04-07-2025
Wake up to love: Samthing Soweto's 'Touch is a Move: Good Morning' explores nostalgia
Samthing Soweto's new album captures a day in Soweto and a collection of love songs.
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After a five-year hiatus, Samthing Soweto, real name Samkelo Lelethu Mdolomba, makes his return to the music scene with the release of his highly anticipated second album, "Touch Is a Move: Good Morning".
The album is deeply rooted in his personal philosophy, echoing a rule from games played in childhood: once you touched a piece, you had to make the move, no hesitation, no take-backs.
The second phrase, "Good Morning", echoes a ritual Soweto initiated in 2023, a daily greeting to his online audience that has fostered community ties.
Together, these themes frame an album dedicated to exploring the weight of words and routines in our lives.
The journey of "Touch Is a Move: Good Morning" unfolds like a day in Soweto, beginning at dawn's early light and gracefully transitioning into the evening.
"Told through a blend of interludes and songs, it follows a day in the life of five-year-old Samkelo in the early 1990s. We are introduced to uMama, uGogo, bhut' Lungisa, sis' Amina, and sis' BhiBhi through his eyes. We hear his thoughts, see his world and witness the wonder of living across different generations in his home," read a statement.
With tracks such as "Ama Get Down" featuring Blxckie, 'Amagents', "Deda" and 'Indandatho' among others, the album captures the wonder of a community woven together across generations, evoking nostalgia and reverence for days gone by.
The album gracefully concludes with "GoodNight", featuring a prayer led by uGogo as young Samkelo reflects on his day and family.
"As young Samkelo drifts off to sleep, he reflects on his day, his family and his ultimate wish to belong. The day ends and so does the album - gently, intimately and joyfully," read the statement.
