For his ninth album, amapiano pioneer Josiah De Disciple delivers an LP that sees him continue his signature sonic alchemy: a variety of sounds is transmuted into his rich production style for a metaphysical musical journey. Singer Nobuhle and poet Nue Sam pray over a saxophone solo on album opener “Mesiya”. Seasoned Afro-house singer Toshi flexes her vocal range over mellow keys and atmospheric pads on “Buyani”, while Buhlebendalo dances to a bouncy bass-heavy beat underscored by a subtle electric guitar and panned percussion on “Cwaka”. South African jazz icon Jimmy Dludlu shows up on “Winds of Change” to strum his guitar to a groaning bassline, setting the mood for “Guitar Dance”, where guitar licks jump through playful synth hoops and explosive drums. But it’s not just singers and instrumentalists that Josiah enlists here. He ropes in fellow amapiano producers such as Ntokzin, Da Muziqal Chef and Omit ST, who each give him a hand in shaping this colourful sound—and setting a backdrop for moments of introspection and reflection. That is the case on the Stixx collab “Kuzoba Ncono”, brought to life with help from Leandra.Vert and Soul Jam. “I kind of relate to ‘Kuzoba Ncono’, because I was also at a point where I was going through turmoil and I used to turn to alcohol for answers,” Josiah tells Apple Music. “It set me back, and it was also evident because I stopped being consistent with the music, you know? I feel like, as an artist, I was just all over the place, but I had time to sit down and find myself. I stopped drinking and had to make sure I take care of this talent because it’s brought me this far. I’m at a better place right now, and everything is looking good—the only thing we do is pray for more blessings.”