Mafikizolo: Reunited

Artist/DJ: Mafikizolo

Album Title: Reunited

Genre: Various

Year of Release: 2013

Phathu Ratshilumela

 

Many have been asking where the renowned and talented Mafikizolo has disappeared to... Well, rest assured because the once most talked about afro-pop group is at it again with a new release, Reunited.

Like they always do, the duo comprising of Theo Kgosinkwe and Nhlanhla Nciza offers up-to-date sound with charming sing along vocals. Over and above that, the group also goes extra mile in dishing songs that are meant to reclaim their spot in the busy music industry.

After being silent for quite some time, Theo and Nhlanhla do not only just pull a note, they let their musical talents takeover, soaking emotions and talking about issues that any soul can relate to. Produced by extraordinaire music genius, Oskido and new trouble maker in the music circle, Uhuru, the project adopts various house music styles, spicing the journey with some soul piercing slow tempo tunes that reminds one of the old Mafikizolo tunes.

But taking people down memory lane is not all that the group has in store for music fanatics, they also have well spiced songs that are more focused on up tempo feel. ‘Khona' which carries simple musical instrumentation has a catch storyline with an easy to memorise vocals. The arrangement and top notch mixing of the song is just a cherry on top. Not your average duo, this first single off the album, which also features Uhuru is proof enough that the group is most definitely back with a big BANG!

Guaranteed to give the listener that ultimate good music pleasure, Mafikizolo performs each song from the heart and swings on melodies in a very impressive manner. On this release, the duo does not only give their outmost musical offering, they also welcome people to their music diversity space.

Crossing over and giving everyone a reason to listen to their album, Mafikizolo goes and jot ‘Happiness' - a song with a strong message for any happy soul on planet earth. Thanks to the genius producers who guided this release because it is very hard to come across a project with all the relevant sounds and endless hits!

A song to get you into the mood is ‘Khani Mjongeni' - this one has provoking musical content and well laced vocal takes. Here, the duo teamed up with talented producer and sound engineer, Bruce Dope Sebitlo who gives the song an identity it needed.

Other songs to borrow your ears to are, ‘Reunited', ‘Saka Harabe Bone', ‘Nxese', ‘Nakupenda' and ‘Ngenxa KaThixo'.

With a string of hits that they have put together in the past, it is clear that Mafikozolo is serious about their art and with this release, the duo has taken their music a step further. Reunited is simply a symbol, telling everyone that the group Mafikizolo is still very much alive and is BACK! If I were you, I would add this release to my 2013 collection because this is a well done project that every music fan should be listening to... Go on, get yourself a copy and get down to music that is about to change the current face of the urban music scene.

Cover Art: 3/5 | Sound Technical: 4/5 | "I Like It Factor": 8/10