Centurion-born artist Oxii Moron is back with a brand new single titled ‘WASTE OF TIME’, featuring rising R&B talent Fentse., and it’s one for anyone who’s ever been caught up in a toxic relationship. This follows his Apple Music charting EP ‘The Decompress: Solace Edition’ which has received over 200 000 streams since its November 2024 release.
The song was first teased on Instagram in early 2024, sparking interest from fans and listeners who had anticipated a 2024 release, however due to his desire to ensure the song was delivered in the best way possible, he knew the right feature would be pivotal in regards to what the song holistically becomes, hence the duet-style with Fentse..
The track tells a two-sided story: Oxii Moron delivers his side from a male perspective, reflecting on a relationship he tried to hold onto despite knowing deep down it wasn’t real. On the other hand, Fentse. shares the female experience of heartbreak, placing blame on both sides for a love that turned sour. It’s a relatable, modern-day take on love that has gone wrong, with raw, honest lyrics that speak to today’s youth.
For every listener who ever felt like they wasted their time with a relationship or friendship, this song will feel like the artist’s are writing to them directly, the song explores the dynamics
ABOUT OXII MORON
Mogwadi Onthatile Lelake, known as Oxii Moron, is a South African singer, songwriter, producer, and qualified sound engineer from Centurion. Born in 2003, his passion for music was sparked by his father’s involvement in a choir but truly took shape in 2017 when he started producing and recording his own music.
After dropping his first tracks on SoundCloud in 2018, Oxii quickly built a loyal following. By 2020, he released three EPs during lockdown, earning over 40,000 streams per project on Apple Music and Spotify, and cementing his name in the underground scene.
In 2021, his single Animosity premiered on Channel O, followed by his EP The Fainted-Heart. His breakout came in 2022 with Lord Knows I Tried, which landed on the Apple Music South Africa Top 30. That same year, he signed to Evolving Music Group and dropped Post-Love Clarity, which charted across several African and international Apple Music charts.
Oxii closed 2022 with 423,000 Apple Music streams, 281,900 Spotify streams, and his first MTV Base interview. Known for blending R&B, soul, and alternative influences, Oxii Moron is steadily carving out his lane as one of SA’s most promising new talents.
