After building up anticipation for the song on social media, Kabza De Small and Dj Maphorisa finally released Abalele featuring Ami Faku on Friday morning.
Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa finally drop ‘Abalele’ featuring Ami Faku
In the past week, the Scorpion Kings played the song on their Instagram Live and people could not wait for the official release to drop.
— #ThePianoKing (@KabzaDeSmall_) September 2, 2021
The Amapiano genre is relatively new to South Africa, however, the collaborative work of DJs like Kabza and Maphorisa together with vocalists like Faku has made it one of the most-listened-to genres in the country.
Abalele carries a deep house combined with a jazz melody and has singer Faku taking you on a journey of forgiveness and right into your feelings.
Abalele sounds like a song that will have a massive appeal because of its relatable story of forgiveness. DJ Maphorisa and the ‘piano king’ have given South Africa another summer hit.
How to download ‘Abalele’
Abalele is available on every digital streaming platform. You can also listen to the new single right here:
Fan reactions to new Kabza and Phori
Fans have been waiting long for Abalele to finally be released. When the piano king announced the drop of the song, fans did not shy away from expressing their excitement.
Here are some of the reactions we picked out from social media:
This is bound to be the biggest song in the country. Kabza, Phori (Maphorisa) and Ami Faku knew what they were doing here. #Abalele@KabzaDeSmall_ @Ami_Faku pic.twitter.com/XwL2um210k
— (@Makunyiwe3) September 16, 2021
The King of Amapiano and Amifaku are literally opening old wounds with this one #Abalele pic.twitter.com/tzDU9VOdIN
— Paul (@Apostl_pablo) September 17, 2021
Guys Ami Faki Is A Freakin Legend #Abalele pic.twitter.com/7S5FwAW4Ya
— Quinton Acker (@AckerQuinton) September 16, 2021
You can’t tell me this song isn’t laced. #Abalele pic.twitter.com/XrMg89z5eg
— Phila. (@Grinface_H) September 17, 2021