GoodLuck and Shamzisto Collaborate on Thandiwe
South African electronic group GoodLuck and rising star Shamzisto are making waves with their latest single “Thandiwe,” a song that blends cultures, sounds, and emotions into an evocative love story.
The collaboration between the artists is not just a convergence of two musical worlds, but an artistic exploration that defies the usual boundaries of language and genre.
“Thandiwe” was born from a serendipitous moment when Jules Harding, one of the founding members of GoodLuck, encountered a raw acapella performance by Shamzisto on Instagram.
His haunting voice, which had gained viral traction on both Instagram Reels and TikTok, captured her attention immediately.
“I had no idea what the song was about when I first heard it, but the melody and the way he sang it just spoke to my soul,” Harding shared.
The emotional depth in Shamzisto’s vocals resonated so strongly with her that she began playing it as a lullaby for her newborn daughter.
This personal connection to the song sparked an idea—why not reimagine it for the dancefloor?
For Shamzisto, the opportunity was equally profound.
His deep, soulful vocals had struck a chord with listeners worldwide, many of whom didn’t understand the lyrics but felt the raw emotion in his voice.
“What was really special to me was the fact that a lot of the people that resonated with the song had absolutely no idea what I was singing about,” he said.
“When the opportunity to work with GoodLuck presented itself, it was a no-brainer.”
“Thandiwe,” seamlessly marries Shamzisto’s African vocal stylings with GoodLuck’s signature electronic soundscapes. It’s a song that speaks to the power of human connection.
The song has quickly become one of the most-streamed songs in GoodLuck’s catalog.
Its infectious energy and emotive core have even attracted the attention of international house music label Chill Your Mind, based in Germany. The label has since made “Thandiwe” a priority release, further amplifying its global reach.
This is a song that offers solace during quiet moments of introspection, yet it equally belongs on a pulsating dancefloor.
For GoodLuck and Shamzisto, the success of “Thandiwe” marks not just a collaboration but the potential beginning of a new, genre-blurring sound.
