“Thulu Beke” is a gritty, bass-heavy Amapiano banger that rides the thin line between hypnotic groove and pure street energy. Crafted by underground power trio uLazi, Navaro, and Benzoo, this track isn’t trying to be radio-friendly or polished — it’s raw, repetitive, and intentionally minimalist, created for the streets, the shisa nyama spots, the taxi ranks, and the dance battles that go on until sunrise.
uLazi, Officixl RSA and Benzoo recently appeared on Ma Zaks featuring Navaro, Mid9t and Nerrow DeMusica.
The phrase “Thulu Beke”, a stylized take on “Thula Beke” (loosely translating to “keep quiet and wait” or “calm down and stay patient” in isiZulu), becomes the heartbeat of the track — a catchy, looping vocal refrain that sits confidently over thick log drums and deep basslines. It’s less a song you listen to for lyrics and more a vibe you surrender to.
The production follows the best traditions of Sgija-style Amapiano — stripped-down melodies, percussive layering, and repetition used not as filler, but as fuel. The beat builds gradually, relying on groove and rhythm to draw the listener in. The log drums hit with purpose, rolling forward like a low-frequency march, while subtle synth flickers and sound effects add texture and tension.
Navaro delivers a sharp, street-smart vocal performance that perfectly matches the gritty beat — never too busy, but always impactful. He plays with cadence more than lyrics, using tone and rhythm to feed the track’s hypnotic pace. uLazi and Benzoo handle the beat architecture with precision, using negative space and looped instrumentation to create a trance-like pull that makes you nod before you even realize it.
uLazi, Navaro & Benzoo – Thulu Beke
