South African gqom artist IGqumelasha reunites with ukhoz’olumpunga for a taunting new record titled “Ungenzislima.” It joins “The Summer” and “Izingovolo” on their growing run.
The title suggests being played for a fool, so the mood leans cheeky. Gqom often mixes humour with menace, and this track follows that habit. Two artists who keep working together also build easy chemistry.
The beat rattles with hard claps and a rolling kick pattern. Eerie whistles slide in over the top, while the low end keeps the pressure on.
IGqumelasha sets the tone with a playful, half-shouted delivery. He teases more than he scolds, though the edge never disappears.
Then ukhoz’olumpunga takes over and pushes the same attitude further. Their back-and-forth feels like friends arguing, and the Zulu lines keep the street humour sharp.
Because the pair already know each other’s timing, the song moves without hiccups. It stays short on ideas and long on repetition, and that fits the style.
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