Hope River Album Launch

For all the themes for albums that go over well with audiences. One that shows the artist/s being grateful for all the trappings afforded to them by their relative success, is one that fans will automatically gravitate towards. Agent Sasco’s ‘Hope River’ is such an album, With 14 tracks, ‘Hope River’ certainly overflows with deeper meaning than the regular release. Some albums you get the feeling that the artiste was forced by the label or management to put something out however after track three on ‘Hope River’ it became very clear that this was an album that Sasco needed to have out for his peace of mind. Not to say that the man formerly known as Assassin was troubled in any way but the relief and gratitude expressed on this set shows a man who is reflecting positively on his roots while mentally preparing himself for the future.

Recently Sasco, with a couple hundred of his closest well wishers, celebrated the release of ‘Hope River’ incidentally at the Serengeti in Hope Gardens. It was a warm affair with several known music acts passing through to not only pay their collective respects but to also support Sasco on the stage when called upon. One of the few events that really felt like a family affair between the artist and all that were present. The attached gallery is the photographic proof of the good energy that surrounded the venue on that night.

Photos by Jik Reuben