“Nothing But Dumblings” is an assertive gqom project from General C’mamane, showcasing a pure, unfiltered iteration of Durban’s rawest dance genre. The album title plays on the slang “dumblings”—a colloquial term associated with heavy, bass-driven beats and rhythmic street energy, signaling the artist’s intent to deliver non-stop, percussion-focused intensity.
General C’mamane recently appeared on Kushushu Kwediin.
Across the project, General C’mamane leans into minimalist melodies, aggressive kick patterns, syncopated snares, and layered vocal samples. The tracks maintain a stripped-down aesthetic, prioritizing energy and groove over complexity. It’s a celebration of the gqom underground, built for dance floors, taxis, and township sound systems. Guest collaborations enhance the texture without diluting the core identity: dark, punchy, and kinetic.
In summary, Nothing But Dumblings is a genre-purist release that solidifies General C’mamane’s position as a gqom stalwart. It’s high-impact, no-frills music that speaks directly to the streets and dance culture of Durban.
ALBUM: General C’mamane – Nothing But Dumblings
ALBUM: General C’mamane – Nothing But Dumblings
General C’mamane – Kushushu Kwediin
General C’mamane – Hide My Name
General C’mamane – 4 Pound
General C’mamane – Gypsy Man
General C’mamane & RocksoniQ – Swift
General C’mamane – Not In The Mood
General C’mamane – Fast Food
General C’mamane – Go Change
General C’mamane – Nguban Yena Lo?
General C’mamane & DJ Pepe x KwaH[NSG] – Super Powers
General C’mamane – Alien
General C’mamane & Listor – Meet The Goats
General C’mamane – Offline
General C’mamane – Fiji
General C’mamane – Simunye
General C’mamane – Gangster’s Paradise (Gqom)
General C’mamane – These Tears (Durban Dombolo)
General C’mamane – Memeza
General C’mamane & Assiye Bongzin – Umshudo
General C’mamane – Kwamhlabuyalingana
