Album: MFR Souls – From The Heart Of Piano Side B

The Heart of Piano Side B is a 16-track project that builds upon the world MFR Souls established in its initial release. The track delves further into various moods of Amapiano, ranging from emotional, soulful narratives to high-energy dancefloor beats. Throughout the album, MFR Souls demonstrate once more why they are considered trailblazers in their field – their capacity to harmonize melody, rhythm, and complex production techniques results in a collection of work that feels both deeply personal and shared by a community.

South African DJs MFR Souls and Kabza De Small have recently performed on Sunset.

The album is characterised by its diversity. At one end, tracks such as ‘Moja’ with Maline Aura and Bassie or ‘Intombi’ featuring Bassie and Moscow On Keyz showcase the duo’s ability to incorporate warm vocals into intricate piano-driven instrumentals. These songs reveal the emotional and human aspect of Amapiano, in which tales of love, yearning, and jubilation are conveyed through the music. Instrument-heavy tracks such as Sunset with Kabza De Small or Drizzle with Vee Rsa and TKT Musiq Kat demonstrate the technical complexity of their production – featuring rolling log drums, layered percussion, and atmospheric synths that lend the music a hypnotic quality.

A key feature of collaboration is another defining characteristic. The duo attracts a diverse group of artists, encompassing established acts such as De Mthuda, Mr JazziQ, Sam Deep, and Oskido, as well as emerging talents like Chley, Maline Aura, and Vee Rsa. The blend of experienced artists and emerging talent lends the project a multigenerational atmosphere, exemplifying MFR Souls’ commitment to both safeguarding Amapiano’s heritage and expanding its horizons. The addition of each feature introduces a new texture, resulting in an album that feels dynamic and in a continuous state of transformation.

Album MFR Souls – From The Heart Of Piano Side B