The new Isgubhu cover star has been revealed by Apple Music as Mr JazziQ (actual name Tumelo Manyoni), a well-known producer and DJ from Amapiano.
Mr. JazziQ solidifies his position as one of the most important foundations of Amapiano with the release of his much awaited debut album ALL YOU NEED IS PIANO (2022), which is streamable on Apple Music in Spatial Audio.
By the time he was in his late teens, Mr. JazziQ was an experienced DJ and producer who had been introduced to the avant-garde sounds of Oskido and Black Coffee by his father and his uncle. In 2017, he teamed up with Josiah De Disciple to form the Amapiano DJ duo, JazziDisciples, which helped to popularize the genre. But it was Mr JazziQ’s solo endeavor that saw him forge his own Amapiano-based route, releasing his debut album Party With The English (2021) as a recognition of the genre’s global expansion.
Mr. JazziQ has also made a unique Isgubhu playlist for Apple Music to commemorate his appearance, highlighting African sounds that have influenced him throughout his career. “This is a compilation of all the African sounds I enjoy. I also have some sentimental memories associated with it. It has been incredibly inspiring to be a part of the music curation to deliver all the enjoyment to the people, he tells Apple Work, and all these varied sounds greatly influence my music personally.
Taking over Isgubhu By… for this month is deep house DJ and producer, DJ Buhle. After winning the prestigious accolade of Best Female DJ at the DMASA Awards in 2019 and being identified as one of the Top 10 deep house DJs on the continent, DJ Bhule continues her domination of South African’s club culture, collaborating with venues across Johannesburg to curate memorable musical moments.
“Music heals, so let’s live,” DJ Buhle simply tells Apple Music. Similarly, with five eclectic dance music EPs under her belt that have seen her collaborate with multiple internationally renowned producers, and the launch of her record label Bezulu Records in May, DJ Buhle continues to live out her musical ambitions to the fullest.
Launched in early 2021, Isgubhu is the definitive home of African Dance and Electronic music on Apple Music and spotlights and elevates the work of African Electronic DJs, producers and creatives. Isgubhu, a Zulu word meaning “beat” and used to refer to a banging song, pays homage to an evergreen set of genres and the African artists who have played a pivotal role in shaping the Dance and Electronic scene across the world.
Isgubhu also houses a collection of playlists including Spotlight On – a focus on boutique labels like Soul Candi, House Afrika, Stay True Sounds and Uganda’s Hakuna Kulala & Nyege Nyege Tapes, and Isgubhu Voices – a focus on the best Dance and Electronic tracks that feature vocals.
