In a world filled with endless melodies and harmonies Woza and Sabza and Mr. Abie break their silence through their 11-track debut album Silent Echoes.
Describing the project, Woza Sabza states Silent Echoes reflects our ability to create beautiful music that resonates with many people, despite our quiet nature.
“Silent Echoes is a project where we bounced off our respective strengths, Woza Sabza being able to produce and my ability to write and sing,”
says Mr. Abie.
Despite their quiet nature, Woza Sabza and Mr. Abie gave a breakdown of each song. The harmonic vocals of Elceesow in Ayy Dali narrate a story of a heartbroken man that got cheated on.
In Indlela YoThando, King B expresses Jubilee around how his loved one, while Abie shares how he has found the one and cannot go a night without them.
Boohle seeks divine intervention in Impi, calling upon ancestors to guide her through her life challenges. Elceesow sings along to the piercing saxophone by Phemelo Saxer, expressing how he longs for a comfortable life in Soft Life. Mr. Abie shares how he has been praying for serenity in his life.
The soothing keys of KandyBeats guide Mr. Abie in Mabizo as he reflects on how his music got perceived as mediocre. Mr. Abie speaks about Zinhle, a lady he is fond of, and is disappointed by her behavior, causing him heartache. The sweet voice of Siyakha describes beauty in the eyes of the beholder, complimenting her better half in Umuhle, while Buya my Dali is a plea by Abie and Khalil to have their partners return to them.
In Ingoma emnandi, Khalil expresses the enchantment he gets when listening to Amapiano. Mduduzi Ncube tells how unkind life can be and requires mental strength. Mr. Abie encourages Mduduzi to keep going and never lose hope, reassuring him that things will improve in Amandla.
“Umbulali is a cry following one losing their loved one through a brutal murder mystery,”
says Mr. Abie.
Sabelo Duma, professionally known by his stage name, Woza Sabza, is a South African DJ, remixer, record producer, musician, and songwriter. He is an independent South African artist, born and raised in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal Province. Woza Sabza is best known for his production on the Mazikhale smash-hit, where he got featured by Amapiano royalty, Boohle, and his unique style of play & technique as a DJ.
Abela Nxumalo, professionally known as Mr. Abie, was born and raised in Mtubatuba, KwaZulu Natal. He is a South African singer, songwriter, MC, and performer. The Amapiano Pioneer Gaba Cannal has featured Mr. Abie on the platinum-selling Dali Yim Lo single taken from the Agape EP.
