South African hip-hop lyricist StaticFlo has stepped into the new year with a clear statement, announcing that her first single of 2026 Going In, is on the way. The reveal arrived through Instagram, where the rapper introduced the track to supporters while unveiling its official cover artwork. The upcoming release, produced by Bencco, marks the beginning of her musical plans for the year ahead.
In the Instagram post, StaticFlo hinted that the single represents more than just a routine drop. The announcement carried a confident tone as she addressed supporters directly, encouraging them to stand behind the release once it arrives. The message also suggested that the artist has been carefully preparing for this moment.
“🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣 They said wait your turn…God said GO IN. Quiet moves today. Loud results very soon. You’re about to understand why I never rushed the process. 🚨Cover art revealed for my first single of the year. Kuthwa “kudala beRapper iNonsense”🤣🤕🫠This one is for the People!!! Qhawukil’Intloko !! I NEED YOU ALL FOR THIS ONE! 🤌🏽👑 “Going In” by StaticFlo Produced by Bencco. (PreSave link to be updated on Bio ).” The Instagram post read.
With the upcoming single Going In, StaticFlo introduces what appears to be the opening chapter of her 2026 catalogue. While the full details surrounding the release are yet to be confirmed, the single positions itself as a strong starting point as she re-engages audiences with fresh material. The announcement has already sparked curiosity among followers eager to hear the direction she takes next.
Often referred to as the “Queen of the East,” a nickname rooted in her Eastern Cape background, StaticFlo has built a reputation around sharp lyricism and storytelling grounded in lived experience. Her work frequently explores themes connected to everyday life, family and personal growth, delivered through a confident rap style that prioritises meaning over shock value.
Her journey in the arts began long before stepping behind a microphone. StaticFlo first explored creative expression through dance before discovering poetry, a path that eventually led her into hip-hop in 2011. That foundation continues to shape the way she approaches music today, blending rhythm with reflective storytelling.
Over the years, she has assembled a catalogue that reflects this evolution. Her releases include The Completion, a 15-track album that featured rapper Reason, as well as the eight-track project Iphupha. In 2024, she followed with FLIGHT ’31, before releasing the nostalgic single Seven7, which paid tribute to classic Kwaito and Bubblegum influences.
StaticFlo has also carried her music onto prominent stages, performing at events such as the Back To The City Festival and the Motherwell Festival. Her contributions to hip-hop were further recognised with a nomination for Hip Hop Artist of the Year at the Basadi in Music Awards.
As anticipation grows around Going In, the single stands as the first signal of StaticFlo’s creative plans for 2026. With the cover art already unveiled and the pre-save link expected to follow, listeners are now waiting for the moment the track officially arrives.
