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Soultronixx—real name Rofhiwa Ndou—is no stranger to this platform. Bumping into him at the Bread4Soul event in Johannesburg sparked an honest and soulful catch-up. We dive into his reflections on solo success, his roots in Venda, and what’s next for both himself and the iconic duo, Artwork Sounds.
The Solo Journey Since “Shangohaya”
Soultronixx dropped his debut solo project Shangohaya in November 2024. While he admits he hasn’t tracked the stats closely, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
“The project opened doors I’ve been wanting to open for a long time,” he says. “I’m grateful to everyone who was part of it.”
He’s now collaborating with many of the same contributors on upcoming projects, affirming the power of consistency and shared vision.
Family Support and Recognition at Home
While his family—especially his grandmother—has been proudly watching his journey unfold, Soultronixx acknowledges that his hometown of Venda has yet to fully embrace him.
“I haven’t seen much traction from Venda, but I’m still laying the foundation back home.”
Despite not winning at the recent METRO FM Awards, the nomination alone was a milestone.
“A nomination is a win,” he states humbly. “We were also nominated for an international award on the same day.”
Venda’s Deep House Legacy
Soultronixx reminisces about the powerful deep house culture in Venda, referencing the legendary Gumbah Fire festival.
“Venda used to host the biggest deep house festival in SA—it brought Kuniyuki Takahashi to SA for the first time.”
With peers like Enosoul and Tronix The Chef continuing the tradition, he affirms that “Venda, Limpopo, and deep house are best friends.”
Views on the Rising Lekompo Sound
Though not personally involved, Soultronixx recognizes the rise of Lekompo, a genre taking Limpopo and social platforms by storm.
“I’m always happy to see something original from South Africa thrive… Lekompo has crazy numbers.”
On METRO FM Recognition and the Power of Community
The METRO FM nomination wasn’t just a career highlight—it was a moment of visibility for the team behind the music.
“People know the music, but not the people behind it. That night gave us a chance to be seen.”
He stresses the importance of community:
“I don’t like calling them fans—we’re family.”
Upcoming Projects and Global Collaborations
While he keeps most names under wraps, Soultronixx confirms multiple projects are on the way—including Musical Love 3, expected July or August. The project features collaborators like George Lesley, CoCoSA, Russell Zuma, and emerging talents such as Sandile and Steel Nitro.
On Gospel House and Staying True to Sound
As one half of Artwork Sounds, Soultronixx played a pivotal role in fusing gospel with deep house.
“People are closer to God than anything. Our sound speaks to that.”
He acknowledges the genre’s slow-burn nature but is proud of their influence:
“You can’t talk about gospel house without mentioning Artwork Sounds.”
A Final Word to the Family
Soultronixx signs off with gratitude, not only for the music but the people who uplift him.
“I don’t have fans—I have family. Alone, we can’t do this. We need support structures, people who pray for us.”
“This gift of making music is rare. I’ll always thank God for it.”
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Stay tuned as Soultronixx and the broader Artwork Sounds family continue pushing boundaries in deep house and gospel music, both locally and on the global stage.
