South African Amapiano powerhouse De Mthuda is back with “Baleka,” a soulful new collaboration featuring vocalist Nobuhle and producer Ntokzin. The record arrives as one of the standout tracks introducing his highly anticipated Noise project.

The song blends De Mthuda’s signature Amapiano sound with rich soulful house influences. Deep log drums, smooth jazz-inspired chords, and immersive melodies carry the groove from start to finish.

De Mthuda and Ntokzin reunite here to deliver polished production, while Nobuhle lifts the record with an expressive vocal performance. Her voice adds emotion and depth to the dancefloor-ready energy, and the chemistry between these collaborators is clear throughout.

Every element, from the layered instrumentation to the heartfelt songwriting, works together for a refined listening experience. The track also shows De Mthuda continuing to push Amapiano forward with another quality release for fans of the genre.

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