One of Amapiano’s most respected producers, De Mthuda, announces his eight-track project “Noise,” arriving through Universal Music South Africa.
The title alone is a statement. De Mthuda has spent years operating as a quiet architectural force behind some of the genre’s most celebrated moments. So naming this project “Noise” carries a specific intention – it signals a louder, more assertive creative chapter. But that does not mean abandoning the soulful log-drum grooves his audience already loves. Instead, the previewed material suggests he is pushing against his own template rather than replicating it.
The only confirmed track so far is “Sasingenjena” with Mnqobi Yazo and Kabza De Small. That lineup tells you everything about the level De Mthuda is operating at. Kabza De Small’s involvement alone signals the project carries serious industry weight. Mnqobi Yazo brings the deep vocal warmth that Amapiano’s more soulful moments need to breathe properly. So even one confirmed collaboration raises the anticipation bar significantly.
Universal Music South Africa’s distribution also gives “Noise” international reach from day one. Because South African Amapiano is in a global moment right now – and De Mthuda’s name carries the kind of credibility that travels beyond local streaming charts. Though the full tracklist is still rolling out, the production direction already suggests richer percussion, bolder sonic textures, and a willingness to take the sound somewhere unexpected.
For Amapiano fans who have followed De Mthuda’s journey from his early collaborative work through his solo projects, this album feels like the most ambitious statement he has made yet.
Keep it locked here for the full tracklist – and drop your expectations for “Noise” in the comments right now!
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