THE BOYS ARE BACK

“KRY  jou learners voor jy my wil ry” - if that line is not familiar, then clearly you’re not listening to Temple Boys enough.

These Ravensmead-born legends have been doing their thing since 2018, and now they’re back, bolder and more seasoned than ever, ready to serve us pure Kaapse vibes with their new album Ons is Hier.

With nine tracks that slap, they’re fusing the raw heartbeat of traditional gqom with their own signature sound, the same sound that’s made them pioneers in Mzansi’s urban music scene. But let me tell you, this album isn’t just for the party.

Yeah, we still crank their tunes on beach days (windows down, speakers up) or when you’re throwing down in your aunty’s backyard for that backyard bachelorette. This time around, there’s more depth, but you can still jol to it.

Ons is Hier is a full-blown celebration of who we are - pride, community, defiance wrapped up in our Cape‑Flats spirit. It’s Temple Boys saying: “We see you. We feel you. We belong here, and we’re not going anywhere”.

On this album, they’re joined by Professor, the khaki‑pants kwaito giant whose legacy bridges generations, proving Temple Boys have earned their respect on the national stage.

The group didn't start off recording in studios with proper sound equipment, but recorded in bedrooms, dreaming bigger than the flats they grew up in. Since they formed in 2018 at Ravensmead High, they’ve built a community that’s grown to more than 2 million followers across social media and streaming platforms.

Their breakthrough came in 2020 with the single “Slat n Spat”, but it was “Saggies” in December 2022 that really put them on the map. The TikToks went wild, and even the late rapper AKA praised them,  trending after he danced to it with his daughter in a viral video.

Ons is Hier is a battle cry, a love letter, and a promise. Temple Boys are not just celebrating where they come from, they’re staking their claim. They have arrived. And now? They are here to stay.

Hoya! (the real ones know).