Amapiano trailblazer De Mthuda is aided by Spumante on “High Heels,” another smooth cut from his eight-track “Noise” EP.
He’s kept building on that same trusted formula throughout the project. Noise already showed different shades of his sound through tracks like “Skuta” and “MAVIS,” and pairing with Spumante here leans into something more atmospheric. Spumante’s own catalogue, including his “Pholas 2” instrumental collection, already proves he understands patient, textured production. Two producers this deliberate meeting on one record rarely rushes anything.
Production stays richly layered, built around deep percussion, warm keys, and rolling bass throughout. Atmospheric elements fill the space around the groove without ever crowding it. Nothing here feels rushed, the track takes its time letting each layer settle before pulling you further in.
De Mthuda’s touch shapes the rhythmic core, giving the record that steady, hypnotic foundation his catalogue is known for. Spumante then adds his own melodic warmth, deepening the atmosphere without disrupting the groove already locked in. Their combined patience is exactly what makes the track reward a second listen.
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