Skillz steps out from behind the boards on “Phumelela,” trading his usual club production for something closer to a spiritual anthem. He links with Simmy and Zeh McGeba here, and the title translates from isiZulu to succeed or prevail.
It runs as the lead single from his EP of the same name. The song draws from the pilgrimage traditions of Lalibela in Ethiopia, while the video follows believers moving through sandstone mountains in search of blessings.
Simmy brings the Afro-soul weight, but Zeh McGeba adds a rising Amapiano texture. Neither voice overwhelms the other, so the vocal pairing stays balanced throughout. The production blends 3-step electronic rhythms with vocal depth built for both the club and quiet reflection.
Skillz has spent years building a reputation as a producer for names like DJ Zinhle, Zakes Bantwini, and the late Mampintsha. This release marks a deliberate shift toward the front of the stage, and the response suggests the move landed. The video crossed 1.5 million YouTube views, and the track has pulled hundreds of thousands of Spotify streams since its release.
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