“Is’nqanda Mathe” is a soulful, emotionally charged Amapiano ballad that blends Poizen’s warm production style with DJ Stokie’s signature deep, smooth grooves and Mthandazo Gatya’s powerful, heartfelt vocals. The title, in isiZulu, roughly translates to “it stops the saliva”, a poetic expression often used to describe something so breathtaking or intense that it leaves you speechless.
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Mthandazo Gatya delivers an impassioned performance, carrying themes of overwhelming love, admiration, and the kind of beauty that makes words feel inadequate. His vocals are layered with harmonies that rise and fall alongside the melody, giving the track an almost live, storytelling feel.
Production-wise, Poizen and DJ Stokie craft a warm and atmospheric backdrop — steady log drum patterns, delicate shakers, and airy synth pads float around a deep bassline, while subtle piano chords give the song a gentle emotional pulse. The beat is unhurried, allowing the vocals to take center stage, yet it still has that head-nodding, soulful bounce that keeps it rooted in Amapiano’s dancefloor tradition.
Poizen, Dj Stokie & Mthandazo Gatya – Is’nqanda Mathe
