SA: Josiah De Disciple is Apple Music’s latest Isgubhu cover star

The announcement coincides with the release of the second instalment of his Sounds Of Gomora Vol. 2: The Healers Avenue album, which is available for streaming on Apple Music in Spatial Audio. The eight-track offering continues Josiah De Disciple’s exploration of the various shades of amapiano, through singles such as ‘Amanga’ featuring Maline Aura and ‘Vasco’ featuring Senjay, ManKay and Choco Dynasty.

The recognition will see Josiah De Disciple share an exclusive Isgubhu playlist which features African dance tracks that have made the biggest impact on his musical journey.

“This playlist is a reflection of who I am and the type of music I make, love and listen to,” Josiah De Disciple told Apple Music. “It includes some of my favourite work that I’ve produced and some other music which I feel have influenced my style of music. It’s a mixture of old African dance music classics that, till today, are still relevant. A big shout out to Apple Music for all the love and support.”

Isgubhu’s spotlight mix this month is courtesy of legendary South African dance label Soul Candi, highlighting a selection of exclusive mixes on Apple Music for the very first time.

Launched in early 2021, Isgubhu is the definitive home of African dance and electronic music on Apple Music, spotlighting and elevating 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 around the world.

Born in Alexandra in the Gauteng province, Josiah De Disciple rose to prominence within the music scene as one half of JazziDisciplies alongside Mr JazziQ. The duo parted ways in 2018 and Josiah De Disciple pursued a solo career, releasing ‘Mama’ alongside Boohle in 2020 which was certified gold by RISA. He followed that up with his debut album, Spirits of Makoela - Vol. 2: The Reintroduction (2021), which incorporated live instrumentation into the normally synth-heavy genre.