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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Sobzeen launches debut album years after ghostwriting hits
The 11-track album, 'iThemba Lam', was released on Friday, 8 August. DJ and producer Sobzeen, born Zakhele Mbuyisa, has finally released his debut album following years of ghostwriting and producing for other artists. The 11-track album, titled iThemba Lam, was released on Friday, 8 August. Speaking to The Citizen, Sobzeen said being a ghostwriter and producer was never part of his plans. 'I never wanted to be a ghostwriter. It just happened because of people's actions. I always wanted to do my own thing. I was making music for my name to be known, to become a major artist,' he said. Sobzeen has worked with numerous upcoming artists and renowned DJs, including DJ Stokie. He said going solo had been both challenging and rewarding. 'When you're used to being under someone's wing and suddenly everything falls on you, it's hard. You have to oversee every decision. Even when releasing a song, you worry about how people will receive it,' he said. ALSO READ: Pastor Mboro on club appearances, debut album and spreading the word Blend of gospel and Amapiano Sobzeen said the album's title, meaning 'My Hope', reflects his desire to claim his own story. His sound blends gospel and Amapiano, a style he calls Hope Amapiano. 'It's a mix of warm melodies with messages of strength and resilience. It's about faith being an anchor during tough times,' Sobzeen said. Released under the new label Solid Sound, iThemba Lam features collaborations with Pale Moloi, Russell Zuma, Youme, Stu, Deep London, Zee_nhle, Casey Ntuli, Dr Thulz, Mr Maker, DJ Stokie, Mashudu, BusiGold, Nele SA, Msongi, Happy Jazzman and Gontse Levati. NOW READ: Concerts where you can celebrate Women's Day today around Joburg
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Mboro on club appearances, debut album, and spreading the word
Mboro said he is working on his debut album, set for release in October. Controversial pastor Paseka 'Mboro' Motsoeneng made a surprise appearance at a Sandton nightclub on Thursday night for the launch of DJ Sobzeen's new album. Speaking to The Citizen, Mboro said he was there to support the DJ and connect with people. 'Sobzeen is a young and upcoming artist with great potential. Through music, he can support himself while entertaining others,' he said. ALSO READ: 'Our music is immortal': Trompies on lighting up the stage at Imbawula festival, new music and more Mboro: 'I spread God's word in the club' Mboro said he regularly makes paid club appearances — but with a spiritual purpose. 'Jesus was not discriminatory. Most people in clubs are broken, and when I come in, I help those who are broken to find peace. 'We don't preach by judging or condemning people. When I talk to them about God's love and dance with them, they find healing,' he said. New album coming soon Mboro also revealed that he is working on his debut album, set for release in October. He said the project will fuse a variety of musical styles. 'It's a mixed-genre album. I'm still working on it, but it will be out in the next two months. We're closing the year on a different level,' he said. In 2024, Mboro teased his first single, Ngiyaba Slicer — a track inspired by his arrest at the time. The title loosely translates to 'I slice them', referencing his claim of overcoming those who come against him. Speaking to TshisaLIVE in October last year, he said he needed to understand the inner workings of the music industry before officially releasing any music. 'It's me who's singing. I need to control the narrative and the direction of the song — what I meant, what I was saying. I have to officially release the song, but first I need to apply my mind and understand how the music industry works.' NOW READ: 'There's a quiet revolution happening': Anele Mdoda on how SA women are redefining womanhood this Women's Month
