Kabza De Small (born Kabelo Petrus Motha, November 27, 1992), is a South Af… Read Full Bio ↴Kabza De Small (born Kabelo Petrus Motha, November 27, 1992), is a South African DJ and record producer. He was born in Mpumalanga and raised in Pretoria. He has been referred to as the king of the amapiano genre. He is considered one of the best-selling music artists of amapiano, and also one of the pioneers of the genre. With his breakthrough in 2018, he played an instrumental role in popularizing the amapiano genre.Motha has collaborated extensively with record producer DJ Maphorisa.

Motha began his career as a DJ in 2009, venturing in the genres: Afro-fused house and EDM. In 2016, he made his production credits by releasing his debut album, Avenue Sounds under the label, House Afrika Records. In November 2018, he gained attention by releasing songs, "Amabele Shaya" and "Umshove", respectively, featuring guest vocals by the amapiano counterpart, Leehleza. Following both songs, he continued his collaboration with Leehleza as he released the song "Bamba La", on 3 January 2019.

Scorpion Kings, Motha's collaborative studio album with record producer DJ Maphorisa, was released on 5 July 2019, supported by the lead single, "Koko". On 1 October 2019, they released their sophomore studio album, Piano Hub, which was supported by the single, "Nana Thula", featuring guest vocals by Njelic.

About You
Kabza De Small Lyrics

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Hello mama hello mama
Hello mama hello mama
Hello mama hello mama
Hello mama hello mama

Hello mama hello mama
Hello mama hello mama

I’ve been thinking about you
Manje baby wenze njani
Kodwa baby ungaze ungi punisher
Ngenze njani uma kunje

Wenze njani wenze njani baby
Kodwa mama ungaze ungi punisher
Manje usufun’ ukungenz’ umngani

I’ve been thinking about you
Thinking about your party
Kodwa mama ungaze ungi punisher
Manje usufun’ ukungenz’ umngani

I know you think about me
And ebusuku awulali
I know you think about me
And ebusuku akulaleki
Vula lomnyango ngiyakokota
Vula lomnyango kokoko
Sikwazi ukudlala lololo

Hello mama hello mama

(I’ve been thinking about you)
(I’ve been thinking about you)
(I’ve been thinking about you)
(I’ve been thinking about you)

(Hello mama hello mama)
(Hello mama hello mama)
(Hello mama hello mama)
(Hello mama hello mama)

(Hello mama hello mama)
Mama hehe mama heya (Hello mama hello mama)
Mama hehe mama heya (Hello mama hello mama)
Mama hehe mama heya (Hello mama hello mama)
Mama hehe mama heya (Hello mama hello mama)

(I’ve been thinking about you)
(I’ve been thinking about you)
(I’ve been thinking about you)
(I’ve been thinking about you)

(I’ve been thinking about you)
(I’ve been thinking about you)
(I’ve been thinking about you)
(I’ve been thinking about you)

Hello mama hello mama I’m thinking about you
Hello mama hello mama
Hello mama hello mama

Hello mama hello mama
Hello mama hello mama

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kabza De Small's "About You" suggest a longing for a love interest. The greeting "Hello mama hello mama" is repeated six times throughout the song, almost like a prayer or mantra for the person he is thinking about. The lyrics "I've been thinking about you" are also repeated numerous times, emphasizing the constant presence of this person in his mind.

In the next verse, he asks the person how they are doing and hopes they aren't punishing him for something he may have done wrong. He wants to be a good friend to them and is open to suggestions on how he can do better. The following lyrics "Thinking about your party" suggest that he is interested in their lifestyle and wants to be included in their fun. He acknowledges that the person probably thinks about him as well, even when they are up late at night.

The repeated lines of "Hello mama hello mama" suggest that this person is always on his mind no matter what he is doing. The song ends with a repetition of this line, emphasizing that the person is never far from his thoughts. Overall, the lyrics evoke a longing for closeness with someone and a desire to be part of their life.

Line by Line Meaning

Hello mama hello mama
Repeating the greeting to catch the attention of the person being thought about

I’ve been thinking about you
The singer has been constantly thinking about the person being addressed

Manje baby wenze njani
Asking how the person is doing currently

Kodwa baby ungaze ungi punisher
But please don't punish me

Ngenze njani uma kunje
What should I do if it's like this?

Wenze njani wenze njani baby
What can be done, what can be done, baby?

Kodwa mama ungaze ungi punisher
Please don't punish me, mama

Manje usufun’ ukungenz’ umngani
Now you want to be my friend

Thinking about your party
The singer is thinking about the person's get-together

I know you think about me
Assumption of the person about the other's feelings for them

And ebusuku awulali
And at night, you don't sleep