Samthing Soweto ends the wait: ‘Deda' release date announced after two long years
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After two years of intense speculation and fervent public demand, South African singer-songwriter Samthing Soweto has announced the release of his highly anticipated single, "Deda".
In a heartfelt address to fans, the musician took to the social media platform TikTok, confirming that the song will drop on Friday, 30 May.
'I just wanted to say that this Friday, we are dropping Deda,' Soweto said in his video, marking a significant moment for fans who have been longing for this release.
"Deda" has been a topic of conversation in the South African music scene for some time, with the song trending on social media back in March, despite its unavailability on music streaming platforms.
The unreleased amapiano track saw a leak in August 2023, heightening anticipation among supporters.
The composition itself has been described as a deeply moving spiritual piece that transcends the typical dancefloor vibe, emanating as 'a prayer in rhythm, a soul cry wrapped in melody.'
It speaks to themes of divine protection, love, and the unseen forces that guide our lives.
The decision to release "Deda" comes in response to months of public outcry among fans who have repeatedly requested that he debut the highly anticipated track.
In his announcement, Soweto expressed gratitude for fans' patience with a poignant message: 'It's here, it's finally here, thank you everyone for your patience. 🖤🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦'
Reactions poured in from netizens, expressing a mix of excitement and cheeky frustration.
One user, @intombi_yasemgazini, quipped, 'Why did we wait so long? Genuine question…' Another user, @b0k12fly, humorously added, 'Finally, you're the boss of gatekeeping for two years 😭😭😭😭😭.'
As fans rallied their collective eagerness, @longlivekingv demanded, 'And the album? I mean it's been years! You owe us 🫵🏾😭!'
Meanwhile, @linomta.t stated, 'We've been fighting for that song 😭😭 finally.'
Last year, Soweto found himself in a public dispute with amapiano producer DJ Maphorisa regarding the credits for the song "Amalanga Awafani".
Fans highlighted that his name was absent from the credits, sparking heated discussions on social media.
The conflict arose from a disagreement over master rights, leaving him feeling sidelined.
He later admitted to lying about DJ Maphorisa's contributions to his 2019 album "Isiphithiphithi", stating, 'I lied about Maphorisa's contributions to my project. He didn't produce anything.'
Soweto explained that his dishonesty stemmed from insecurity, as he believed that being associated with Maphorisa would enhance his record sales.
He also acknowledged that Kabza De Small, Howard, and Mas Musiq were responsible for 60% of the album's production.
While this strategy initially boosted his sales, Soweto expressed regret, stating it cost him both his creative rights and dignity.
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