Ni tou sa mpfesesa

Ndi tou sa pfa naa
kana vhathu ni tou sa mpfesesa?

Ndo vha ndi tshi' vha no poidza ndi rine vhatuku fhedzi
Murena a vha ri thuse ri tinye milingo heyi
ngauri tshinwe na tshinwe, nahone duvha linwe na linwe
hupfi na vhuvhava halo pfene
ndi tou tevhela ifhio ndila?
ngauri nda fara afha ndo tshinya, nda litsha afha ndo pwasha
Ndi tou sa pfa naa
kana vhathu ni tou sa mpfesesa?

Kha lino a thi tshe na wanga
ndi vho nga havho vha hafho seli
na vhane na sa vha humbulele
linwe duvha vha do ni mangadza
vha litsheni vha tshimbile, na nne ndila ndi a i divha
arali ni tshi vhona u nga ndi a xela zwo di luga
Mudzimu ane nda mu rabela ndi a mu fulufhela
nne ndo neta nga u takadza vhathu
Ndi tou sa pfa naa
kana vhathu ni tou sa mpfesesa?

Vha edele nga mulalo, Mphaphuli

Hu nga da maswiswi

dzhango lo sema swili

mitodzi ya vhafumakadzi

tshililo tsha vhana

vhanna femuluwani

u bva e ngafhi muphalali

a fhe vhutshilo Mphaphuli

Gole u hone Mphaphuli

U 'ni khou vhulawa Mphaphuli

U 'ni songou ofha Mphaphuli

yanu ndima no bveledza Mphaphuli

tshanu tsha u awela tsho ni swikela Mphaphuli

lizhakandila, swole, thikho, tshiko

awelani, Mphaphuli

My goodbye

Goodbye

There aint goodbyes when I leave

Watch me today, talk shit about me

The next minute someone ‘soul is flying away

Hold on to the ones you love

Kiss her passionately

That might be the last touch, last kick of this dying horse

We live this life but we just shadows

Come the night we gone no more breath left

No more sicknesses only cries of those who loved me

Enemies are just that, enemies, you can’t separate them from all the drama

All the big mamas we wish to touch

All the strip shows we love to drink to

Trips and journeys we cannot miss on weekends

All the girls, drinks and puffs we shared

All come to an end with no warning signs

Like a thief at night no time to prepare

Mama’s waiting for her son to come home

When my phone is off they start wondering

Where my boy at tonight

No one believes

From friends to enemies

We all wait in vain thinking one day we’ll still see you

Close our eyes and pray for a fallen soldier

Him left us with no goodbye note

All the dreams we had all the wishes that didn’t go well

We open our eyes to find the casket hitting the ground

Can’t even open the mouth to say goodbye

Rest in peace young soldier

28/10/2010

Lufuno : Ngauri ndi a ni funa (2011)

Lufuno

Ngauri ndi a ni funa

Ndi a zwi vhona ndi tshi ni sedza

Hezwi ro dzula ro sedzana hu sina tshedza

Ndi zwine nda ita

Hu nga vha maipfi ane nda amba?

Zwothe ndi tshi itela inwi

Nda ni hevhedza zwine vhanwe a vha zwi pfi

Ndi tshi ni fara vhanwe a vha zwi takaleli

Ndi tshi ni amba vhanwe a vha mpfesesi

A thina ndavha, inwi ni ya mpfesesa

Zwothe hezwi ngauri ndi a ni funa

Ni songou vhudzisa uri ngani?

Kana uri hani-hani?

Ngauri nne ndi tou ni funa

Zwi nga vha zwo ri kondela mathomoni

Divhani uri nndwa i naka mafheleloni

A si vhanzhi vhane vha swikelela

Ndi di rwa khana ndi tshi ni humbula

Ni tou vha ene nyanenge wa nne

Ngoho ni si ho ndi nga si kone

Ndi ni lindela mbilu i tshi vhavha

Ni tshi bvelela ndi thoma nga u ni mama

A thi khathali uri hu na vhathu

Hai, a thi ri na vhone ndi vhathu!

Zwothe hezwi ngauri ndi a ni funa

Ni songou vhudzisa uri ngani?

Kana uri hani-hani?

Ngauri nne ndi tou ni funa

Vha tshi ni vhudzisa (ndi amba vha mafhungo)

Ni vha vhudze uri u tou mpfuna

Vha tshi ni vhudza (ndi amba vha zwitshele)

Ni vha vhudze uri u ya mpfuna

Ni songou tsha mbudzisa

Futhi ni songou tsha divhudzisa

Ngauri ndi a ni funa

Ni songou vhudzisa uri ngani?

Kana uri hani-hani?

Ngauri nne ndi tou ni funa

Arali

Lufuno uri,

Ri balelwa u vhona milingo

Ri ngomu ri khou sola zwa vhanwe

Ri balelwa u tshila vhutshilo

Ri ngomu ri khou sasaladza zwa vhanwe

Arali hovhu hu hone vhutendi

Nne ntsitseni henefha ndi disalele

Ngoho nne ndi nga si kone

U tshila ndi tshi dizwifhela

Nahone nne ndi nga si tende

U xedzwa anga mato a tshee o vulea

A ni ri nda dzula na vhenevha naa

Vhane vha mpfesesa

A ni nnditshi nda xela ndi na vhenevha naa

Vha so ngo dalaho zwisolo na zwigodo

Ndi kwine ndi na vha sumbedzaho Lufuno lu tshilaho

Hu si lwa vheiwe lwa vhomutandangauwe

Mabanga o ima, bivhili dzo farwa

Ni mpfarele ndi tshi fhingula

Fhedzi muthu linwe duvha u do lila

Lufuno uri,

Ri balelwa u vhona zwikhukhuliso

Ri ngomu ri khou sola zwa vhanwe

Ri balelwa u vhona mabono

Ri ngomu ri khou sasaladza zwa vhanwe

Arali hovhu hu hone vhutendi

Nne ntsitseni henefha ndi disalele

A si khwine ndi tshi lovha luvalo lwo vhofholowa

U fhirisa u la nda nwa na vhasili

Litshani zwothe mufhunga na mavhele zwi aluwe

Khotsi vha do fhandekanya zwothe khanoni

Fhedzi mitodzi na malofha a vhana vha Afurika

Tshilikadzi dzine na khou tambudza

Ri tshi amba na ri vhudza uri ri vhatsinda

Munwe linwe duvha u do mmbudza

Ngauri a ni koni u vhala, vha ri ni songou amba

Fhedzi vheiwe a ni koni u tamba, ni sokou ri fha samba

Ndila munwe na munwe u tou dinangela

Vhana vha Afurika ni songou kongoniwa nga vha no ri hezwi

Masiari ndi vhavhuya, li tshi kovhela vha ya shanduka

Dada li ya luma, ni so ngo dibadekanya nalo

Ni nnditshe ndo tou rali

17th MTN SAMA 2011

Zozo & Sengere Superbeat have won, once again, a SAMA award in the category : Best Tshivenda Album. The awards were held in Monte Casino, Johannesburg over the weekend. We congradulate you Zozo and hope you inspire other artists to work harder. "Nga Tshivenda ri ri Ndaa!" Zozo.

Our own reggae lady, Denga, was nominated in the category: Best Reggae Album for her album, Reggae Hits (Sendelani). Unfortunately this award was taken by Jah Seed of Bongo Maffin fame. We are all proud of your work and thanks for representing us in the SAMAs.

With all that said, the legend is coming to town. Colbert Mukwevho & Family are going to give us what they do best this coming weekend in Kempton Park Civic Centre. Make sure you diarise saturday the 28th of May 2011 and keep it free. Make sure you get your ticket at Shoprite/Computicket and go watch Colbert Mukwevho & Family live on stage at the Reggae Jam. "Ri ri ri chanta Ithiopia, Rastafarai!"

the sunny side

Now I understand why they call it the sunnyside

This place gives me so much love  

Sometimes I feel like I can shumela here

Problem is I ‘m forever glued to my roots

Hustlers, morons and beggars all got one mind

Get something out of something like someone

You always have to watch out when you drive around

Police got their eyes on us during the week

Still got nothing on us

Patiently waiting for the weekend to begin

Once it’s on there’s more money to be made for the big boss

More bitches to be paid and laid

They’d be out in their see-thru mini skirts and tight jeans

You know, kaffirs like us can’t help it

We’ll be out there in the mix flashing cards

You can tell the day just by looking out the window

Left hand a hot chick, the other a cold green bottle

The dwellers are in the good life

Wonder if they still know where they come from

Wonder how long they’ll last

Some don’t even make it till the last song

Cops be outside waiting for you

Y’know how they tax these days

You get caught you pay

These days they are so many you won’t escape

If your rand is low you visit the college

I’m always paid so I got enough change to smooth the situation

These boys can’t resist it when you flash the cash

With all these girls to impress I just can’t miss a step

Let’s go home and nyam that thang

In the town where the sun never sets

To be continued...

New Kid on the Block(G) : DiRATA

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Colbert Mukwevho & Family : Save da 'hildren

Colbert Mukwevho & Family :  SAVE DA 'HILDREN

Colbert Mukwevho and Family (famously known as Harley & the rasta family) have released another classical album. The album, titled “Save da ‘hildren”, has 12 tracks. This family group, led by Colbert, the elder of the Mukwevho brothers has been providing music to the ears of South Africans for many years. Their ability to try with different sounds in their music has made them the darling to many who are not loyal reggae music faithful. Put simply, you don’t have to be a reggae fan to fall in love with Colbert’s music. With so many years in the industry, Colbert has been consistent in his music, yet staying ahead of the times. His prophetic messages has mesmerized many and one wonders if the people that he’s singing to really listen to and understand what Colbert is really saying in his music. I have always maintained that if you love music (regardless of genre) and you haven’t heard Colbert’s music, there’s so much that you are losing out.

“Save da ‘hildren” was released through The Burnin’ Shak Studios, the studio that Colbert started when he decided to leave Joburg after a short stint with a recording company over there. Since Colbert started his music career, all his releases have never disappointed his loyal fans and “Save da ‘hildren” is no exception. I have always told my friends that the Mukwevho play their music just to satisfy their souls, by so doing they find that there are thousands other people out there who have the same musical thirst as them and that’s how they are able to capture minds and souls of so many people.

Colbert is famous for his love songs which I’m certain has affected so many relationships through the strong messages that they deliver. So I wasn’t surprised that the first track on this album was titled “On my mind”. This slow ballad was played so well that one could confuse Colbert for a Jazz legend. Colbert has never been shy to try with different sounds and this track shows exactly that. “Ndo lindela” is a previously released track which is also included in this offering. These guys have done a good job in reworking this track that it almost feels like a totally new track all together. “Bloody double-crossing bastard”, which is my personal favourite, comes down very strongly against the wrong-doers. With lyrics such as “you boody double-crossing bastard i will cut off your throat”, you can feel that the people are tired of people who are out to fend for themselves and making the poor poorer. “Ri chanta Ithiopia”, “Gossip monger”, “Nnyiteni”and “Ri do phusukanya” are some of the songs that will keep you going this winter.    

Many of Colbert’s fans have declared him the King of Reggae and I don’t have any (if not one) reason to say otherwise. The guy is a genius who is on a league of his own. Get a copy of “Save da ‘hildren” today and enjoy the soul food that the Mukwevho brothers are offering. Remember to keep it original.

Catch Colbert Mukwevho & Family at the Kempton Park Civic Centre in a Reggae Jam Session on the 28^th of May 2011. Get your ticket today at Computicket/Shoprite R100

Cornerstone releases new album

ARTIST: CORNERSTONE

ALBUM: LUFUNO

Cornerstone has released a new eagerly awaited album simply titled “Lufuno”. This album should be a breath of fresh air to the multitudes of fans that Cornerstone have recruited with their debut album titled “Psalms”.”Psalms”, which received a SAMA nomination in the Best Venda album category, paved the way into music lovers across South Africa for these group of guys from Venda. The new album seems to have surpassed the fans’ expectations. It has everyone who gets a chance to listen to it ending up being captivated in the music.

The album, produced by Mulalo Mukwevho, has 16 well-arranged tracks. It opens up with the track ‘Ntsumbedzeni lufuno’. This love-ballad, with its ear-pleasing acoustic guitar, sets the pace for this enticing album. In this song a guy is asking his partner to show him the love that he’s been giving her, which she is not giving back. The second track is titled ‘Lufunolwashu’. This track celebrates the love that those who are fortunate enough to have, are enjoying. Here, Cornerstone is praising the strong love that two people have. With lines like ‘ndi do vha na inwi u swika nga hu sa fheli’ (I’ll be with you until the end of time), this will surely be an anthem for all the love-birds out there. ‘Mama’ is a very emotional song about one’s mother. Lots of songs about mothers have been written and sang worldwide, but this one will always stand out among the best. The singer is reciting the unforgettable memories he shared with his mother while growing up. “Champagne and the pain we shared, thick and thin we made it”, among other things said. This song is like a letter written to a loving and caring mother. ‘Let me be the one – Ruma nne’, with its captivating bass line, is a reggae-gospel song played with a rock-steady feel. The singer is appealing to the Lord to send him to save this helpless world. He says, “Make my body instrument unto You Lord, for fulfilment of your holy purpose”.

Other tracks to look out for are ‘Mmbudzeni’ (Featuring Mulalo Mukwevho), ‘I’m not a king’, ‘Generation (HIV is real)’, ‘Yehova ndi mulisa’, ‘Girl next door’ and ‘When I die’ among others.’Mmbudzeni’ is a beautifully done track which features Mulalo Mukwevho. Without realising it you’ll find yourself singing along to the chorus and chanting along to the well-arranged instruments. Dr Fraser “Thitupulwi” also added a lovely acoustic acapella track called ‘Times are changing’. The album closes with the track ’Ntsumbedzeni lufuno’, but this time featuring Mulalo Mukwevho.

These guys are immensely talented and judging by the standard of this album, they just reassured their fans that they are here to stay. They have really worked hard in perfecting the art that has made them the darling of music lovers all across. It truly shows that Venda has so much to offer the world. I just love the way their lyrics are arranged, a skill that many artists seem to lack. With the perfect marketing strategy for their work as well as support from the fans, this album should be flying off the shelves. I urge you guys, go out and support these homeboys, they won’t disappoint you. 
 

For original copies, events and all information regarding Cornerstone, contact 0832700710. You can also join Cornerstone on their Facebook page (cornerstone.fans@groups.facebook.com).

PS Buy only original copies

I am

many thought they could play this game

tried to warn them, all in vain

see them now; they all retire before their time

your pockets full but you’re brain dead

I’m so disappointed in myself this year

especially for not seeing who you really were

following me by the black box

make sure you keep the fucken distance boy

I might be small but I got all my rear views

you’ll end up just like your dad, lonely and miserable

printed images on the wall like a serial killer

fantasies characterises your dejected life

last time I checked you were a hoorskool nerd

quite, just another boy with erectile dysfunction

so now you reckon you got enough balls to make the cum

I no run around with obeah

riskin your foolish lives tryin to topple my peace

I am the rock of ages I stand firm

                                          

Little A' you precious thing

being used for someone else's sins

you couldn't even lift your own load

i am Screwface homie, 2 heads 4 eyes. don't go about at night if you' scared of the dark. I fight my own battles and I fear no man, so should you, sluggard. I give praises to the Most High for He is just. I've survived more drama than Mzansi fo sho has had. Ni do gidima na dzinanga, fhedzi a ni nga do nkona.' Flex man, we don't wanna be starting Armageddon this early. I AM!