Brian Kubayi’s latest Album to hit the shelves

Award-winning South African RnB musician Brian “Bomba” Kubayi has kept his fans waiting for new music for five years now.

Finally, the wait is over. Soul music lovers can now look forward to Kubayi’s latest album which will be released on April 24 on all digital platforms. The Malamulele born under the Collins Chabane Local Municipality, is also known as one of the finest composers for albums such as Tsalelani, I am Brian Bomba and The Dreamer.

THE WAIT IS OVER FOR NEW ALBUM

His supporters will now be delighted to know that the new offering will be a 16 tracks album, titled Forever. The album infuses African soul and jazz elements laced with Brian’s soulful and melodic voice to deliver a masterpiece.

It includes songs such as Ka titimela, xivuyevuye, Woni Jikela, Take me Home, Congo, Byala, Ni fambile, My Superstar, Joni joni and Kwata-kwata.

He says his new album is more African Soul and RnB with live elements.

“It’s a complete shift from my previous albums as this one is designed for live performances. As well as being able to catch a bigger national and international audience. I worked with great producers such as Sumthyn Black including
young and talented producers from Limpopo such as Reeves and Moose,” said Kubayi.

WHO IS BRIAN BOMBA KUBAYI?

Brian Bomba from Malamulele was introduced to music at an incredibly young age. He used to accompany his mother, the legendary award-winning musician Madya ku Bomba, at RPN and Gallo Studios in Johannesburg. She used to record her albums in the late 90s.

Apart from being part of the school choir at EPP Mhinga High School in Malamulele, he also recorded his first demo song called Malume in 2011 while still in high school. The first song he recorded was in high school when he was 17.

“I started doing music because of my mother Madyakubomba who is now late, who is a Xitsonga music legend. One of those that pioneered traditional Tsonga music. I have worked with Steven Makhongela, a household name in music culture. It is amazing to work with him, he inspires me as an artist to breathe life into the music,” he explains.

THE MUSIC JOURNEY

He officially began his music career in 2013 when he received sponsorship from a local businessman to re-record his 2011 song Malume as part of a full album. The 11-track album titled Tsalelani was released in 2014 under Anaka Records.

The album was a first of its kind as it fused R&B sounds with elements and influence from musicians such as Paul Ndlovu, Peta Teanet, and Penny Penny amongst others. The hit singles from the album, Yellow Bone and Malume gave birth to Xitsonga RnB, which continues to inspire young artists even today.

The album won him Best Newcomer at the 2014 Munghana Lonene FM Music Awards. Some of the artists Kubayi still have a desire to work with include Sjava, Big Zulu, Ami Faku, Zonke, Brenda Mtambo, and Amanda Black.

“The music is universal, it is timeless. I want to touch people’s hearts and inspire a generation to motivate. To also comfort each and grow the music culture. The music is beautiful.

“I am inspired by the Tsonga culture, my people and what we stand for. I am inspired by my country, my continent as well most of all I am inspired by life,” he said.