Deep6 links with Salga and DrummeRTee924 on “Ekhaya,” a record that treats the idea of home as something worth building a groove around.
The title carries that weight plainly, and the track leans on catchy beats and percussive synths to get its point across rather than a heavy message. It arrived as part of a run that pushed DrummeRTee924 from a bedroom producer into a name people in the Amapiano scene now recognize.
What makes the collaboration work is how the three artists share the space. Deep6 and Salga carry the vocal side, while DrummeRTee924 shapes the rhythm underneath them. The result sits comfortably in the Amapiano lane without feeling like a retread of whatever is charting that week. One write-up noted that the song draws listeners closer to home with its blend of melodies and percussion, and that description fits the mood the title sets.
The numbers suggest the approach landed. “Ekhaya” has amassed nearly one million streams, a strong showing for a record built outside the major-label machinery. That kind of traction matters for artists still establishing their footing, because it proves the music travels without a heavy push behind it.
For anyone following the South African scene, this one sits in the space between a club record and something more reflective. It does not force either mood.
Press play on “Ekhaya” and tell me whether this homeward groove earns a spot in your rotation.
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