“AMA Drums” is a thunderous return to form for Babes Wodumo, showcasing her raw Gqom energy, charismatic presence, and fierce Zulu pride. Featuring the late Mampintsha and Madanon, two of Durban’s most defining voices in the Gqom movement, the track is a powerful homage to the pulse of KwaZulu-Natal’s street culture — a sound built on rhythm, intensity, and attitude.
Babes Wodumo recently appeared on Imizwa featuring Mawhoo and Trymore.
From the very first beat, “AMA Drums” lives up to its name — the percussion is bold, layered, and relentless. The production carries the unmistakable West Ink signature: thundering kick drums, sharp snares, and hypnotic synth stabs that make the song feel alive, almost tribal. It’s music made for movement — designed to shake the ground at every taxi rank, tavern, and dance floor across Mzansi.
Babes Wodumo takes center stage with her electrifying vocals, delivering playful yet commanding lines that blend attitude, humor, and street slang. Her voice cuts through the beat with a rawness that feels both fierce and feminine, reminding listeners why she remains the Queen of Gqom. She doesn’t just perform — she owns the rhythm, chanting and calling out in ways that draw the listener deep into Durban’s sonic heartbeat.
Mampintsha’s contribution feels deeply resonant — his unmistakable baritone adds weight and familiarity, a reminder of his lasting legacy in shaping the Gqom sound. His verses bring balance and rhythm, grounding Babes’ fire with his laid-back authority. Madanon, on the other hand, adds explosive street flair, his sharp delivery injecting high-tempo energy that amplifies the record’s infectious groove.
Lyrically, “AMA Drums” celebrates unity, rhythm, and the raw joy of music — it’s about the power of the beat, the way drums bring people together, and how the sound of Gqom represents resilience, identity, and pride. Beneath its danceable surface, the song carries cultural weight — it’s an anthem of heritage and self-expression, pulsing with the spirit of Durban.
In essence, “AMA Drums” is not just a track — it’s a celebration of Gqom’s heartbeat, a fusion of legacy and energy that keeps the spirit of Mampintsha alive while affirming Babes Wodumo’s continued reign. It’s raw, unapologetic, and deeply rooted in South African rhythm — a reminder that no one commands the drums quite like Babes.
Babes Wodumo – AMA drums ft. Mampintsha & Madanon
Babes Wodumo – AMA drums ft. Mampintsha & Madanon
