Dubbed as the pioneer of Cape Town Gqom, Mr Thela has taken the local music scene by storm. Branching into a genre that is widely popular in Kwa Zulu Natal, the Cape Town born music producer and DJ, has given new life to a genre that has been on a steady decline across the country.
The social media teasers for the release of ‘Buya Nini’ have amassed a very warm reception from his growing fan base. This track has all the elements of a Gqom track, from the pulsating bassline to the kick drum and chants, yet drawing inspiration from vocal riffs you would typically find in a Maskandi track, sung by the talented vocalist, Peace.
Mr Thela reunites with Peace who first worked with the artist on the popular track ‘My mother’s prayers’ from his second joint album MAKE CAPE TOWN GREAT AGAIN 2.0.
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My Mother’s Prayer
The release of Buya Nini marks new music since the release of his critically acclaimed album Tronics Land Series 2, in November last year. The album single ‘Kwandonga Ziyaduma’, an
unexpected collaboration with amapiano heavy weight, Njelic, has gone gold, according to the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
Kwandonga Ziyaduma Music Video
The viral online sensation Mr Thela, shot to fame during lockdown and has since grown in popularity across the country and internationally. Following his international tours in the UK and South Korea, the renowned DJ has had a noticeable upward trend in his career trajectory. He has become popular on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, with fans doing reactions to his live sets across the country.
This month, Mr Thela became the first Gqom artist to be featured and play a mix on the popular music channel Groove Cartel, aimed at presenting the best in local and international stars.
Groove Cartel Mix
It is undoubtedly clear that Mr Thela has a long spanning career ahead of him, he has all the traits of an international superstar. Buya Nini is a groove banger that will dominate the airwaves and online platforms upon its release and beyond.
