Kwaito General is back with a bang

One of the biggest contemporary Kwaito artists to come out of South Africa, he is only known as General. General is General and after all these years, there’s still no one like him around.

But with a surname like Sibisi, I am sure we would all much rather just refer to him as General.
He is launching his new CD fittingly titled Ngifuni Mali Yami Cash, and General has not changed at all. He is sultry and confident with his singing as before.

And take note, he wrote all of the lyrics and collaborated with others for the melodies in this album and also co-produced with Le Roux of the Nkalakata fame.

“I have been in studio for the last two years working on this album. This is going to be the biggest album for 2009. I have worked with some of the best musicians around. I’m featuring Brickz, Black Coffee, MXO and I have also teamed up with the producer Le Roux of the Nkalakata fame,” the General said oozing with confidence.

What makes General different is that there is nothing soothing or whispery about his singing. He can belt it out big like a real Kwaito giant.

“This is the biggest album of my career. I have never enjoyed working. Music here is different and appeals to everyone, from Kwaito to Jazz, this is the album for 2009,” General said.

He is blessed with a melodious and flexible voice and can always land on the right notes. You can also add his extremely wide range, probably three octaves. One cannot help but marvel at what his vocals can do to your ears.

General will be launching on November 11 at the up market Club Inc in Braamfontein. So you can expect to see all from Kwaito generation there.

For starters, his fans will surely enjoy hearing his old songs again. Nobody sings them like he does. Again he has been away from the music scene for two years. And best of all, this is not just another “greatest hits” show by an artist from the long forgotten past - General has lots of new songs from the new album.

Opener Kwaito Lifikile is a spirited tune that echoes the big sellers and has all the makings of a hit. Homie Lover Friend, with its simple arrangement, best shows off his clear-toned singing.
Wonke Amaparty and Re Batla Monate Fela are made for dance floor. And if you want to hear General harmonize with himself, he does this very well in Buya Ekhaya.

Helping make this CD a truly impressive package are the musicians featured, all who serve to enhance the well-crafted production.