Dr Thulz returns with a rich and culturally grounded body of work titled Sounds of Bantu, an EP that fuses soulful melodies, spiritual undertones, and modern Afro-house/Amapiano elements into a seamless listening journey. As the name suggests, the project draws inspiration from the heritage, identity, and rhythm of the Bantu people, echoing themes of community, love, resilience, and spirituality.
Dr Thulz, Citizen Deep and Atmos Black recently appeared on Believe.
Across the project, Dr Thulz leans into warm instrumentation, deep basslines, and layered vocal performances, creating a tapestry of sound that feels both contemporary and rooted in tradition. The EP features collaborations with powerful vocalists and producers who bring depth to its sonic storytelling, highlighting the fusion of Afro-soul, deep house, and piano textures that have become central to Dr Thulz’s artistry.
Each track carries its own identity — from heartfelt love songs that showcase tender vocal delivery, to reflective anthems about connection and belonging, to spiritually uplifting pieces that tap into ancestral sounds. Lyrically, the EP emphasizes messages of hope, love, and unity, while musically, it maintains a balance between dancefloor energy and introspective calmness.
What makes Sounds of Bantu stand out is its blend of modern South African electronic music with a strong cultural narrative, presenting Dr Thulz not just as a producer, but as a storyteller who uses rhythm and voice to express collective African experiences.
This EP cements Dr Thulz as one of the artists shaping the soulful and conscious side of Afro-electronic music, offering a sound that resonates deeply with both local and global audiences.
Dr Thulz, Mthunzi & Mvelokazi – Dali
Dr Thulz, Aymos & Zama Nkosi – Lengoma
Dr Thulz, Zee Nxumalo & TNS – Abangani
Dr Thulz & Soulful B – Yehla Moya (feat. Ntsikee & PTK Musiq)
Dr Thulz, Citizen Deep & Atmos Black – Believe
