The new month kicks off with a bold new message from one of South Africa’s most gifted amapiano stars, Soa Mattrix. The producer and hitmaker, whose real name is Mandla Mashakeni, has just released his new single Phumelela from his highly anticipated upcoming album, Akani. During times that have seen unprecedented amounts of unemployment, challenges earning minimum wage, and the overall road to success looking longer than ever, SoaMattrix has decided to share something to encourage his listeners to keep going.
Phumelela, which features rising talents Desoul, B33kay SA, and Nkatha, is an anthem geared at giving South Africans the hope and strength to continue going on the quest for success, despite life’s challenges.
Having made a name for himself over the past four years with his previous releases ,including 2021’s popular project Tintswalo, as well as 2022’s chart-topping hit, Mina Nawe, Soa Mattrix is ready to begin his most meaningful chapter yet. Akani, his forthcoming album, is are reflective story that comes as the result of his latest journey into fatherhood and sees him returning with new themes and lessons to share with the world. His experiences translate well into the new music too.
Fatherhood (or indeed parenthood) requires patience, the will to grow and the humility to understand when things are out of your hands. Phumelela is much the same – in that the singers take turns to advise the listeners that success requires persevering through life’s toughest battles. Soa Mattrix has become renowned for his heartfelt productions and Phumelela is another example of that.
The song opens with heavenly chord progressions while the vocalists, Desoul,B33kay SA, and Nkatha, each bring a unique touch to the single. For everybody who has been on the verge of giving up, the message from Soa Mattrix(with the help of Desoul, B33kay SA, and Nkatha) is simple – Bekezela, don’t give up and sizo phumelela, we will all make it through this. Stream Soa Mattrix’s powerful new single Phumelela on your favourite music streaming platform today. Join the road to Akani by following Soa Mattrix on social media today. Interview requests can also be facilitated via the contact details below.
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