Shera The DJ released her latest single, Hamba Uzobuya, which reminds her of why she makes music

Versatile House DJ and vocalist raised in the city of Johannesburg, Shera The DJ, has released her latest single. Titled Hamba Uzobuya, the song embodies a sound created from a fusion of Jazz, House as well as Amapiano and features Kiddyondebeat. 

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Sihle Dlamini popularly known as Shera The DJ is a 24-year-old creative who was born and raised in Johannesburg. Growing up, she was inspired by the performing arts and that she preferred to express herself through dance. Speaking to Sportscene, she says: “My mother was also a dancer growing up so her support & passion for nurturing my art was what made me feel confident in saying I want to be an artist in a class full of aspiring doctors and lawyers.”

Her switch from being a dancer to being a House DJ was a seamless one. As she puts it, she wants to be the one who makes people dance. Her latest single, Hamba Uzobuya keeps with this philosophy and delivers a deep narrative on contemporary Amapiano beats.

Shera and Kiddyondebeat worked on Hamba Uzobuya every day for 7 days 

The song begins with a whisper of sound before slowly transforming into upbeat vibrations introduced by a base drop.

It is a synergy of her vocals and lyrics with the production of Kiddyondebeat. Every component of the song came from the heart. She describes the creative process as an organic ‘stop and go’ whereby the music guided her. Writing was a minimal effort. “The music tells me what it wants to say. I allow the music to lead me. When the note says a certain thing, I listen to what it is saying and translating to me”, she says.

The musical elements of Hamba Uzobuya led Shera to deliver a story of heartbreak and the departure of a lover. For her, the single is an utterance reminding one that departure has consequences. It was important for her that the sound brings this message to life. Her inspiration is rooted in our universal experiences.

“When I am writing, what inspires me is making music that everyone can relate to. I take the experiences that we have all been through and I write about them”, she explains. Additionally, the narrative of her new release is a reflection of why she makes music. She explains that she makes music that resonates with what people are feeling or for those moments when they need someone to understand what they are going through. It is music for all ages. Her inspiration and why she makes music come to life in her other singles too. Thus, it comes as no surprise that Hamba Uzobuya is also a single we can resonate with.

Stream and purchase Hamba Uzobuya on all major digital stores.