surfing with the alien
Release Date: Oct 15 1987 / 20th Anniversary Edition: Aug 7 2007 / Deluxe Edition: Nov 29 2019

A track emphasizing the importance of being a role model for kids in the township.

The album won Best Hip Hop Album at the 24th South African Music Awards (SAMA) in 2018.

The album is named after a late friend and mentor of Emtee’s, , who protected him from bullies during his childhood in Yeoville. It serves as both a tribute to his fallen friend and an exploration of Emtee's journey from struggle to stardom. Release Date: September 15, 2017 Genre: African Trap, Hip-Hop Label: Ambitiouz Entertainment (at the time of release)

Critics praised the album for its raw honesty, particularly how Emtee transitioned from the "party vibe" of his debut album, Avery , to a more mature and reflective sound.

Raised in Yeoville, Johannesburg; attended Barnato Park High School where he was a choir conductor.

Since the release of Manando , Emtee has left Ambitiouz Entertainment and founded his own label, Emtee Records .