WILLOM Tight’s long-awaited comeback album Manifesto recently got a boost after South African house group Uhuru agreed to produce three songs on the upcoming album. The development comes after his label Shamiso Music and Entertainment felt it was wise to diversify the sound.
By Entertainment Reporter
According to a statement from the label, the album had already been finished when they decided to add a different dimension.
“Willom Tight’s album Manifesto had already been finalised, but due to the need to diversify the sound, Shamiso Music and Entertainment executives thought it was prudent to utilise the services of the most innovative South African group, Uhuru,” read the statement.
“Willom Tight will be recording three songs with Uhuru.”
Gilbert Muvavarirwa of Shamiso Music and Entertainment said the single and video Ndewangu-Noni Yamanzi, featuring Speedy of Bongo Muffin, will be broadcast shortly on MTV Base, Channel O, Trace and other international satellite music channels while the album is expected at the end of the month.
According to information provided by Muvavarirwa, Uhuru started out as a collaboration between producers Maphorisa and Clap, but soon grew into a union of like-minds when they joined forces with percussionist Xelimpilo and pianist MaPiano.
Their sounds were initially confined to the walls of a humble miniature studio, but in time and through the initial signing of Maphorisa to Oskido’s Kalawa Jazzme label, the group soon found their name becoming a household brand and their tracks top of the resident’s charts.
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Although Uhuru has existed for over six years, their name is most synonymous with their hit remix of Letta Mbuli’s Not Yet Uhuru.
Interestingly, the group reveals that the smash single did not come as organically as some may believe.
Muvavarirwa said the idea came about after the realisation that the world has moved from doing albums to singles.
“We are just creating more content to stay relevant because when the album is released, we will not have time for recording in the studio,” he said.
He said their goal to be in the major league of South African music has just been consolidated by the collaboration with Uhuru.
“Uhuru is the biggest group in South Africa and we could not have asked for more,” said Muvavarirwa.
