A new chapter for “2 Spin Jikeleza”
South African dance music heavyweight Focalistic brought together members of the music and creative industry on Friday, 7 August 2026, to celebrate the release of the official music video for “2 Spin Jikeleza”, his collaboration with ShaunMusiq and Uncle Waffles.
Held at the Michelangelo Towers Penthouse in Sandton Central, the exclusive release party followed the launch of the music video and gave guests an opportunity to experience the world created around the collaboration.
The invitation set the tone for the occasion with an all-black theme, with Focalistic, ShaunMusiq and Uncle Waffles front and centre as the faces behind the release.
The music video comes to life
For Focalistic, the party was more than simply a celebration of a new video. It was deliberately staged at the same location where the visual was filmed, allowing guests to experience the environment in which the creative concept came together.
Speaking to TheJournalistDJ.Com, Focalistic explained that he wanted people to relive the experience of the video while standing in the very space where it was created.
“We just dropped the music video. We shot it right here,” he said, explaining that the idea came to him during the shoot: “Wouldn’t it be crazy to have interviews right where we shot the video?”
The result was a release celebration that blurred the line between the music video and real life, with the location itself becoming part of the story.
Focalistic wanted something different
“2 Spin Jikeleza” is also a reflection of Focalistic’s evolving approach to visual storytelling.
The artist described the video as being inspired by the abstract dreams he has as a creative, explaining that he wanted to tell a story that moved beyond conventional music-video formulas.
Rather than simply presenting another predictable narrative, Focalistic wanted to combine abstract elements with real-life storytelling and create something that felt fresh.
For him, the ambition was clear: South African creatives should be able to produce work capable of standing alongside major international productions.
“This is a new one,” he said, adding that the intention was to show that “we on that level” as creatives, regardless of whether the work comes from South Africa, America or elsewhere.
The rap pen is still dangerous
While Focalistic has become one of the defining voices in Amapiano, his relationship with hip-hop remains an important part of his artistic identity.
When asked whether he would return to “raps, raps”, the answer was immediate.
“We just dropped it, North Mob,” he revealed, directing listeners towards the project.
He also pointed to the influence of the rappers around him, explaining that many of his close collaborators and friends still come from the rap world.
That influence, he suggested, can still be heard in his songwriting.
“The pen right now is the most dangerous,” Focalistic said.
Foca Forum turns fashion into a cultural statement
Another major talking point during the conversation was Focalistic’s relationship with adidas and the Foca Forum.
With members of his squad sporting adidas footwear at the event, Focalistic used the moment to acknowledge the significance of the collaboration.
He described the Foca Forum as “a tangible moment in history”, suggesting that its cultural value extends beyond simply being something to wear.
According to Focalistic, some people are even purchasing the pieces as collectibles rather than everyday fashion.
He also highlighted the significance of being the first African to achieve what he described as this particular milestone with the brand, while making it clear that the journey is still developing.
From Pretoria auditions to the State Theatre
Focalistic’s recent Pretoria achievements also formed part of the conversation.
Reflecting on his performance at the State Theatre, he connected the moment to a much older dream.
Before the stages, music videos and international recognition, the Pretoria-born artist had auditioned at the same venue as part of a talent show.
That history made the opportunity to perform there particularly meaningful.
“There used to be a talent show there. I used to always audition there,” he recalled, explaining that he had always dreamed of performing at the venue.
For Focalistic, the moment represents a broader pattern in his career: turning childhood ambitions and creative visions into tangible experiences.
Focalistic’s message goes beyond music
Away from music, fashion and career milestones, the artist also used the interview to deliver a more personal message.
With Women’s Month taking place in South Africa, Focalistic sent love to women while also speaking directly to men who may be struggling emotionally.
His message was simple: deal with what you’re going through before it becomes too late.
“Be happy out there. Stay prayed up,” he said, before encouraging men to address their struggles rather than allowing them to build up.
“2 Spin Jikeleza” is bigger than a release
The Sandton celebration ultimately reflected the world Focalistic has been building around himself: music, fashion, visual storytelling, collaborations and a distinctly South African sense of ambition.
With ShaunMusiq and Uncle Waffles alongside him, “2 Spin Jikeleza” brings together three artists who occupy significant spaces within contemporary South African dance culture, while the ambitious visual pushes the collaboration into a more cinematic and abstract direction.
And by celebrating the video at the very location where it was filmed, Focalistic turned the release into an experience — allowing those in attendance to step directly into the world of “2 Spin Jikeleza.”
