After a five-year silence, South African singer-songwriter Samthing Soweto returns with a brand-new album, Touch Is a Move, Good Morning, out July 4. With his distinct voice and heartfelt songwriting, he once again welcomes fans into his soulful world — where warmth, tradition, and vulnerability lead the way.
The title blends two personal rituals: “Touch Is a Move” refers to a childhood rule — once you touch a piece in a game, you must move — while “Good Morning” comes from his 2023 habit of greeting fans daily, a quiet act of connection.
The first single, “Deda,” is out now. Produced by John Lundun, it’s a gentle, poetic plea inspired by the Nguni proverb “mabudede ubumnyama buvele ukukhanya” — “let the darkness retreat so that light may come.” It tells the story of loving someone drawn to nightlife while praying for their safe return.
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“Deda” follows the success of “Amagents,” a double-platinum anthem from 2022 offering a father’s advice to his daughter. Both songs feature on the upcoming album, hinting at a deeply personal and resonant body of work.
From his roots with The Soil, to the global hit “Akanamali,” to his genre-blending debut Isiphithiphithi, Samthing Soweto continues to evolve. With Touch Is a Move, Good Morning, he’s ready to light up the world once again ebru-art.
