SOCIAL media is abuzz with Khuzani Mpungose's long awaited album.
Many are saying he reminds them of the late maskandi king, Mgqumeni Khumalo.
Khuzani's new album, titled Aliboli Icala, is number one on iTunes.
This release marks the first time Khuzani has unveiled an album without the legendary bass guitar player Maqhude Mkhize, who died earlier this year.
Despite this change, Khuzani's song Umjolo Lowo featuring Luve is gaining attention and is predicted to secure a spot in the Ukhozi FM Ingoma Ehlukanisa Unyaka Top Ten as 2023 transitions into 2024.
The 34-year-old musician from Mandaba Village in Nkandla told Daily Sun that his big secret to a successful album is embedding meaningful messages on his songs.
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"Since my album was released on Friday, 1 December, I'm receiving many calls from people appreciating the good work. I'm happy that I have 14 years in the music industry but I'm still going strong and giving music lovers what they love, and my music keeps evolving," he said.
Khuzani said he was worried about his sound changing without Maqhude but expressed joy that fans continue to appreciate his music.
"I started my music career with Maqhude, but in 2019, I introduced another legendary guitarist player, Madoda ‘Dogzen' Ntshingila. That works for me to keep my tune not changed, and now I have two keyboard players, Phathapha Ngcobo and Jay Jay Mbuthuma. I also have two concertina players, Nyonemhlophe Jali and Thuthani Ndlovu," he said.
He said besides death, his plan to have pairs of instrument players will help him when he wants to go in studio or do live performance when someone is not available.
"I have one lead guitar player, Falabo Khuzwayo, and I'm not planning to have the second one. The lead guitar player is the key to a song," he said.
