“The Joker” by Busiswa & BERNT is a sharp, genre-bending Afro-electronic track that blends satire, swagger, and sonic experimentation. With Busiswa’s commanding vocal presence and BERNT’s textured, minimalist production, the song delivers a bold statement on manipulation, power dynamics, and self-awareness—framed through the metaphor of a “joker” in life’s emotional or social game.
Busiswa, BERNT and Monique Bingham recently appeared on man2man featuring Charisse C and let me you.
Busiswa drives the narrative with rhythmic vocal delivery that oscillates between spoken word, chant, and lyrical critique. Her tone is assertive yet playful, calling out duplicity and performative behavior with razor-sharp wit. BERNT complements this energy with a stripped-down instrumental built on ambient pads, subtle bass movements, and unconventional percussive patterns, creating a dark, introspective atmosphere.
“The Joker” fits squarely in the lane of progressive Afro-fusion, with strong crossover potential into electronic, house, and alt-pop spaces. It’s well-suited for editorial playlists centered on lyrical depth, cultural commentary, and experimental African sound. Additionally, the track lends itself to visual storytelling, brand campaigns with subversive themes, or cinematic scenes depicting control, irony, or inner conflict.
