{"id":39990,"date":"2026-10-21T09:18:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T09:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=39990"},"modified":"2026-10-21T09:18:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T09:18:49","slug":"okmalumkoolkat-sparks-interest-in-ibattery-as-new-album-approaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/okmalumkoolkat-sparks-interest-in-ibattery-as-new-album-approaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Okmalumkoolkat Sparks Interest in ‘iBattery’ as New Album Approaches"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Okmalumkoolkat Encourages Fans to Learn “iBattery” Lyrics Ahead of Album Release. The Durban artist is set to showcase his city’s vibrant energy with his upcoming album iTheku eThekwini<\/em>, which is scheduled to be released on October 22. He has highlighted \u201ciBattery\u201d as a key track that fans should familiarize themselves with before the album drops.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The artist under Sjambok Studios confirmed the release date through a recent post on social media, combining enthusiasm with a light-hearted challenge regarding the song, produced by G-Star Beatz.<\/p>\n

\u201ciTheku eThekwini is dropping on the 22nd of October! “iBattery,” produced by @g_star_beatz, is one of the tracks you\u2019ll want to know the lyrics to as soon as possible, otherwise nizodla amazambane in your car karaokes 🤞🏾,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

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As is his trademark, Okmalumkoolkat<\/a> is urging listeners to memorize the lyrics before the song makes its debut. His post indicates that \u201ciBattery\u201d may become a standout during car rides, sing-alongs, and late-night gatherings, where knowing the lyrics could prove essential.<\/p>\n

The anticipated track features production from G-Star Beatz, who previously worked with the artist on songs like \u201cUyena Uyena.\u201d With Okmalumkoolkat already spotlighting this track, listeners can look forward to what he has crafted ahead of the album’s launch.<\/p>\n

The album, iTheku eThekwini<\/em>, is named after the cultural backdrop of Durban and reflects the city\u2019s essence. While originally set for release on October 15, Okmalumkoolkat decided to delay it by one week to enhance audience engagement. Fans now have until October 22 to prepare for the album.<\/p>\n

Musically, the album is expected to carry forward Okmalumkoolkat\u2019s unique style, combining modern sounds with cultural influences and the palpable energy of Durban. The artist has described the timeframe from 2020 to 2025 as particularly impactful, which adds a personal layer to the artistic vision behind the project.<\/p>\n

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