Title of the EP: Jupiter in Gemini
Main Artist: Xabizo
Full Names: Nthabiseng Xabiso Mokadi
IPI Number: 01145438659
IPI Base Number: I-006293554-8
Producer Credits:
C-Blak
Sef Pico
Starseed XO
Full names: Lehlogonolo Blessing Mananyetso
IPI Base Number I-006831814-7
Track list
1. 45 Reasons
2. Umona
3. La way
(c) Be Blak Records
(p) Sheer Music
Distributed By Static Plastic
www.statiplastic.com
Meanings of each song
45 Reasons
"45 reasons" by Xabizo is a slow jam house ballad with hard driving percussions that hit passionately with each word. The bassline in this song marries beautifully with the piano following behind it. This house ballad is a slow yet energetic song about a person who had their heart broken but accepted it. The lyrics are poetically written to tell a story of how they got hurt in an intimate relationship but while crying and pleading for reconciliation, they finally woke up to the realisation that this outcome is for the best. The singer uses their voice to express every emotion including mimicking parts of the instrumentation, like the saxophone in the bridge. The vocals being powerful and sang at one go from the start to the finish to artistically perform the song in a way where the person would have to go through their heartbreak from start to finish. This speaks to how the music is more than just a song, but rather a full body of expressiveness.
Umona
"Umona" by Xabizo is a house song with sub-genres such as 3-step as an influence. The vocals of the song a strong yet smooth, matching the strong percussions and smooth keys in the song. This upbeat soft offering of a classic house record showcases the meaning of true humbleness and humility. The lyrics are a powerful Zulu idiom that describe themes of jealousy, envy and the death of one's ego. People tend to get lost in their goals and become envious of anyone who may seem closer to that goal. Then they begin to project their jealousy onto that person. This is what this song is about. It is a warning to all those that dream that comparison is the thief of joy and to embrace the success of others as much as you would your own.
La Way
"La Way" by Xabizo is an upbeat funky house song with sub-genres such as amapiano influencing percussions. The infectious bassline on the beat drives the groovy vibe as it is both fresh and exciting, coming in particular parts of the song as an affect. The soft vocals match the groovy yet laid back smooth synths sprinkled on the atmosphere of the instrumentation. "La Way" is an ambitious record with a feel-good chant throughout the chorus. The words "LA WAY" are a slang phrase used by the youth in south Africa, which uniquely puts this record in a position to have cultural impact. A testament to a hunger for the finer things in life. The writer describes the lifestyle they see for themselves while powerfully affirming themselves and their dreams. If you look even deeper into the lyrics, the song is about belief. A trust in a higher power to achieve the unimaginable. To never limit your dreams to the naked eye. The song dives deeper into concepts of the 12 laws of the universe for anyone that is interested in things like that. Fans of artists like Ayra Starr, Tyla would appreciate this upbeat house pop record with smooth sultry vocals.
Overall meaning of the EP
This body of work is journey of healing and pursuit through the stars and far beyond. It starts off with accepting your pain with 45 reasons and then sees youfinding yourway through hope, dreams and humility in Umona and then ends off with you finding your power and willingness to reach for your goals in "La Way".
Main Artist: Xabizo
Full Names: Nthabiseng Xabiso Mokadi
IPI Number: 01145438659
IPI Base Number: I-006293554-8
Producer Credits:
C-Blak
Sef Pico
Starseed XO
Full names: Lehlogonolo Blessing Mananyetso
IPI Base Number I-006831814-7
Track list
1. 45 Reasons
2. Umona
3. La way
(c) Be Blak Records
(p) Sheer Music
Distributed By Static Plastic
www.statiplastic.com
Meanings of each song
45 Reasons
"45 reasons" by Xabizo is a slow jam house ballad with hard driving percussions that hit passionately with each word. The bassline in this song marries beautifully with the piano following behind it. This house ballad is a slow yet energetic song about a person who had their heart broken but accepted it. The lyrics are poetically written to tell a story of how they got hurt in an intimate relationship but while crying and pleading for reconciliation, they finally woke up to the realisation that this outcome is for the best. The singer uses their voice to express every emotion including mimicking parts of the instrumentation, like the saxophone in the bridge. The vocals being powerful and sang at one go from the start to the finish to artistically perform the song in a way where the person would have to go through their heartbreak from start to finish. This speaks to how the music is more than just a song, but rather a full body of expressiveness.
Umona
"Umona" by Xabizo is a house song with sub-genres such as 3-step as an influence. The vocals of the song a strong yet smooth, matching the strong percussions and smooth keys in the song. This upbeat soft offering of a classic house record showcases the meaning of true humbleness and humility. The lyrics are a powerful Zulu idiom that describe themes of jealousy, envy and the death of one's ego. People tend to get lost in their goals and become envious of anyone who may seem closer to that goal. Then they begin to project their jealousy onto that person. This is what this song is about. It is a warning to all those that dream that comparison is the thief of joy and to embrace the success of others as much as you would your own.
La Way
"La Way" by Xabizo is an upbeat funky house song with sub-genres such as amapiano influencing percussions. The infectious bassline on the beat drives the groovy vibe as it is both fresh and exciting, coming in particular parts of the song as an affect. The soft vocals match the groovy yet laid back smooth synths sprinkled on the atmosphere of the instrumentation. "La Way" is an ambitious record with a feel-good chant throughout the chorus. The words "LA WAY" are a slang phrase used by the youth in south Africa, which uniquely puts this record in a position to have cultural impact. A testament to a hunger for the finer things in life. The writer describes the lifestyle they see for themselves while powerfully affirming themselves and their dreams. If you look even deeper into the lyrics, the song is about belief. A trust in a higher power to achieve the unimaginable. To never limit your dreams to the naked eye. The song dives deeper into concepts of the 12 laws of the universe for anyone that is interested in things like that. Fans of artists like Ayra Starr, Tyla would appreciate this upbeat house pop record with smooth sultry vocals.
Overall meaning of the EP
This body of work is journey of healing and pursuit through the stars and far beyond. It starts off with accepting your pain with 45 reasons and then sees youfinding yourway through hope, dreams and humility in Umona and then ends off with you finding your power and willingness to reach for your goals in "La Way".
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