A Secret Finally Revealed
After years of anticipation, 3Step pioneer Thakzin is set to release his debut album Gods Window Pt. 1 on September 26, 2025. The project, recorded between Johannesburg, Cape Town, and while touring across Africa and the world, has been one of the best-kept secrets in dance music.
3Step: More Than a Genre
For Thakzin, 3Step is a state of mind — a movement born during the pandemic and crystallized with The Magnificent Dance (2022). Blending intuition, multiplicity, and sonic honesty, the genre defies traditional boundaries and stands as an organic hybrid of African identity and global rhythm.
About Imali Yephepha
The album’s journey continues with its second single, Imali Yephepha, a six-minute odyssey that manifests abundance through music. Produced by an all-star cast including Atmos Blaq, MphoWAV, Suffocate SA, Citizen Deep, Divine Keys, and featuring vocals by Baby S.O.N and Tete, the track pulses with hypnotic energy.
- It is both mantra and ritual: call / claim / receive, a groove that transforms intention into vibration.
- A collective creation, it embodies the spirit of collaboration that defines Thakzin’s wider vision.
A Ceremonial Debut: Gods Window Pt. 1
The 18-track debut is more than a collection of songs — it is a spiritual and ceremonial journey. Infused with ancestry, healing, and experimentation, Gods Window Pt. 1 is designed as a “no-skip” experience, unfolding like a rich Sunday meal.
- Past: Honoring African rhythms, drums, voices, and dances that carry cultural memory.
- Present: Rooted in Thakzin’s personal evolution, community, and bold creativity.
- Future: A visionary soundscape of 3Step and beyond, reshaping global consciousness.
Symbolism of Gods Window
Named after the panoramic landmark in Mpumalanga, the album’s title symbolizes the third eye, ancestral vision, and spiritual gaze into past and future. With Gods Window Pt. 1, Thakzin positions himself not only as an artist but also as a torchbearer of African continuity, resilience, and innovation.
