South African artist The Squad goes solo on “Bamba La,” the ninth track on “Full Circle,” and it runs for over nine minutes.
No feature this time. Just The Squad holding the whole record alone. But that actually says something about where their confidence sits as a group right now. Nine minutes is a long time to hold attention without another voice stepping in.
The production stays in safe hands. Tremaine Mothoa, Romario Williams, and Warne Abrahams handle the sound again. So the “Full Circle” consistency remains intact even on the longer, more patient records like this one.
“Bamba La” sits between “Pholas” with Samora and “Organ Groove” on the tracklist. After the emotional warmth of Samora’s contribution, this solo moment gives the album room to breathe differently. Also, the extended runtime lets the groove develop slowly without rushing anywhere.
For Amapiano listeners who enjoy records that take their time, “The Squad – Bamba La” delivers exactly that. Stream it as part of the full “Full Circle” album and let it run.
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