Boomfriday Method To The Madness by SolidTheGifted
Last updated: 8 September 2026
Method To The Madness by SolidTheGifted is an eight-track hip-hop/rap project that was featured by Urban Street Culture in February 2022 as part of the #NkadimetsebeExperience.
Originally announced ahead of its 25 February 2022 release, Method To The Madness marked SolidTheGifted’s debut music project and showcased his work as both a rapper and songwriter.
SolidTheGifted – Method To The Madness
The project was written and produced by SolidTheGifted, with the rapper using the eight-track release to explore his experiences and put a personal perspective behind the music.
The album features South African artists Illy Amin, Solo, vocalist Michelle Avanthay and scratch DJ Tha Cutt.
The project was executive produced by Thando Kunene, who is also an artist in his own right.
The combination of rapping, songwriting, vocals and turntablism gives Method To The Madness a collaborative feel while keeping SolidTheGifted at the centre of the project.
Method To The Madness Tracklist
Method To The Madness is an 8-track hip-hop/rap project.
The original Urban Street Culture feature included artwork for the project and its tracklist, designed by Kameelah Janan Rasheed.
Project: Method To The Madness
Artist: SolidTheGifted
Genre: Hip-Hop / Rap
Release date: 25 February 2022
Tracks: 8
Executive producer: Thando Kunene
SolidTheGifted’s Debut Project
At the time of its announcement, Method To The Madness represented an important step in SolidTheGifted’s catalogue.
The project was presented as an opportunity for him to show his ability as both a rapper and songwriter, with a number of tracks taking a personal approach to his experiences.
Rather than simply positioning the release as another rap project, SolidTheGifted used Method To The Madness to introduce listeners to his own voice, writing style and perspective.
Method To The Madness Artwork
The Method To The Madness album artwork and tracklist artwork were designed by Kameelah Janan Rasheed.
The visual identity formed part of the project’s presentation ahead of its February 2022 release.
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The original Urban Street Culture post also featured a video connected to the release. However, the original video file is no longer available through the website, so a broken video player has been removed from this archive page.
The release remains documented here as part of the Urban Street Culture music archive and the #NkadimetsebeExperience.
More From Urban Street Culture
Urban Street Culture has documented South African music, artists, DJs, releases and creative projects since 2014.
Explore the USC music archive for more artist features, DJ mixes, new music and stories from South Africa’s hip-hop and wider music culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who made Method To The Madness?
Method To The Madness is a project by South African artist SolidTheGifted.
When was Method To The Madness released?
The project was scheduled for release on 25 February 2022.
How many tracks are on Method To The Madness?
The project contains eight tracks.
Who produced Method To The Madness?
SolidTheGifted wrote and produced the project himself. Thando Kunene served as executive producer.
Who features on Method To The Madness?
The project features Illy Amin, Solo, Michelle Avanthay and scratch DJ Tha Cutt.
Who designed the Method To The Madness artwork?
The artwork and tracklist design were created by Kameelah Janan Rasheed.
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