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UNGUKUMKANI 02:46
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BUYA EMBO 02:50
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AMAKISS AMANINGI 02:37
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VUMANI 03:34
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ITYALA LAMA WELA 02:47
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SIBABONILE 03:31
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ANGIFUNI 04:12
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DIG into the rich and vibrant sounds of Laliboi's sophomore album, "Siyalapha,". Following his debut album, "Siyangaphi," Laliboi returns with an electrifying fusion of 808 beats, traditional South African folk music, modern folk, electronica, jazz, and hip-hop, creating a truly unique and unmistakably South African project.

"Siyalapha" is a musical odyssey that explores the depths of human emotions, and one of the standout tracks on the album is "Ityala lama Wele." This heartbreaking tale of brotherly jealousy captivates listeners, showcasing Laliboi's storytelling prowess and his ability to delve into the complexities of human relationships. The juxtaposition of delicate and emotive palettes with pumping 808s and township disco beats creates a mesmerizing sonic experience that tugs at the heartstrings.

Produced and composed by the South African new school legend, Spoek Mathambo, "Siyalapha" pushes the boundaries of contemporary African music. With his masterful touch, Spoek Mathambo infuses each track with intricate arrangements and production, perfectly complementing Laliboi's raw talent and vision. From the infectious rhythms of "Buya Embo," Laliboi's collaboration with South African afrofuturist music legend Spoek Mathambo, to the mind-bending fusion of Sotho and Xhosa cultures in "Vumani" with Lesotho artist Morena Leraba, each track on "Siyalapha" invites listeners on a transcendent journey through the sounds of the global south. Laliboi's heartfelt lyricism and genuine storytelling shine throughout the album, paying tribute to the rich traditions of South Africa while embracing contemporary influences. The riotous celebration of African culture captures the resilience and spirit of a vibrant nation, offering a powerful testament to the transformative power of music.

Join Laliboi in the delicate and emotive palettes, pulsating 808s, and township disco beats that define this transcendent musical work. For more information, please visit Laliboi's official website at www.laliboi.com.

Stay updated on Laliboi's latest releases and news by following him on social media platforms @laliboiofficial.

About Laliboi: Laliboi is an emerging South African fusion artist who blends traditional South African folk music with modern styles. His unique sound, heartfelt lyricism, and genuine storytelling have captivated audiences, making him a rising star in the music scene. Laliboi's music serves as a powerful voice for change and motivation, uplifting listeners with messages of hope and resilience. Born Siphosenkosi Nkodlwane in Butterworth in the Eastern Cape, 35-year-old Laliboi, which means rural boy, moved to Vosloorus at about the age of three.

A guitarist and trumpeter, his first contact with musical instruments was as a four-year-old, when an uncle came to stay with his family after fleeing the violence that had erupted between the Inkatha Freedom Party and the ANC in 1991. “He came with two guitars, a new one and an old one, which he left me.” But, it wasn’t until later that Laliboi would go beyond toying around with the guitar. “In 2008 I went to the Music Academy of Gauteng and learnt how to play guitar and fell in love with the trumpet.” The connection to the trumpet also goes deeper to his great-great-grandfather, after whom Laliboi’s album is named, who played the trumpet. Rapping since the age of 14 and exclusively in Xhosa, Laliboi’s musical approach was shaped in part by his first two musical projects, Impande Core and Radio 123 in which he played the trumpet. Influenced by the sounds of sokkie, mbaqanga and kwaito, Impande Core fused them to create a unique sound they coined carrot funk.

The end of Impande Core saw the formation of Radio 123, which still performs today. “When we disbanded, Smash [a member of Impande Core] and I started Radio 123. Our mission was to reflect the state of our country. We’re supposed to be a rainbow nation, but it’s taking forever to reflect. We thought the best way would be to fuse the different sounds that represent South Africans from different backgrounds and we coined that Mandela pop.” It was through Radio 123 that Laliboi met what would be the producer of his album, the 2020 Standard Bank Young Artist Award-winning Spoek Mathambo. “We were doing the Africa Express project with Dave Albarn as Radio 123. We were doing collaborations on a track produced by Sibot. I jumped in and dropped a rap verse. That’s when Nthato [Spoek] heard me rap and was like ‘yo, I didn’t know you could rap’.” Two weeks later Mathambo called and said he had a beat and that he wants Laliboi on it. “It was a tribute to Mama Mandela. I was more than happy to do it, because I hadn’t done any rap projects for many years. So when we did that song that was the genesis of the Siyangaphi project...my debut.”

For media inquiries, please contact: Nthato Mokgata Teka Music spoekspoek@gmail.com +27799288579

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released August 11, 2023

Lyrics written and performed by Laliboi / Siphosenkosi Nkondlwane
Music composed and arranged by Nthato Mokgata / Spoek Mathambo

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