“The Break Up” is a song by the South African a cappella group The Soil. The group, hailing from Soweto, blends traditional isicathamiya (Zulu a cappella) with contemporary genres like hip-hop, soul, and jazz, creating a unique sound they term “kasi soul.”
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Traditional-language songs, “The Break Up” is performed in English, making its emotional narrative instantly accessible to a wider audience. The song unfolds as a heartfelt conversation between two lovers at the end of their journey together. Through expressive vocal exchanges, layered harmonies, and poignant storytelling, the group captures the bittersweet complexity of letting go—where love still lingers, but pain and incompatibility make staying together impossible. Fusing elements of isicathamiya, Afro-soul, jazz, and spoken word, The Soil delivers a deeply relatable piece that explores the emotional aftermath of a romantic separation.
Listen to “The Soil – The Break Up” below;
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