The hard work that followed, and that ultimately led to that national vote for the People’s Concert in 2006, has paid off, big time. Since his debut album “Collision” hit the streets in October 2006, Lungelo’s delicate combination of chilled township romance, bold expressions of sexuality and honest and emotional lyrics has begun to shift the public’s attention, even changing attitudes about where South African music could be heading.

A collaboration with producer Ryan Belfus, with its unconventional interpretation of ragga, hiphop, R&B - “Kasi-soul” - Collision is a bold work of art. It’s first single, “Andalusia” shot to number one on Goodhope FM and has since stayed on high rotation. His second single “Dirty Girl” is played on radio stations across the country and the music video is played on MTV Base and Channel O. Most recently, the attention has been from South-East Asia, where he has been invited to perform in the coming year.