Amapiano vocalist Thatohatsi is once again capturing the hearts of South Africans, this time with a teaser of her upcoming collaboration with Kabza De Small, the genre’s undisputed king. The Amalanga hitmaker shared a snippet of the unreleased track in a recent social media post that has since gone viral, igniting anticipation among Amapiano lovers.
The preview was originally posted by popular X (formerly Twitter) page @TheYanosUpdate. In the short clip, Thatohatsi is seen vibing to the emotional and soulful new song, her voice floating beautifully over a polished, log drum-heavy instrumental that bears Kabza’s signature sound.
The collaboration comes just weeks before Kabza De Small’s highly anticipated ‘Bab’Motha’ album, which is set to drop on 18 July 2025. Fans are speculating that the song with Thatohatsi may be part of the upcoming project, adding to the excitement building around the album’s release.
Reactions to the preview have been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising Thatohatsi’s emotional delivery and calling the song “a spiritual experience.” One X user commented:
“I don’t think we are ready for Bab’Motha,” while another added, “Thatohatsi’s music is going to make me cry this year, she’s just too good.”
Thatohatsi has been on a steady rise in the Amapiano scene, known for her powerful yet soulful vocals that bring vulnerability and depth to every track she touches. Her recent work on Amalanga, alongside Kelvin Momo and Tracy, further solidified her place as one of the genre’s most captivating new voices.
Kabza De Small, who has always had a knack for identifying and elevating raw talent, seems to have found a perfect collaborator in Thatohatsi. Their chemistry is evident, even in just a few seconds of the preview, and fans are eager to hear what the full song will sound like.
With Bab’Motha on the horizon and Thatohatsi stepping deeper into the spotlight, this collaboration is shaping up to be one of Amapiano’s most anticipated releases of the year.
Thatohatsi previews new music with Kabza De Small pic.twitter.com/0Zp3nIX1Vc
— The Yanos Updates (@TheYanosUpdate) July 2, 2025
