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LaCabra Explains How Qwellers Members’ Solo Music Keeps the Collective Thriving
South African hip-hop artist LaCabra has opened up about the inner workings of The Qwellers, revealing how the collective stays active through the strength of its individual members’ solo careers. Speaking on the L-Tido Podcast: New Gen, LaCabra explained that while fans often look for group projects, it is the consistent solo releases that truly keep the movement alive.
According to LaCabra, many listeners overlook just how productive Qwellers members are as individual artists. He noted that even when the collective is not releasing joint projects, its members are steadily dropping tapes, EPs, and singles. This steady output ensures that The Qwellers remain visible and culturally relevant in South African hip-hop circles.
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“We actually go harder as individuals,” LaCabra explained, pointing out that the group does not rely solely on collective releases to stay in the conversation. Instead, each member’s personal momentum feeds back into the brand of The Qwellers as a whole.
He added that the collective’s energy often feels strongest when its members are thriving independently. When solo records perform well, the group uses that momentum to guide decisions about timing, collaborations, and future projects. In other words, the success of one member lifts the entire collective.
LaCabra also addressed why the group has focused more on solo music recently. After spending nearly two years pushing Qwellers projects and releasing multiple tapes, the group made a conscious shift to allow members space to grow their own catalogs. This balance, he said, prevents creative burnout while keeping the overall movement fresh.
The Qwellers are known for blending collective identity with individual artistry, and their structure allows each member to build a personal fanbase without losing connection to the group. Over the past few years, several Qwellers artists have dropped solo projects that have expanded their reach and strengthened the collective’s footprint in South African hip-hop.
LaCabra’s comments offer rare insight into how modern music collectives evolve. Rather than depending only on group releases, The Qwellers use individual success as fuel, proving that strong solo careers can be the engine that keeps a collective running.
