Amapiano pioneer De Mthuda has returned with the long-awaited EP titled 'Noise'. He employed a special release strategy that allows listeners to get acquainted with the music in portions, receiving a strong yet moderate impact.
Amapiano pioneer De Mthuda has returned with the long-awaited EP titled 'Noise'. He employed a special release strategy that allows listeners to get acquainted with the music in portions, receiving a strong yet moderate impact.
Before the release of 'Noise EP', De Mthuda sequentially presented new music every week. Each such release was an intentional stage within a larger creative concept.
The well-known music producer explained to IOL that he decided to release tracks in parts because he wanted people to gradually perceive the sound and slowly get used to the music. He noted: 'I am not shocking them; this way they get a chance to experience 'Noise'. '
Essentially, 'Noise' is not about volume, but about influence. It reflects cultural changes and inspires creative freedom arising from challenging established structural norms. De Mthuda emphasizes that at this stage of his career, creating noise means 'being free in mind, body, and spirit.'
He added that culture implies freedom of choice, freedom of thought, and freedom of self-expression. For De Mthuda, the title 'Noise' is simple but profound, and it is connected to the feeling of freedom: 'I feel raw energy in my mind; my mental state is free, and 'Noise feels free'. '
One of the most striking singles on 'Noise' is the track 'Sasingenjena', in which he collaborates with acclaimed artists Kabza De Small and Mnkobi Yaso.
De Mthuda believes that 'music is energy,' and he felt that both Mnkobi Yaso and Kabza De Small would be perfect for this project, and they met expectations. Although De Mthuda is constantly in the studio, he surrounds himself with trusted people, and vice versa, which helps him maintain his creative energy.
As for the emotions he wants to evoke in listeners while listening to 'Noise', it is very simple: to feel good, dance, and repeat it.
The renowned Saudi house artists Liquideep are returning after a long break, signing a major international contract to begin a new creative chapter.
The duo shared their joy on Instagram about officially signing the contract with Africori, calling the company one of the most respected distribution services and labels in Africa. For listeners who remember hits like 'Fairytale', 'Alone', or 'BBM' from the 2010s, this news marks a return to familiar times.
The new track 'For The Night' demonstrates that Tabo 'Ryzor' Shoglo and Jonathan 'Ziyon' Hamilton have maintained their talent. The composition combines warm melodies and a smooth, moderate groove, making it perfect for both a night drive and a late-night dance floor. Liquideep noted that the song is 'familiar in spirit because it is us, but it also reflects everything we have experienced over these years.'
Through the combined efforts with Africori and Warner Music Africa, Liquideep has gained access to an extensive global network for marketing, distribution, and development, which will allow them to bring their soulful African sound to the world stage. This signifies a bold new phase for artists who have already defined the soundtrack of a generation, achieving multi-platinum status and winning a permanent international fanbase.
The duo stated that this partnership embodies their vision for this chapter: 'the right music, in the right hands, at the right time.' They also announced the single's release on Friday, July 31, 2026. Warner Music Africa emphasized that the goal of the partnership is to present the duo's next creative chapter to a global audience while celebrating the catalog that has shaped African music for over ten years. Classic tracks mentioned include 'Fairytale', 'Alone', 'Still', 'BBM', and 'Rise Again', and now Liquideep enters a new phase based on artistic growth, authenticity, and global ambitions.
In addition to the new single release, fans will be able to see the duo on stage. Liquideep, along with other Mzansi legends such as BOP (Brothers of Peace) and Kwaito icon Mdu, have been named the first headliners of the Oskido’s Big Day Out festival, taking place on November 28th in Johannesburg. This year promises to be the biggest, as both stages will feature both classic sounds that shaped the South African music scene and contemporary artists defining its future.
Festival founder and producer Oskido noted that 'Big Day Out has always been dedicated to celebrating the music that unites us all.' He added that these artists gave them classics that still fill dance floors, and therefore their contribution must be honored.
