Bucie Confirms House Music’s Enduring Power and Teases Exciting Collaborations
Award-winning house and R&B sensation Busisiwe Nolubabalo Nqwiliso, popularly known as Bucie, has reaffirmed the lasting impact of house music in South Africa. The 38-year-old artist, whose hits like “Rejoice” have shaped Mzansi’s music landscape, said house music continues to be the heartbeat of the nation’s dance culture and inspires every new wave of artists.
“House music will never die. House is the OG of dance music in South Africa. Even the 3-step everyone is pushing now, it’s the same sound we were making around 2009 and 2010. It’s just coming back with a new twist,” Bucie said, highlighting the genre’s timeless influence. She added that while younger artists may give house music fresh names or styles, the foundation remains pure.
“These kids still stick to what house music originally was, even when they dress it up differently. That shows you the power of the sound,” she explained.
The Kimberley-born singer said she is humbled that her music continues to resonate with the younger “2K” generation. “Nama 2K still vibe with my music, because music is music. When we made songs back then, we made music meant to last, not tracks that are hot for two months and disappear. That’s why they’re going back to that same sound that carries you all the way,” she said.
Bucie is also expanding her presence through collaborations with leading amapiano artists. She confirmed features on DJ Stokie’s upcoming album and Sam Deep’s new project, signaling that fans can expect fresh sounds from her voice in the coming months.
Despite these collaborations, Bucie remains deliberate about releasing her own solo project. “I’m taking my time. Whatever body of work I release will come when I’m good and ready. I don’t want to drop bubble-gum music that people chew and throw away. I want music they’ll listen to for years,” she said.
With a career spanning more than a decade, Bucie continues to solidify her legacy, proving that house music remains vibrant, influential, and capable of connecting generations.
