SA: Apple Music names MÖRDA as latest Isgubhu cover star

The announcement coincides with MÖRDA’s 12-track second album Asante II, a vibrant blend of eclectic sounds that conjures a sonic aesthetic unique to his vision. The record features DJ Zinhle, Brenden Praise, Trancemicsoul, Mhaw Keys and Thakzin.

“Being on the cover of a playlist like Isgubhu is a sign to me that I must be doing something right,” MÖRDA told Apple Music. “Like with any award or nod from the industry, it confirms that hard work, the hours I spend in the studio making sure I get the sound just right, is all worth it.”

To celebrate his feature, MÖRDA has also created an exclusive Isgubhu playlist that features the best dance music from Msanzi’s premiere creatives. “My song selection is a collection of sounds, songs and artists that both sparked my love for music as a listener, as well as inspired my own ideas as a creator,” MÖRDA said.

Born and raised in Pretoria, MÖRDA, whose real name is Robert Bongani Mohosana, joined the church choir at a young age where he also learnt how to play various musical instruments, later honing his talents as a music composer, dancer and vocalist. He later gained recognition as a member of drum-powered house duo Black Motion before embarking on a solo career.

After a string of international performances, MÖRDA released his debut solo album Asante in 2022. The record, which is dedicated to his daughter, features Focalistic, Nkosazana Daughter, Oscar Mbo, Yallunder and more over 10 groove-filled tracks.

Launched in early 2021, Isgubhu is the definitive home of African dance and electronic music on Apple Music and spotlights and elevates the work of African Electronic DJs, producers and creatives. Isgubhu, a Zulu word meaning beat and used to refer to a banging song, pays homage to an evergreen set of genres and the African artists who have played a pivotal role in shaping the dance and electronic scene across the world.