TAWANDA CHARI
Following the success of his 2024 debut album Pemurai Dzose and two singles early in the year, Mugaratia returns with his latest single, Pretty Gangster, the first single to be released as he starts the rollout for his upcoming EP Saladic Gangster, set to drop in the coming weeks.
And while many thought he’d go with the title Gangster Musalad (because why not?), Saladic Gangster still hints at the quirky, layered storytelling that’s quickly becoming Mugaratia’s artistic signature.
Pretty Gangster is a crafty and moody love tale that captures what it feels like when two toxic individuals fall perfectly into each other’s chaos. The song explores a relationship that defies logic. A woman who’s “pretty but gangster,” and a man who’s “gangster but loyal.” It’s messy. It’s passionate. It’s the kind of love that burns bright and probably ends in disaster; but with a wedding ring somewhere in the flames.
What gives Mugaratia his staying power, though, is his refined sense of melody. Almost effortless. That melodic ease is what makes the song sticky, lingering long after it comes to an end.
And in today’s music ecosystem, replay value is paramount.
The visuals do justice to the song. Whether you're in a situationship or just enjoy the drama from a distance, Pretty Gangster is for you. If this is how Saladic Gangster begins, we might be in for a delicious ride.
Stream Pretty Gangster by Mugaratia and keep an eye out for Saladic Gangster:
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