The Australian singer/rapper earned comparisons to established artists like MIA and Banks upon its release, and the singles "Switch Lanes" and "MOB" both made strong impressions on the charts.

Maidza was born in Zimbabwe, but she and her family moved to Adelaide, Australia when she was five. She went on to study architecture at the University of South Australia, but quit her studies to become a full-time musician. She was only 17 when she released her debut single, "Brontosaurus," after taking part in an artists' development program in Adelaide.

Following on from the success of Switch Tape, Maidza set about recording her debut long-player. The lead single, "Carry On," appeared in 2016 and featured Run the Jewels' Killer Mike. The album, titled Tkay, was scheduled for release in January 2017. ~ Bekki Bemrose