Samthing Soweto Returns After Five-Year Hiatus with Soulful New Album “Touch Is a Move: Good Morning”
After a long and reflective silence, celebrated South African vocalist and songwriter Samthing Soweto, born Samkelo Lelethu Mdolomba, has made a powerful return to the spotlight. His much-anticipated second album, Touch Is a Move: Good Morning, marks the end of a five-year hiatus — and it’s a deeply personal offering that’s already generating excitement across the country.
True to his unique artistry, Samthing Soweto doesn’t just deliver music — he delivers meaning. The album’s title draws from a childhood game rule many will remember: once you touch, you must move. For the singer, it’s more than just a memory — it’s a guiding principle. That concept of commitment, action, and the emotional consequences that follow runs through every note and lyric in this project. There’s no room for hesitation, no space for regrets, just the forward motion of life and choices made.
The phrase “Good Morning” adds another layer of intention. It’s a nod to a tradition Samthing Soweto began in 2023 — a daily virtual greeting to his fans that blossomed into a shared ritual of hope and connection. This simple act of saying “Good Morning” became more than just a check-in; it became a symbolic gesture of presence, healing, and starting fresh. That spirit breathes through the album, inviting listeners into a space where words are sacred and routines hold emotional power.
Touch Is a Move: Good Morning is not just an album — it’s a narrative. Its tracklist unfolds like a day in Soweto, beginning with songs that evoke the fragile light of morning and journeying through the highs and lows of daily life until nightfall settles. There’s warmth, honesty, and a striking vulnerability in his voice — qualities that have long made Samthing Soweto a standout figure in South African music.
This latest project sees him pushing creative boundaries while staying true to his sonic roots, fusing elements of Afro-soul, amapiano, and acoustic storytelling in a way that only he can. It’s introspective yet universal, grounded in the personal but resonant with anyone who’s ever tried to start over or make peace with their past.
Samthing Soweto’s return isn’t just about releasing new music. It’s about reconnection — to self, to fans, and to the world he continues to shape through his voice. With Touch Is a Move: Good Morning, he invites us into a day in his life, and by extension, into a deeper reflection of our own.
