Suspended

Red Nail Lacquer

Tzintzuni Varela - Voice & electronics
Christian Jimenez - Keys
Miguel Soto - Drums
Gil Ríos - Electric bass, composition

Dista Un Pensamiento (2021)

The Saccharine Radio umbrella is ever expanding and I am grateful and honoured to have been granted the opportunity to release new music from two of my favourite artists right now. The music encompasses all of the Saccharine Radio moods and could not be a better representation of the brand. This single is just the beginning. We have more music coming soon so stay tuned. 

- Ayanda Mzaca

in his most boneless approach to composition & arrangement — a barefooted take is brought to life by [kimetsu.] through a loop of string progressions, before the lacing & layered of multiple percussive elements that gain prominence as the song takes shape.

in their nature, these are minimal & one take — with Johnny Wxlf, sculpting the setting, not only with his brilliant writing & vocal delivery but by equally directing the boneless beyond its minimal nature.

- [kimetsu.]

The one thing I always appreciate and love about working with [kimetsu.] is always how organically and easily the songs come up. I remember scrolling through WhatsApp status' and he had posted a sample of this instrumental. I immediately asked him about it and he responded with the instrumental itself. The interesting part is that the initial instrumental was almost 2 mins and I already knew I had alot I wanted to do on it. So going into studio I had to extend it to accommodate the song I had to sing for it. The song itself ‘amadlozi’ is a song I've had since 2018 but never actually got the chance to record it or bring it to life anywhere and this instrumental felt like the perfect canvas for what I wanted to express with this song. Amadlozi is a call to our ancestors to reach out to our generation and guide them back to their African roots. I wrote this song during a period of deep frustration with how westernised African music and life had become.

- Johnny Wxlf

Credits

Production: Written, composed and produced by Itumeleng Leso (@congaspylations on Instagram and Twitter) and Gugulethu Mngoma (@johnnywxlfmusic on Instagram and Twitter)

Vocals: Written, arranged and performed by Gugulethu Mngoma (@johnnywxlfmusic on Instagram and Twitter)

Cover art: Designed and illustrated by Kimberly Mdluli (@kimmy.jones_ on Instagram and @isibusiso_ on Twitter)

Johnny Wxlf — amadlozi w/ [kimetsu.]

Saccharine Radio is thrilled to announce the release of its second single, “FOLK TALES, FORK TAILS” as a precursor to their upcoming EP. With elements of alternative jazz, the ensemble continues to push boundaries in the genre.

Following their debut single, “amadlozi”, “FOLK TALES, FORK TAILS” promises to captivate audiences with its intricate melodies and hypnotic rhythms. This track serves as a preview of what's to come on Saccharine Radio’s upcoming EP.

- Ayanda Mzaca

spawning, from the bareback of sampling — the consistent, almost loopy approach comes from a love at first glance…

having taken a taxi on a random workday, [kimetsu.] had found himself shazaming a song playing, one that he would later discover that it was unofficial Charles Webster remix & within these distinct sonics, there was a guitar, almost staring into his soul…

an 8 second soundbite, turned into a frame for a collage of sonic exhibition — a painting that Johnny Wxlf would later on, equally paint with his brush of wit, wordplay & signature cadence.

- [kimetsu.]

This song was one of those case where I had no idea what direction this song would go but I knew as soon as i heard the snippet on [kimetsu.]'s WhatsApp status I had to do something on it. This was actually the first song I ever did with [kimetsu.] I think, I might be wrong but i know this was either the first or second. The manner in which [kimetsu.] produces his work is so ancestral sonically and it doesn't take much to get invoked by his music. After the second listen I found myself singing along without even realising and ended up recording the following day. I always find myself trying my best to compliment [kimetsu.]’s music with a meaningful message and bonfire type chants because i understand that what he’s doing musically is an anomaly and its also extremely important. The intention behind this song from my side was honestly just invocation and I'm grateful [kimetsu.] allowed me to express myself freely on this.

- Johnny Wxlf

[kimetsu.] — FOLK TALES, FORK TAILS w/ Johnny Wxlf

Ave Maria Morena

Dont Stay Away

Under The Sun

Children Of Judah

Rage ON

Zions Theme

i was at a friends house, whose roofing is mostly zinc & when it started raining — i pulled my phone out to record the sound of water, caressing the surface of “amazenke”.

this then became the sample which undergoes a lot of timing & sound design to become the first sound you hear within this composition.

once that had served as the foundational sound together with a bongo arrangement that’s in the thirds, i played a harp progression which i went on to layer with a double bass, a sub bass & a hit foley, before introducing an arpeggiated guitar to tie the production altogether.

upon arrangement & having exported the composition, i sent it to LUNGĒLWA as a congratulatory for their Narowbi debut & they sent the song that you’re to immerse yourself in, in a matter of hours — almost a flex of their immeasurable genius.

- [kimetsu.]

When I wrote this song it was me being my most vulnerable and about not recognizing someone l used to be with. It almost felt like betrayal and the only way I could process it was just letting the song cry for me. As reference to Jay Z and how he has a classic joint called a song cry I had to let the song embody that type of pain.

Abandonment is something I often deal with but still haven't yet fully mastered the aftermath that come with it. Although this is not a love song it's love singing through yearning for a deeper understanding into one's experience of heartbreak. It can be from family a friend, a lover but you interpret it how you must [kimetsu.] sent it to me as a celebratory gift after my NarowBi debut and I sent it in within 2-3 hours back because it spoke to me and exactly what I was feeling during that time, an ode to vulnerability.

Not a love song but love singing
Poetry in our wounds

- LUNGĒLWA

LUNGĒLWA & [kimetsu.] - do i really know you...

About the Founder:

Ayanda Mzaca is an esteemed music scholar, curator, and founder of Saccharine Radio - a unique music community brand that blends various genres with jazz influences. With an eclectic taste and a keen ear for rhythm, Ayanda crafts playlists and music that evoke emotion and transport listeners to different sonic landscapes. Through Saccharine Radio, Ayanda provides immersive musical experiences, curated with care and attention to detail, catering to both seasoned jazz enthusiasts and novice listeners alike. Ayanda cultivates community by inviting music lovers into sonic landscapes to explore the rich tapestry of jazz-infused sounds and discover new favourites along the way.

Vocalist • Instrumentalist - آواز • ساز
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سادگی نهایت پیچیدگی است
🎼La simplicité est la sophistication suprême🍃

Double bass and electric bass player, he works in several projects of modern music as a sideman mainly on Jazz, Flamenco and improvised music. He enjoys producing, composing, recording his own music.

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