Malwazela(performing as DJ Swing) is a powerhouse producer, artist, and entrepreneurhailing from Inanda, Durban. As the visionary behind Spliff Entertainment, hehas spent over a decade anchoring the sound of KwaZulu-Natal, seamlesslybridging the gap between hardcore South African Hip-Hop and the infectiousrhythms of Amapiano.

Hislatest single Iyah Ft SPN is a hustle song. Sung in both English and isiZuluthe magic happened at Ndurex’s studio. After Ndurex crafted the beat, SPN laiddown the infectious chorus. However, the track needed a lyrical force to bridgethe gaps—that’s where Malwazela stepped in. After delivering a first verse thatset an incredibly high bar, it became clear that the energy was unmatched.Malwazela took full creative control, sliding in with a second verse tocomplete the vision, and the rest was history.

“Iyah”is a high-energy Trap track, the lyrics use a lot of South African street slangand references to the grind. “Better believe we are the true creators…”

Lyrics– I’m a big baller with the Crypto. I’m a big baller with the Crypto ,There isno resting here, we will always be working, I don’t play around, I’m focused onthe paper (money), There’s no time for sleep, we’re pushing the mission, Fromthe 031 (Durban), it’s like the stuff arrives and we’ve already heard about it.We are the Kings of this Hip Hop game”

Acornerstone of his career is his extensive production discography andhigh-profile collaborations. He notably produced six tracks on Big Zulu’sseminal debut album, Ushun weNkabi, and handled the production for six trackson Shon G’s album, Mpumelelo. His studio expertise has seen him collaborate andfeature with industry titans including Duncan, Zakwe, Musiholiq, and Musel,among many others, establishing him as a trusted architect of the Durban sound.

Expandinghis sonic footprint, he also dominates the Amapiano scene as one half of theduo uLwazi No Makhula. The group has delivered numerous hits, showcasing hisversatility in moving between lyric-heavy rap production and the high-energy,dance-floor-ready vibes of the Amapiano movement.

Withthe 2026 release of the single “Iyah“, Malwazela continues to evolve his “trialand error” philosophy—a theme also explored in his 2025 book—into aprofessional standard of excellence. His journey from the streets of Inanda tomajor album credits reflects a disciplined “hustle-first” lifestyle thatdefines his music and his role as a leading independent voice in the SouthAfrican music industry.

Iyah”was born from a relentless hunger for success in the music industry. Our goalwas to create a cross-cultural anthem with mass appeal, blending English andisiZulu to speak directly to an ambitious generation of youth. We believe inleading by example, and this track is the sonic proof of that mission. Watchthis space for more music drops.

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