Samthing Soweto Drops 2nd album, ‘Touch Is a Move: Good Morning’

The album’s name stems from his own philosophy and routine. “Touch Is a Move” reflects a childhood game rule: once a piece is touched, you must make the move—no pause, no retraction.

The phrase evolved into a way of living with courage and decisiveness. “Good Morning” originated from a simple ritual Samkelo started in 2023—a daily greeting to his online followers that helped sustain community and connection. Together, these expressions convey the album’s aim: a firm investigation into how basic rituals, language, and bonds shape our identity.

The record unfolds as a typical day in Soweto, opening with the rise of an early‑morning crescendo and tapering into late‑night reflections. Through a mix of interludes and tracks, it chronicles a day in the life of five‑year‑old Samkelo during the early 1990s.

We meet uMama, uGogo, bhut’ Lungisa, sis’ Amina, and sis’ BhiBhi through his perspective. We hear his musings, glimpse his surroundings, and observe the marvel of living alongside different generations in his home. The youthful voice of Samkelo serves as our narrator. Though he is actually the third of four siblings, the album revisits a period when he was the “iqanda lakubo”—the youngest.

These recollections are portrayed not merely as nostalgic flashbacks but as vivid strands interlaced within the present.

Interspersed with these interludes is a set of love tracks, each delving into a distinct facet of love—romantic, familial, intricate, vulnerable, playful, and beyond.

  - “Indandatho” is a promise of love rooted in tradition; it plays with the idea of ukulobola.

  - “Ama Get Down” (with Blxckie) conveys emotional turmoil within a tough relationship.

  - “Don’t Wanna Let Go” offers a sincere appeal to mend things before it’s too late.

  - “Swi” serves as a playful back‑and‑forth with an ex.

  - “Amagents” is a father’s cautionary note to his daughter about boys.

  - “Come Duze” invites intimacy and affection.

  - “325” celebrates the allure and poetry of ukushela intombi.

  - “Ngicela Sithandane” presents a straightforward, sincere plea to be loved.

  - “Yebo (Ngiyazifela)” examines insecurity and yearning within a relationship.

  - “Deda” calls upon a loved one to stay safe and return home.

The concluding interlude, “GoodNight”, ends the album with a prayer guided by uGogo. As young Samkelo falls asleep, he contemplates his day, his family, and his deepest desire to belong. The day concludes, and so does the album—softly, intimately, and joyfully.

Samthing Soweto, born Samkelo Lelethu Mdolomba, has long stood as one of the continent’s most remarkable musical voices. As a founding member of The Soil, he helped transform the a cappella scene. His solo work has produced chart‑climbing hits such as “Akanamali,” “Akulaleki,” “AmaDM,” and his platinum‑selling debut album Isphithiphithi.

With sold‑out tours, numerous accolades, and a sound that transcends genre and convention, Samthing Soweto keeps redefining South African music. This latest album reasserts his stature as a heavyweight artist, a profoundly deep storyteller, and a vocalist whose tone embodies both memory and significance.

Touch Is a Move: Good Morning is now streaming across all major music platforms: https://Platoon.lnk.to/touch-is-a-move-good-morning

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