Heavy K recently sparked controversy after publicly addressing Samthing Soweto on Twitter, urging him to shoot the long-awaited music video for their hit song “Ulele.” The track, released last year, has been well-received by fans, but the absence of an accompanying music video has left many wondering when it would be produced.
As Samthing Soweto trended on Twitter amidst a separate controversy involving DJ Maphorisa, Heavy K took the opportunity to tweet directly at him, saying, “Can we shoot the ‘Ulele’ music video, bro? I’ve been trying to reach out…” This message quickly drew attention, with some Twitter users criticizing Heavy K for what they perceived as opportunistic timing. Many felt that Heavy K was trying to capitalize on Samthing Soweto’s current spotlight rather than making a genuine effort to reconnect and complete their project.
The backlash was swift, with critics accusing Heavy K of being insensitive by addressing the issue while Samthing Soweto was dealing with the fallout from another controversy. However, Heavy K was quick to defend his actions. He explained that his request was not an attempt to exploit the situation but rather a necessary step in ensuring that their collaborative work receives the attention it deserves. Heavy K clarified that he had been trying to organize the music video shoot since December of the previous year, long before the recent events unfolded.
In response to the criticism, Heavy K stated that the song “Ulele” is a shared project, and he has every right to push for its completion. He emphasized that his tweet was merely an attempt to get things moving and expressed frustration at the lack of progress. Furthermore, Heavy K warned that if he decides to go ahead with the music video without Samthing Soweto, he does not want to be met with further criticism.
“If I shoot the music video without him, then nizothi boycott Heavy K, y’all must remember I tried to reach out,” he wrote. Heavy K also acknowledged that he understands Samthing Soweto’s current personal challenges, but he stressed the importance of completing their joint work.
This public exchange has brought to light the challenges and complexities of collaborative projects in the music industry, where creative differences and personal issues can sometimes hinder progress. Despite the controversy, fans of “Ulele” remain hopeful that a music video will eventually be released, allowing them to fully enjoy the song’s visual representation.
Can we shoot “Ulele” Music Video bro? been trying to reach out… https://t.co/9bReJuOMTN
— HEAVY-K (@HeavykDrumboss) September 3, 2024Been trying to shoot this video since December last year
— HEAVY-K (@HeavykDrumboss) September 3, 2024
