The Lawd's Selection Vol -1

# DJ Maphorisa announces *The Lawd’s Selection Vol -1*

DJ Maphorisa will release *The Lawd’s Selection Vol -1* on 13 November 2026, introducing a six-track album built around a broad circle of South African collaborators.

The project is led by Maphorisa, but its tracklist points to a deliberately collaborative format. Xduppy appears across several songs, while Focalistic and Optimist Music ZA also feature repeatedly. The result is a release that places Maphorisa’s name at the centre while giving substantial space to a changing cast of vocalists and contributors.

The album opens with “Sorry Batswadi Baka”, featuring Xduppy, Focalistic, Optimist Music ZA, Sia_TheBee, BeeKayrsa28, Kay Tech, Zela Force, Terra Fontain and Tyler ICU. Its unusually large feature list sets the tone for a project that seems designed around collective energy rather than a single-artist presentation.

The remaining songs continue that approach. “Sosha Nendlu” brings together Candy Flow Rsa, Benzoo and Bron, while “Archie Gwegwe” features Xduppy, Mluusician, Benzoo, Vulela Maweekend, Optimist Music ZA and Mark Khoza. Xduppy, Benzoo and Mluusician then reunite on “Ama Fire Fighter”.

On the final two tracks, Maphorisa works again with some of the project’s most recurring collaborators. “Saiketsa Bitire” features Xduppy, Focalistic and Optimist Music ZA, while “Ma Wake Up” closes the album with Xduppy, Focalistic, Optimist Music ZA and Madumane.

With only six tracks, *The Lawd’s Selection Vol -1* is a concise album, but its feature-heavy structure gives it the scale of a larger collective statement. The repeated appearances create links between songs, while the changing combinations keep the tracklist moving. For listeners following Maphorisa’s collaborative work and the wider South African scene, the project’s main appeal is clear: a compact release bringing together established names and a wide network of artists across one focused selection.

*The Lawd’s Selection Vol -1* is scheduled for release on 13 November 2026.