Artists/DJ: Sechaba
Album Title: Modimo O Teng’
Genre: Gospel
Year of Release: 2008
Once a street kid from Johannesburg, Free State-born Sechaba has miraculously carved out a notable name for himself on the local gospel scene. His latest album ‘Modimo O Teng’ has been doing fairly well since its release late last year. On the album, he works with gospel music producer Tshepo Nzimande, who is also his longtime mentor.
The album starts with ‘Lapo ukhona’, a track that has very minimal instrumental backing, only accompanied by a soothing violin. The progression sounds very familiar to that of ‘alpha and omega’, a classical African composition that has also been performed in many languages worldwide. He praises the lord and persistently assures Christians that God is always there no matter the magnitude of life’s problems.
The second track is titled ‘Mina Ngialibona’. It’s an ordinary track that’s perhaps made more captivating by a very familiar featured male vocalist. The CD cover fails to reveal any details but my guess is that Lundi Tyamara lent his voice on the song.
Lyrically, Modimo O Teng’ is not as powerful as his past album, this shown in the singer’s reliance on well-known folk compositions like ‘wozani’ and ‘siyakudumisa’. ‘Hanthe Jesu’ is possibly his best effort on the album. Backed by soft female vocals, he uses a lead-and-response style on the chorus and delivers well on all the verses.
Sechaba seals the album with ‘kuwe baba’ a track that’s smoothly introduced by strings, piano notes, cymbals and occasional military drums.
Instrumentally, Sechaba uses keyboard strings, bass guitar and occasional lead guitar melodies. Overall, it’s a good album and I can recommend it to anyone who loves inspirational African gospel music.
Cover/Art: 1/5 | Sound/Technical: 4/5 | Rating: 6.5/10
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November 4th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
if i can just sing one song with you voluntary but ul help me a bid without any payment to encorage people not to give easily coz weeping may last for the nyt but joy comes in the morning
November 23rd, 2011 at 2:10 pm
SETJHABA PADI, NTATE KERE TSHWARA JWALO BATHO BAKA BUA BARE HONA LE HWANE EMPA MODIMO O TSEBA LEBAKA HOBANENG A ENTSE MMINO WA HAO O BE LEMATLA A MAHOLO HAKANA, YOU ARE THE BEST BRA TSHWARA JWALO KEEP THAT WAY.
November 23rd, 2011 at 3:30 pm
Ke rata difela tseo Sechaba o di opelang, gobane ka mehla fa odi utlwelletse, di tlisa lethabo le matla.The burning fire out of the powerful voicegive us strength.O kase fete fela fa motho a bapala gospel songs tsa Gago. keep it up Brother.
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January 11th, 2012 at 9:29 am
Heish bro, ur music is so touching, i usually cry when listening to your music especialy that song which says KANTE JESU O NE A MPONA HA KE LELA JWALE, ur voice heish….amazing. Keep up the good work.
When are you coming to Botswana?
January 12th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
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