As 4 JerryP’s highly anticipated debut album, Libhungu Lemhlolo, has taken another step towards its official release following an exclusive listening session that brought together some of Eswatini’s key creative industry players.
Hosted by the artist’s record label and management company, Upscale Live, the listening session took place at Yini Loku in Mbabane on Friday, giving guests a chance to experience the 18-track project ahead of its official release.
The event attracted a diverse gathering of artists, music promoters, media representatives, industry stakeholders and influential figures within Eswatini’s entertainment and creative sectors. 
For As 4 JerryP, the session represented an important moment in the journey towards the release of his debut album, allowing the artist to present the project to an audience comprising people who play different roles in the country’s music industry.
Guests were able to listen to all 18 tracks on Libhungu Lemhlolo, offering an early look at the body of work that As 4 JerryP and his team have been developing.
The listening session also created a platform for conversations around the album, with attendees engaging with the artist and his team about the project and its music.
The album boasts a notable line-up of collaborations, bringing together established and emerging names within Eswatini’s music scene.
Among the artists featured on the project are Upscale Live label mate Lyrikal Busta, former Upscale Live artist Sean Cast HQ, LK BABA, Cool Drop, Bon Legendary, Charlie SD and rising Steki talent Lyrical Besh Dpr.
Several of the featured artists attended the listening session, adding a further dimension to the event and allowing them to share in the unveiling of the project before it reaches the wider public.
For Upscale Live, the event was also an opportunity to showcase the label’s continued investment in local talent and its efforts to create platforms through which Eswatini artists can develop and introduce their work to wider audiences.
Speaking during the listening session, Upscale Live Founder and Director Sbusiso Simelane officially announced that Libhungu Lemhlolo is now available for pre-order across major digital streaming platforms. The announcement allows fans to secure the album ahead of its official release date.
The album is scheduled to officially drop on Friday, 28 August 2026. The release will mark a significant milestone for As 4 JerryP, with Libhungu Lemhlolo serving as his debut album and providing an opportunity for the artist to establish his sound and artistic identity through a full-length body of work.
The success of the listening session was supported by ESWACOS, Spotted Horse and Motion Skies Pictures, whose contributions helped facilitate the event.
Upscale Live expressed its appreciation to the organisations and individuals who contributed towards the successful hosting of the gathering.
The label also thanked everyone who attended the session, supported the project, participated in its creation and continued to support the development of Eswatini’s music industry.
