Roctonic SA and Ovuyonke have teamed up to release their latest single, Umkhuleko Wami. This deeply moving Afro-house ballad is about faith, endurance, and the power of prayer. The song captures the essence of crying out to a higher being for guidance in times of hardship. Furthermore, its hypnotic rhythms, heartfelt melodies, and honest lyrics make it a profound song to dance to.
‘Umkhuleko Wami’ lyrics ring with a loud cry for divine intervention. Effectual lyrics like “Nghlala khuleka, kuthi imthandazo yami ifike emazulwini uyiphendule” tie the song together well. Similarly, he yearns, saying, “Ngoba emhlabeni zyabuya, angsazi noma lyashona noma lyaphuma” (Things come and go, I don’t know if the sun is setting or rising). Above all, the song conveys life’s uncertainty and the unshakeable optimism of a breakthrough. Also, Ovuyonke’s vocal emotion adds intensity to the raw feeling in these words, making every note resonate with depth.
In the case of Roctonic SA, the single is another milestone on a journey he began at age 16. With music all around him while growing up, he was an early lover of sound design and production. Naturally, this helped create a style that blends atmospheric texture and rhythmic power. He has honed his art over the years, working with some big names like Una Rams, Exte C, and China Charmeleon. Also, his earlier output, including Squares and Sines and Aggy, has shown his ability to blend house music with personal storytelling, making him a distinctive voice in the South African music world.
‘Umkhuleko Wami’ sees him collaborating with the talented Ovuyonke, whose vocals bring a raw intensity to the song. Additionally, the track deals with the universal experience of turning to hope and solutions in times of trouble. Therefore, it is both a personal and collective anthem. From its first beat to its last, listeners are drawn into a sonic experience that resonates deeply, both musically and spiritually.
As Roctonic SA and Ovuyonke present ‘Umkhuleko Wami’ to the world, they give listeners a chance to look inward, identify, and take solace in its message. However, It is more than a song. It is a call to faith, a prayer in melody, and a testament to music’s redemptive power. With this release, Roctonic SA cements his status as one of the most innovative producers in the Afro-house fold. Ultimately, if Umkhuleko Wami is anything to go by, the best is yet to come.
