Uthingo Le Nkosazana

Featuring collaborations with some of the genre’s most prolific artists—including Master KG, Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa and Lowsheen—Nkosazana Daughter’s debut album showcases her full range by incorporating Afropop, R&B and traditional African elements into her soulful iteration of amapiano. “In this instance, ‘uthingo’ means ‘rainbow’,” South African vocalist and songwriter Nkosazana tells Apple Music. “I wanted the album to be like a rainbow—colourful and full of everything. I fell in love with amapiano, but I’m an artist that does it all.” Touching on themes such as romance, destiny, spirituality and dream-chasing, the Durbanite applies the same uninhibited approach to her songwriting. “The energy was so pure,” she says, “with the emotions and feelings. I think I’m a lover, so it’s love put in different ways.” Here, she talks us through the album, track by track. “Amaphutha” (feat. Murumba Pitch, Master KG & Lowsheen) “‘Amaphutha’ is a love song that talks about how, even if you see the faults in them, you still love someone. You’re like, ‘I don’t care what the people say and I don’t care what’s happening—I want you.’ You’re just blinded by love. Master KG is so easy to work with and he always says, ‘Give me something from your heart—if you don’t feel it within, then don’t do it.’” “Ngeke” (feat. Sir Trill & Murumba Pitch) “This is a love song saying, ‘I’m never gonna leave you.’ I have so many songs with Murumba and I can literally leave a song and know Murumba will finish it. We’ve always had that connection, and whenever we work together something amazing comes out of it.” “Ring Ring Ring” (feat. Murumba Pitch, Master KG & Lowsheen) “‘Amaphutha’ and ‘Ring Ring Ring’ were made on the same day. On ‘Amaphutha’ I say I don't care about your faults, but the twist here is I’m calling, and you’re not answering the phone. If you’re not communicating with me, I’m thinking, ‘OK, you’re somewhere else. If you’re saying it’s over, then that’s fine!’” “Uzongenza