“Woza 2030” features a stand-out track in the form of Maqhinga Hadebe’s Bathathu. Sitting at number 10 on this thirteen-track record, the song plays its part in the larger story that is told through the well-chosen order of the album.
This album, “Woza 2030,” is proof of Hadebe’s commitment to a project-first approach to writing, focusing on the work as a whole rather than single after single. Bathathu is right at home in this vision, providing depth to the developing sonic world of the South African artist.
This song, within the scope of an almost whole album, underscores the intentionality of the work. As the penultimate set of songs comes together, Bathathu serves as a critical thread in the tapestry of the “Woza 2030” album, a testament to the careful planning that is a hallmark of Hadebe’s creative process.
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