.

The Show Dem (Make the Circle Bigger) hitmaker took to Instagram a few days ago to let Mzansi know that their app will allow especially up-and-coming musicians with no major label backup to drop their new songs using only their smartphones.

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Jr Makes History: Mzansi Musician to Launch New Music Distribution App — JR is set to launch a new music distribution app. Image: @jrafrika
Source: Instagram

He said their new innovation aims to break barriers for independent artists with who are struggling to release their hit songs.

"It gives me great pleasure to announce the beginning of a new tech era! @fyveworld a new DIY Music Distribution app that will allow musicians to release music from their CELLPHONES! Launching end of May, breaking barriers for many independent artists who are struggling to release their HIT SONGS! We are just getting started!"

ZAlebs said JR told SABC's Morning Live during a recent interview how the app will work.

"Creators will be able to upload, their music, their artwork and all the songs they have made via their cellphones, they no longer have to be making calls to different labels, etc."

JR's peers in the music industry and his fans took to his comment section to congratulate him for coming up with such a great idea. Check out some of their comments below:

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kgofedi said:

"Much needed papa... Congratulations."

bhekidup wrote:

"Top top!!!!! Well done king."

melaniecarmen commented:

"I am so proud of you."

thatomoeng wrote:

"Wow Jr... Soooo proud of you my friend. Super proud. You are a true game changer . Well done."

mamosadikb said:

"So proud of you."

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In other music news, Briefly News reported that Mzansi songstress Elaine has finally made her international debut. The singer has dropped her new single titled Right Now.

The singer, who is signed to international record company Columbia Records, took to social media to share with her fans that she has released her new single Right Now.

She said that she has missed her fans so much as she was in the US to record new material. The stunner posted the song's music video on Instagram and captioned it: