South African DJ and producer DJ Zinhle has released a self-titled EP, ZINHLE, an eight-track Afro-house collection that draws on the sound of her early career. The project arrives after the lead single Baba Yilwa spent 11 weeks on South African radio charts and accumulated 11 million streams.
The EP blends Afro-house rhythms with contributions from a roster of featured artists. The focus track, Uthando, features Thobani White and Nayvee Womculo, and is built on warm melodies and vocal performances.
Collaborators
- DJ Lace
- DJ Cliad
- Funk Tone
- Thobani White
- Msindo’Listo
- Nayvee Womculo
- Nia Pearl
Lead Singles and Streaming Performance
Ahead of the full release, DJ Zinhle shared the singles Baba Yilwa and Njengemali. Baba Yilwa spent 11 weeks on South African radio charts, generated 11 million streams across platforms, and its official music video has 4.3 million views on YouTube.
Artist Statement
“This project is deeply personal because it represents who I am at my core,” says DJ Zinhle. “ZINHLE is about returning to the music that made people fall in love with my sound while embracing everything I’ve learned along the way. I wanted to create a body of work that feels joyful, uplifting and timeless: music that brings people together, whether they’re on a dancefloor, in the car, or celebrating life’s moments.”
ZINHLE is available on all major digital streaming platforms.
