Msongi’s Thee Messenger EP is a vibrant exploration of Amapiano’s ever-evolving sound, showcasing the artist’s versatility and ability to push the genre’s boundaries. With this release, Msongi delivers a collection of tracks that merge deep house, soulful melodies, and traditional Amapiano rhythms to create an atmospheric and immersive listening experience. The EP opens with The Messenger, a track that builds slowly with a haunting melody and soft percussion before introducing the iconic Amapiano piano riffs. The track’s smooth progression and emotional depth draw the listener in, creating a sense of anticipation as it moves forward.
Msongi and MaWhoo recently appeared on Impumelelo.
Throughout the EP, Msongi blends soulful vocals with intricate drum patterns, maintaining a balance between rhythm and melody. Voices of The Soul features a haunting vocal sample that pairs beautifully with deep basslines and rolling drums, while Echoes of Love focuses on an emotional, melodic journey, with layered synths and rich textures that create an ethereal sound. The track Walking Through Time explores a more ambient, downtempo side of Amapiano, using atmospheric sounds and minimalistic beats to evoke a sense of serenity and introspection. The EP’s closing track, Message in the Music, brings everything together, combining upbeat rhythms with soulful melodies, giving listeners a satisfying conclusion to the journey.
Thee Messenger EP is a testament to Msongi’s ability to blend different elements of Amapiano with soulful influences and deeper, more introspective sounds. The EP explores the genre’s emotional depth, showing how Amapiano can go beyond just dancefloor hits to create tracks that are rich in texture and full of feeling. It is a refreshing take on the genre, pushing the limits of what Amapiano can be, while still maintaining the core elements that make the genre so distinctive.
Msongi – Xola (Acoustic)
Msongi – Busisa
Msongi & Bassie – Thando (feat. JL SA & Future Saxo)
Msongi & MaWhoo – Impumelelo
Msongi, Naledi Aphiwe & JL SA – Umkhuleko
Msongi, Tman Express & Ojay – Qinisela
Msongi, Cici & Sir Trill – Xola (feat. Dot Mega)
