Trailblazing South African producer Thakzin continues to reshape the future of African electronic music with the release of his bold new two-track EP Bozza Mthathe, his first release of 2025.
Widely recognized as the originator and driving force behind the 3Step movement—a cutting-edge fusion of Amapiano, Afro House, and Deep House—Thakzin once again pushes sonic boundaries. His music is as much about physical rhythm as it is about spiritual resonance.
The title track, Bozza Mthathe, is an hypnotic, groove-driven anthem with a gritty, ancestral feel—speaking to the primal yet refined essence of dance. A consistent highlight in Thakzin’s live sets over the past four months, the track has quickly found its way into the sets of icons such as Black Coffee, Oscar Mbo, Mörda, and Dlala Thukzin. It’s a sound designed to move the body and stir the spirit.
Recorded In Cape Town spontaneously after a gig, the track aims at stirring the dancefloor while displaying a sense of elevation & depth as only he can do. Already a favourite of international tastemakers as Benji B, Laurent Garnier & Kid Fonque.
Thakzin has emerged as one of South Africa’s most visionary and genre-defying electronic music producers, credited with pioneering the 3Step sound since the viral success of his 2022 single The Magnificent Dance. Deeply rooted in African musical traditions and driven by a belief in the spiritual and healing power of rhythm, his sonic identity blends ancestral heritage with forward-thinking electronic innovation.
Backed by icons like Black Coffee, Shimza, and Themba, and championed by global tastemakers such as Keinemusik, Louie Vega, and Pete Tong, Thakzin has gained international acclaim through acclaimed originals (Don’t Let Me See, Possessed) and game-changing remixes (Oscar Mbo’s Yes God, DJ Kent’s Horns In The Sun). As co-producer of Zakes Bantwini’s Mama Thula—the anthem of South Africa’s 2024 Rugby World Cup triumph—he further solidified his place as a key cultural voice.
From commanding major festival stages across Africa to debuting globally in Paris, London, Amsterdam, Berlin, and beyond, Thakzin continues to uplift and connect people through music, with his debut album poised to mark the next milestone in his unique journey. Adding to the accolades, Thakzin was also recently announced as one of two Spotify Africa’s RADAR picks, turning the spotlight toward the next wave of African music innovators as part of their ongoing commitment to discovering and amplifying emerging voices across Africa.
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