Mafikizolo speak about their Reunited album
Published: 2013 March 21 21:52:45 (6131 Views)
The first single from Mafikizolo's Reunited album, Khona, is one of the biggest songs at the moment.
It reached No 1 on YFM, Umhlobo Wenene FM, Ukhozi FM and True FM and is at No 2 on Metro FM.
Mafikizolo are looking at a huge comeback with this album, which is set to be one of the best of the year.
The duo come with a whole new image.
Nhlanhla, who also has her own fashion label, NN Vintage, explains: "With Ngihambe Nawe we discovered what we wanted to look like in terms of dressing. We were inspired by Sofiatown and kwela. With our next album, Van Toeka Af, we changed slightly, and then with Six Mabone we were inspired by Harlem. With Reunited we are inspired by the white 1950s and 1960s culture of roller skates and drive-ins and diners."
Nhlanhla has a way of taking vintage fashion and moulding it into her own.
On returning to the studio as Mafikizolo, they say they wanted to give each other enough time to explore themselves outside the group.
"Theo is a perfectionist and we had good songs," says Nhlanhla. "But he was always: ‘Eish, I am not sure.' I think we balance each other out. It did take a while to find the energy between Theo and myself as well as the Kalawa crew.
"We were so privileged working with Xelimpilo, who is part of Kalawa's latest group, Uhuru. He is really good. Working with someone that good makes you challenge yourself."
The new sound mixes west African influences with house beats.
Says Nhlanhla: "We had Afro-pop songs, but we also wanted a fresh sound. Oskido wasn't sure about the direction and neither were we. One of the things we are worried about is that the new sound is young. But we first played Khona at a jazz festival and the older people loved it."
They also say that they were hands-on with the production and songwriting on the album, more so than before.
They are also proud of the fact that the album is being received so positively.
"When we came out with Afro-pop all those years ago we were one step ahead and now we have released this album. We are trendsetters," said Nhlanhla.
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It reached No 1 on YFM, Umhlobo Wenene FM, Ukhozi FM and True FM and is at No 2 on Metro FM.
Mafikizolo are looking at a huge comeback with this album, which is set to be one of the best of the year.
The duo come with a whole new image.
Nhlanhla, who also has her own fashion label, NN Vintage, explains: "With Ngihambe Nawe we discovered what we wanted to look like in terms of dressing. We were inspired by Sofiatown and kwela. With our next album, Van Toeka Af, we changed slightly, and then with Six Mabone we were inspired by Harlem. With Reunited we are inspired by the white 1950s and 1960s culture of roller skates and drive-ins and diners."
Nhlanhla has a way of taking vintage fashion and moulding it into her own.
On returning to the studio as Mafikizolo, they say they wanted to give each other enough time to explore themselves outside the group.
"Theo is a perfectionist and we had good songs," says Nhlanhla. "But he was always: ‘Eish, I am not sure.' I think we balance each other out. It did take a while to find the energy between Theo and myself as well as the Kalawa crew.
"We were so privileged working with Xelimpilo, who is part of Kalawa's latest group, Uhuru. He is really good. Working with someone that good makes you challenge yourself."
The new sound mixes west African influences with house beats.
Says Nhlanhla: "We had Afro-pop songs, but we also wanted a fresh sound. Oskido wasn't sure about the direction and neither were we. One of the things we are worried about is that the new sound is young. But we first played Khona at a jazz festival and the older people loved it."
They also say that they were hands-on with the production and songwriting on the album, more so than before.
They are also proud of the fact that the album is being received so positively.
"When we came out with Afro-pop all those years ago we were one step ahead and now we have released this album. We are trendsetters," said Nhlanhla.
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2013 April 12 07:54:27
Wow I'm just happy to see you back and please never ever think of going separate ways again. Much for you guys
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