Legendary music duo, DJ Vetkuk vs Mahoota have broken a five-year wait of singles without an album by introducing their much anticipated latest album, Local Everywhere, to their Eastern Cape fans – just in-time for the festive season.
The double disc album was released in July and consists of 22 songs which feature a fusion of genres such as Kwaito, hip hop, afro pop, gospel and gqom.
The duo featured heavyweights such as award winning Sjava, Tira, Lady Zamar and Black Motion.
They also crossed the border to collaborate with international acts like Nigerian rapper Runtown and African Warriors from Angola.
The last time they released an album was in 2012 when they dropped Dinaledi.
They have been receiving rave reviews on social media for their latest album.
Speaking to the Daily Dispatch on Tuesday, the pair said they worked hard on their latest offering.
“We haven’t released many albums, this is our sixth album and our last album was in 2012.
“But it feels like we are constantly releasing music because our last album had good 30 tracks which lasted for quite some time. So far, the feedback has been positive,” said Vetkuk.
The album has already dazzled music fans with chart topping hits like Hero which features Lady Zamar and a gqom hit Ziwa Murtu with rapper Kwesta which premiered its music video on Friday.
Mahoota said in this album, they had “tried to evolve to blend in with the new sounds”.
“There is basically everything for everybody. We try to keep up with our own fan base and the new guys,” said Mahoota.
Eastern Cape gqom DJ pair, Cruel Boyz, also appear on the featured list.
Mahoota said the local DJs had recently been signed by Kalawa Jazzme Records.
“They are such talented DJs and we were excited to work with them in this project. We are also happy for them that they have joined Kalawa Jazzme; they will grow,” said Mahoota.
Vetkuk and Mahoota visited various radio stations and newspapers in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday as they kicked off their radio tour.
This is the first of many as they look to visit all nine provinces.
“We are launching this tour here. After this we will go to Port Elizabeth and then fly to KZN before we head off to Bloemfontein,” said Mahoota.
East Londoners will get to watch the duo live as they will be part of the lineup at the Metro FM Heatwave on December 8.
Vetkuk urged fans to go and buy the album...