Papa Koli born Mxolisi Lepele started his career as a Lyricist in 2008 as a founding member of the 9 piece band, Future History , a melting pot of music who fused Jazz,Hip Hop, Funk , Salsa and Mbaqanga. In 2015, Papa Koli decided to pursue a solo career with a uniquely curious yet mature sound he coined Grootman Rap.Papa Koli seeks to break barriers through his authenticity, simplicity and appeal to the normal man on the street as well as the traditional hip hop / Rap listener