“In this album the mix of sounds is effortlessly executed: rolling drumbeats and some seriously unexpected nods to deep tech style — the type of music that’s perfect for the focused work day (think the now famous LoFi study album on YouTube) or at an open-air party. But it’s not all new because words remain king. The lyrics have multiple layers, tackling love, a search for meaning and belonging, and even family ties – some good, some more complicated. There’s even a musical interlude from none other than Mabandla’s mother, whose voice seems to speak directly into her son’s talent. I ask what it’s going to be like having his family listen to an album which includes and references them. “Eish, I’m not sure how they’re going to receive it. I asked my mother to do a recording and it was crystal clear. We had to use it and it was a new way for us to connect.” – Binwe Adebayo
Read the full article in Nataal here.
