There is a particular energy that only happens when young artists are handed real resources alongside genuine trust. The Cotton Fest Mixtape music video a single, seamless visual journey through twelve tracks captures precisely that. Produced by Bianca Naidoo and Lindsay Gray, and guided by the creative vision of Chelsea Pitt of ByNine Agency, it is a living tribute to everything Riky Rick built: an inclusive platform that gives emerging South African creatives not just exposure, but real opportunity.

Styled by Boogy Maboi, the visual reflects the bold, unfiltered identity of a generation that does not wait for permission. MashBeatz anchors the project's sonic landscape as producer, lending his signature sound and veteran mentorship to the UCF Creative Programme's Class of 2026. His collaboration with Wordz on Fan of Me, featuring PEGG and Risky T RSA  is one of the project's standout moments: a meeting of generations that demonstrates exactly why this programme matters.

“We wanted to capture the energy of discovery that raw, unfiltered creativity that happens when young artists are given the space to be seen and heard.” - Chelsea Pitt, Creative Director

More than music, more than fashion, more than a video this is a 360-degree expression of a movement. As Bianca Naidoo puts it: giving young creatives a platform that not only showcases their talent, but validates their voice and their journey, is the entire point.

Tracklist - Class of 2001   Listen To The Kids   Orchid MusiQ, Tallrickyworldwide & Polly T

02   So Fabulous   PEGG & LUUKHANYO

03   Faki Pressure   Nino Fresko

04   Uzenzile   Bizzy Acwesh & Polly T

05   Mali   Orchid MusiQ, LUUKHANYO & Bizzy Acwesh

06   Fan Of Me   PEGG, Risky T RSA & Wordz

07   I'm In Town   Billy GSA

08   The Block   Billy GSA, TR3.LXGY & LUUKHANYO

09   Valumlomo   Nino Fresko & Risky T RSA

10   Ganda Danda   Risky T RSA & TR3.LXGY

11   This Is Home   Orchid MusiQ, LUUKHANYO, Bizzy Acwesh & Billy GSA

12   Everybody Stay Shining   Orchid MusiQ