By Mediamec 
After a five-year hiatus, acclaimed South African artist Samthing Soweto—real name Samkelo Lelethu Mdolomba—makes a powerful return to the music scene with the release of his much-anticipated second album, Touch Is a Move: Good Morning.
Rooted in personal philosophy and childhood memory, the album draws inspiration from a simple but profound rule from childhood games: once you touch, you must move—no hesitation, no take-backs.
“Told through a blend of interludes and songs, it follows a day in the life of five-year-old Samkelo in the early 1990s. We are introduced to uMama, uGogo, bhut’ Lungisa, sis’ Amina, and sis’ BhiBhi through his eyes. We hear his thoughts, see his world and witness the wonder of living across different generations in his home,”
— Official statement
With standout tracks such as “Ama Get Down” featuring Blxckie, “Amagents,” “Deda,” and “Indandatho,” the album captures the beauty and rhythm of a community stitched together by familial love and generational wisdom. It evokes a deep sense of nostalgia and reverence for the simplicity and warmth of days gone by.
The album comes to a gentle, intimate close with “GoodNight,” a track that features a prayer led by uGogo as young Samkelo reflects on his day and dreams of belonging.
“As young Samkelo drifts off to sleep, he reflects on his day, his family and his ultimate wish to belong. The day ends and so does the album—gently, intimately and joyfully,”
— Official statement
Samthing Soweto has long been recognized as one of Africa’s most distinctive and innovative musical voices. As a founding member of the trailblazing a cappella group The Soil, he helped revolutionize the genre. His solo career soared with chart-topping hits like “Akanamali,” “Akulaleki,” and his platinum-selling debut album Isphithiphithi.
Touch Is a Move: Good Morning is now available to stream on all major music platforms.