The Journalist releases third single Khethile featuring Gino Brown

Prominent media analyst, business man and DJ, Andile Mathobela aka The Journalist just released his third single titled ‘Khethile’ featuring respected producer/DJ Gino Brown. 

“Khethile is a very important song not just for me but for everyone who has been forced to start from scratch due to the Covid19 pandemic, 2020 has been a very challenging year for many people and Khethile is a song about making a choice to be okay and focus on your dreams even though the world is crumbling right under your feet” says The Journalist.

The Warrenton, Northern Cape native has been a popular face for analysing media trends on television and he recently launched a brand new digital magazine called TheJournalistDJ.com – however he also dabbles in production as a house music DJ. 

Going by the moniker, The Journalist, he is part of the underground DJ movement made up of Johannesburg club DJs labelled Live On Tour, whereby they host events all over the country.

The Journalist plans on releasing an EP before the end of 2021. The song is available for streaming and download on all major digital stores

The Journalist ft Gino Brown – Khethile Lyrics

Verse 1

Ang’safun’ uk’phoswa, Ang’safun’ uk’phoswa, 

Ang’safun’ uk’phoswa, Ang’safun’ uk’siyekelela

Ang’sakwazi’ uk’bona, ndilinde’ecaleni

Ndiphindile’qaleni Ndiphindile’qaleni

Eqaleni’mna, Ndibuyela’ethandweni, Ndibuyela’ethandweni, le’njongo yam

Chorus

Sendi’khethile, sendi’khethile indleya yo’bucha

Sendi’khethile, sendi’khethile impilo encha nge’zenzo

Ang’safun’ uk’phoswa, Ang’safun’ uk’phoswa

Verse 2

You are the source, you are the source

You’re your wildest dream, you are the source, you are the source

You’re your wildest dream, fly into your destiny

Fly to your destiny

Chorus

Sendi’khethile, sendi’khethile indleya yo’bucha

Ang’safun’ uk’phoswa

Sendi’khethile, sendi’khethile impilo encha nge’senzo (Ibuyela eqaleni)

Ebuyeeli….heey heei heei he hei

Yaay yaaaa haaa haaey

Bridge

Ndiphindile’qaleni, Ndiphindile’qaleni, eqaleni mna

Ndibuyela’ethandweni, Ndibuyela’ethandweni, le’njongo yam

Chorus

Sendi’khethile, sendi’khethile indleya yo’bucha

Ang’safun’ uk’phoswa

Sendi’khethile, sendi’khethile impilo encha nge’senzo (Ibuyela eqaleni)

Ebuyeeli….heey heei heei he hei

Yaay yaaaa haaa haaey

Ang’safun’ uk’phoswa

Ang’safun’ uk’phoswa

We had a chat with The Journalist and this is what he had to say

Why music?

I love music and for me it’s the most beautiful form of expression, I’m a journalist by trade and I understand how to communicate with words but music delivers messages better when words fail.

What was the inspiration behind the song?

Khethile is about making difficult choices in life, it’s a song about choosing yourself and distancing yourself from toxic situations and relationships.

How do you choose vocalists?

I love working with vocalists that are upcoming because they always have something refreshing to offer the music industry, I listen to a lot of local music so I normally discover hidden talent in places people normally overlook.

How has the global lockdown affected your brand?

Before lockdown I was well on my way to touring the country and continent but that had to be put on hold because of the pandemic. I was however able to focus more time on honing my production and DJ skills.