After the runaway success of his Thukuthela-collaboration, The Most Wanted, in 2025, JAZZWRLD steps out on his own for Secrets of the WRLD. Presenting an iteration of 3-step that folds in deep house, Afro-tech and amapiano, the producer crafts a canvas for a wide range of celebrated vocalists to muse on love, faith and joy.
As well as featuring his frequent collaborators Thukuthela and GL_Ceejay, Secrets of the WRLD tenders textured collaboration with Thatohatsi, Shekhinah, Zee_nhle, Shaunai, Ciniso, Nokwazi, Richard Blaq and Nkosazana Daughter. Their expressions interface with infusions of Afropop, R&B electronic and jazz, while Secrets of the WRLDmaintains the Lesotho-native’s signature soulfulness.
“Ningikhonzele” embodies the project’s emotionally driven tone, its exploratory instrumentals showcasing JAZZWRLD’s unending versatility. It’s in this binding of lush melodies, rhythmic percussion and pulsing basslines that JAZZWRLD forges his next chapter, finding harmony within diverse pockets of South African dance music.
Track-by-Track Overview
- 1. Intro (1:55) — A concise setup featuring frequent collaborator Thukuthela, establishing the project’s sonic direction in under two minutes.
- 2. iMpilo Yam’ (5:13) — A mid-length track reuniting JAZZWRLD with Thukuthela and GL_Ceejay.
- 3. Ningikhonzele (4:32) — The project’s emotional centerpiece featuring Thatohatsi alongside Thukuthela.
- 4. Thinking About You (3:32) — A concise cut featuring R&B vocal aesthetics from Shekhinah.
- 5. Isoka (5:17) — A 5-minute piece pairing JAZZWRLD with vocalist Zee_nhle.
- 6. We’R Afro, Pt. 1 (5:28) — A dedicated Afro-focused arrangement featuring Shaunai.
- 7. Uphuli’iNhlizayo Yam’ (6:06) — The first of two collaborations with Ciniso, crossing the 6-minute mark.
- 8. Lashona (5:52) — A high-energy collaboration featuring veteran vocalist Nokwazi.
- 9. Sukuma (7:04) — The longest entry on the album at over 7 minutes, featuring Ciniso.
- 10. Latin Tech (5:29) — A genre-fusion track featuring Richard Blaq.
- 11. Duh-Ban (Durban) (5:21) — The sole solo track on the project without guest vocalists, serving as a direct homage to the coastal music hub.
- 12. Emihle (3:28) — A compact collaboration featuring both GL_Ceejay and Ciniso.
- 13. Ku Kude (3:28) — A succinct closing track featuring Nkosazana Daughter.
