Classic Nova sings about self-made success in I’m Hustler (feat. Mr. Bow) from the album Xangana Nation. Lyricist Rafael Carlos writes a street-level story of grinding from poverty. The song stars Classic Nova and Mr. Bow over music by Carlos and Classic Nova.
Released: November 10, 2025
I’m Hustler (feat. Mr. Bow)
Classic Nova • From “Xangana Nation”
I’m Hustler (feat. Mr. Bow) Lyrics Translation (from “Xangana Nation”)
Carlos mentions working in Zimpeto where even police know him. He says poverty makes people sell their labor, showing hustle as necessity. The singer tells neighborhood crews in Maputo they recognize his journey.
Mina Va Ni TivhaThey know who I am.
Hikhale Ni Navhela Ku LhulaI’ve been longing for peace for so long.
Mina Va Ni Tivha MineEveryone knows who I am.
Vhafana Va Benfica Va Ni TivhaThe boys from Benfica, they know me.
Nitire Lê Estrela Ka MaputsuI worked at Estrela in Maputo,
Hinkwavhu Vha Nyonguista Va Ni Tivhaand all the ‘Nyonguistas’ know me.
Nitirele Zimpeto Ka Maputso Hinkwavhu Maphoyissa ManitivhaI worked in Zimpeto, in Maputo, and every cop there knows me.
Na Mina Hi Kulandzela Awutomi LakonaI was just trying to get by over there.
Nitlhassile Ka Ku Lalha Nilanzela TinhokaI got tired of being lost and following the wrong path.
Nivela Nixivona Lhaku Haikhona Something Is Wrong Lani VonidarabaraI even saw that something was wrong where they hang out,
Kambe Ko Txikissela Xilo Xa Xikwembo Kayila (Swayila)but you just have to push on, it’s God’s will (Keep it moving).
Mina Ni To Tirela Niklhela Ni Ti Bhussa XaminaAs for me, I just work hard and make my own way.
Hambi Swili XitsongoEven if it’s just a little something.
Im A Hustler Mina (Heee Wusiwana Hi Lo Txavhako Mavhoko)I’m a hustler, that’s me (Hey, poverty is what makes us sell our labor).
Mina Im A Hustler Mina (Awololo Lingue Phune Mwinooo)I’m a hustler, that’s me (Awololo lingue phune mwinooo).
Im A Hustler Mina (Wusiwana Hi Lo Txavhako Mavhoko)I’m a hustler, that’s me (Poverty is what makes us sell our labor).
Mina Im A Hustler Mina (Nayaloooo Hey Ndota Im Hustler Mino)I’m a hustler, that’s me (Nayaloooo, hey man, I’m a hustler).
Totxavha Kutira Tindota TaminooWe’re wary of the grind, my friends.
Wusiwana Hi Lo Txavhako MavhokoPoverty is what makes us sell our labor.
General AbhalileThe General has spoken.
Avhakhale VabahalileThe ancestors have spoken.
Im A HustlerI’m a hustler.
Nitlule Madoropa Ka Macia Nika Chokwe VanitivaI crossed through towns, from Macia to Chokwe, they know me.
Im A HustlerI’m a hustler.
Nilonguisse Mimova Ku Renda Ni Mabaniyane MinaI’ve sold ‘mimova’ wood, renting with the Indian merchants.
Ungani Tolovhele MinaDon’t you get familiar with me.
Unga Ni TolovheleDon’t you get familiar.
Ni Simbi Ya MurussiI’m Russian steel.
Unga Ni Tolovhele MinaDon’t you get familiar with me.
Unga Ni ToloveleDon’t you get familiar.
Alexi Xaku Txikissela Xilo Xa Xikwembo Kayila (Swayila)Just let it be, God’s will pushes on, it never fails (Keep it moving).
Mina Ni To Tirela Niklhela Ni Ti Bhussa XaminaAs for me, I just work hard and make my own way.
Hambi Swili XitsongoEven if it’s just a little something.
Im A Hustler Mina (Heee Wusiwana Hi Lo Txavhako Mavhoko)I’m a hustler, that’s me (Hey, poverty is what makes us sell our labor).
Mina Im A Hustler Mina (Awololo Lingue Phune Mwinooo)I’m a hustler, that’s me (Awololo lingue phune mwinooo).
Im A Hustler Mina (Wusiwana Hi Lo Txavhako Mavhoko)I’m a hustler, that’s me (Poverty is what makes us sell our labor).
Mina Im A Hustler Mina (Nayaloooo Hey Ndota Im Hustler Mino)I’m a hustler, that’s me (Nayaloooo, hey man, I’m a hustler).
Wusiwana Hi Lo Txavhako MavhokoPoverty is what makes us sell our labor.
General AbhalileThe General has spoken.
Avhakhale VabahalileThe ancestors have spoken.
I’m Hustler (feat. Mr. Bow) Music Video
The I’m Hustler (feat. Mr. Bow) lyrics meaning focuses on earning respect through relentless work. Classic Nova describes building a name block by block while staying wary of hardships.