Today, singular South African artist Muzi releases two new singles – ‘Milk & Honey’ featuring British rapper The Last Skeptik, and ‘Light,’ off his forthcoming album uMUZI, due out October 13th via Fool’s Gold Records. Along with the pair of singles, Muzi has announced the track list for uMUZI.
Offering a glimpse into the dynamic, genre- fluid sounds of his upcoming project, ‘Milk & Honey’ and ‘Light’ are a compelling pairing. ‘Milk & Honey’ is soft and earthy, blending The Last Skeptik’s minimalist hip-hop approach with Muzi’s magnetic production. Surrounded by warm synths and muted trumpet melodies, Muzi and The Last Skeptik share their holistic message: “In a world of excess, in the land of milk and honey, I choose less. I choose my introverted nature. I choose myself,” says Muzi. Its companion, ‘Light,’ flaunts Muzi’s spirited house inclinations.
Rolling percussion, shiny synths and groovy basslines lay a charismatic backdrop for Muzi’s soulful vocals as he smoothly transitions between English and Zulu. A beautiful dedication to his late mother, ‘Light’ commemorates the familial values that have remained with Muzi as he transitioned into parenthood. Muzi explains, “‘Light’ is an ode to my mother. Keeping me sane through the darkest times. My light…” The pair of singles arrive following the announcement of uMUZI with ‘eMtunzini.’ Picking up where his ‘eMtunzini’ music video left off, ‘Light’ finds Muzi dancing in a forest.
Along with the pair of singles, Muzi has announced the track list for his forthcoming album, which is set to feature Chris Martin of Coldplay and South African musician Abazukulu baMaKhoza, in addition to The Last Skeptik. uMUZI follows his widely acclaimed 2021 INTERBLAKTIC, which heralded praise from Zane Lowe, Billboard, Complex, The Fader, and more. Stream Muzi’s vivacious new singles ‘Light’ and ‘Milk & Honey’ out now.
