In collaboration with Lesgo 966 and Syfred Mckay, featuring Kaygee De Vee & Jay Sax
JOHANNESBURG, 06 July 2025 | SjavasDaDeejay returns with another street scorcher: this time a heartfelt reimagining of a Sotho folk favourite. “Mpulele,” his latest collaboration with Lesgo 966 and Syfred Mckay, featuring Kaygee De Vee and the ever-soulful Jay Sax, is a genre-blending triumph that weaves nostalgia, groove, and emotion into one unforgettable sonic experience.
Rooted in the melodic framework of the traditional Sotho tune “Mangwane Mpulele” (“Aunt, open the door for me”), the track leans into the spiritual depth and communal memory of its source. But in true SjavasDaDeejay fashion, it’s less of a remake; and more of a revival.
Jay Sax’s velvety saxophone melodies glide over warm log drum textures, laying the foundation for a heartfelt vocal performance; a soul-stirring cry of vulnerability wrapped in harmony. With three-part vocal arrangements echoing the song’s folk roots and rhythm patterns that nod to amapiano’s percussive core, “Mpulele” balances the weight of tradition with the euphoria of modern sound.
SjavasDaDeejay and his crew bring raw groove and musical intuition to the table, rounding out a production that feels both spiritually grounded and street-certified. “Mpulele” is a cross-generational offering: a reminder of who we are and where we’ve been, and remixed for the dancefloor.
Whether heard at a taxi rank, in a township lounge, or on a late-night playlist, “Mpulele” speaks directly to the heart.
Mpulele is out now, Listen/stream here: http://africori.to/mpulele