{"id":6758,"date":"2026-06-24T11:19:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T11:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/jsomething-releases-asimbonanga-video-ahead-of-scatterlings-album\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T11:19:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T11:19:51","slug":"jsomething-releases-asimbonanga-video-ahead-of-scatterlings-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/jsomething-releases-asimbonanga-video-ahead-of-scatterlings-album\/","title":{"rendered":"J\u2019Something Releases \u2018Asimbonanga\u2019 Video Ahead of Scatterlings Album"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>South African vocalist <strong>J\u2019Something<\/strong> has released the official music video for his reinterpretation of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Johnny_Clegg\">Johnny Clegg<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s anti-apartheid anthem <strong>\u201cAsimbonanga.\u201d<\/strong> The visual arrived on 19 June 2026, following the single\u2019s release on 24 April via the <strong>Scatterlings<\/strong> imprint, and serves as the first offering from a forthcoming tribute album.<\/p>\n<h2>Reimagining a Protest Landmark<\/h2>\n<p>The video brings a contemporary visual language to a song that became a global symbol of resistance, unity, and hope during South Africa\u2019s struggle against apartheid. Originally performed by Johnny Clegg and Savuka, \u201cAsimbonanga\u201d called for the recognition of Nelson Mandela at a time when his name was banned in the country. J\u2019Something\u2019s version preserves the original\u2019s emotional and political weight while introducing its message to younger audiences.<\/p>\n<h2>Scatterlings: A Curated Tribute<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Scatterlings<\/strong> album is curated by <strong>Jesse Clegg<\/strong>, Johnny Clegg\u2019s son, in collaboration with singer-songwriter <strong>Msaki<\/strong>. The project reimagines songs that shaped South African musical identity, with each reinterpretation aiming to honour the spirit of the original while allowing for artistic evolution. The album features a diverse lineup of South African artists, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zakes Bantwini<\/strong> (Grammy award-winner)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sun-El Musician<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Simmy<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jesse Clegg<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Msaki<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The collaborative approach spans house, soul, electronic, and traditional influences, reflecting the breadth of the country\u2019s contemporary music scene.<\/p>\n<h2>J\u2019Something\u2019s Connection and Career<\/h2>\n<p>J\u2019Something has described the opportunity to reinterpret \u201cAsimbonanga\u201d as humbling and deeply meaningful, citing Johnny Clegg\u2019s lasting influence on his own artistic journey. He views Clegg as a cultural force who shaped how many South Africans understand identity and history. J\u2019Something is widely known as one third of the award-winning trio <strong>Mi Casa<\/strong>, a group that helped define modern South African house, pop, and R&amp;B. 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