We’ve compiled a list of 5 wonderful vintage kwaito love songs for you and your crew to enjoy.
Kwaito, like hip-hop, is a genre motivated mostly by arrogance. However, kwaito singers occasionally provide us with meaningful and entertaining songs that span from celebrating love to lamenting tragedy.
We’ve compiled a list of 5 of the finest old school kwaito songs that cover all aspects of love.
Mshoza “Kortes” (featuring Mzambiya)
“Kortes,” one of Mshoza’s greatest songs, was produced by then-label mate Mzambiya and saw her express her feelings for Kortes, a girl who drove her insane when she wore a hat. The production’s R&B influence, along with some autotune on the hook, resulted in one of the most flawless kwaito songs of all time.
Trompies – “Sweety Lavo”
Trompies’ “Sweety Lavo,” the godfathers of pantsula, with an overt shebeen-ready bubblegum flavor – and that’s nothing to complain about. The four guys made it apparent that they weren’t happy with “Sweety Lavo” learning about their bad habits.
Zola “Sana Lwami” (featuring Unathi)
The duet of love-gone-wrong by Kwaito icon Zola and soprano Unathi was fantastic. Unathi portrayed a suspicious lady to her spouse (Zola), who rejected all rumors of his cheating on her with a female named Noxolo. “Ang’na-address ang’na-bhelas, she’s simply a buddy,” he says. All of this, along with KB’s clear kicks and bass lines and virtuoso sampling talents, results in a timeless masterpiece.
Brown Dash “Vum Vum” (featuring Brickz)
Brown Dash, M’du, and then-rookie Brickz serenaded their lucky ladies over the thumping bass rhythms made famous by American hip-hop producer DJ Mustard. “Sweety My Baby” was born from Brickz’s opening two bars.
Mafikizolo “Emlanjeni”
This song, an enhanced rendition of Miriam Makeba’s “Meet Me at the River,” is for those who still believe in fairytale and ’90s R&B love.
