Step into a world of raw emotion and self-discovery with Sjava's's latest album! Don't miss out on the soul-stirring sounds from this album, it is a must-listen!
Isibuko, which translates to “mirror” in isiZulu, is Sjava’s third studio album following the release of Umqhele in 2018. The afro soul album was released under 1020 Cartel, a record label he started with his longtime producer, Ruff.
The album comes after a five-year hiatus since Sjava released a solo project. During that time he released the EP Umsebenzi in 2020 and was featured on numerous singles. In a press statement, he explains:
This album is a reflection of my journey over the last few years and speaks to my experiences and growth as a person and as a musician. Musically it is a continuation of the process that began with the Umsebenzi EP/Deluxe, and I hope my supporters enjoy the body of work
According to zimoja, Sjava, Ruff, Delayde, Webmoms and Vuyo Manyike laid the foundations of the album during a retreat in February 2022. They worked together endlessly to conceptualise the album’s nature before they started recording the initial music and vocals. Sjava described the idea for his album as:
Music that one would listen to during their quiet moments alone, whether it be at home, in the car or on trips outside the city.
