Mapaputsi is a kwaito pioneer and continues to be a true innovator.
Mapaputsi was born in Zola (a neighborhood in Soweto). He started his professional musical career in 1998 working with artists like TKZee, Chiskop, Sbu a.k.a. Maloya and Mischief & Mavusana. Then in 2001, YFM DJ Khabzela sparked Mapaputsi's interest in recording. At this stage, people were hearing his distinct vocals on the Mischief and Mavusana track, "Ngyazwa".
Mapaputsi than met with top-notch producer D-Rex and together with Khabzela recorded the project and produced Izinja, an album that is indicative of the lives of South African youth.
The album helped Mapaputsi win Best Kwaito Artist and Best Kwaito Song at the Metro FM Awards in 2002. He also won the best music video for the 9th Annual SAMA's (South African Music Awards).
Mapaputsi's new album titled Kleva sees Kwaito taken to another level and promises to be a smash hit.
— Courtesy Calabash Music
Kleva
Mapaputsi Lyrics
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Ya I know you're wondering kith mapaputsi uyephi
K'thulile, kwenzakalan
Abo brrts nabo bratts nabo foka sebazothula
Yabona mina no Dirrex ninja yam sizok'shaya ngezulu
Brrrits
Thula!
Awu, fosha
Bazosala
Bazokhala
Leyi Kleva ziyagodola mak'gena mina la
Is'ghub se Kleva les
Be ukuphi s'yenza lez?
Uzosala
Bazoduba
Bazoziba
Leyi Kleva ziyagodola mak'gena mina la
Inkunzi ye iKleva les
Le sghub' sizok' enza yezwa
Uzopaka
Aksi laba fat laba fosta kulamanye mazwe
Maba fika la bafika la ba fak' imibono
Ababhed' abaghab' la bakhulumi nyongo
Heh bayeke' mina Kleva ngizoba fak' isjambok
Ung'bheke kahle mina Kleva ngicamuka eJozi
Come pushang pushang Gauteng Maboneng
Lapho Kleva izinto zenzeka khona
Mawu ngena ngcondo manu uyeke
Ngithi Dankie ngiyabonga
Sazo…
Sala bo lova ngithi sghubu wenzani
Heh labo Kleva no Guluva ngithi khuluma bani?
Ningab' amangwala ngithi sghub' umdala
Dedelela nini kuze kuphuz' umadala
Sobelesela ngale sghub' abanye k'phuphumi udaka
Ma si sthinta le'sghubu usukum' ujaive
Ngoba uyazi mina nale ‘ghub zami dala s'ghudla
K'dlala
Bazosala
Bazokhala
Leyi Kleva ziyagodola mak'gena mina la
Is'ghub se Kleva les
Be ukuphi s'yenza lez?
Uzosala
Bazoduba
Bazoziba
Leyi Kleva ziyagodola mak'gena mina la
Inkunzi ye iKleva les
Le sghub' sizok' enza yezwa
Uzopaka
Aha
Unamanga
Ngizok' shukashuka ngiklahlel' edancefloor
Oh no no more
Aha
Unamanga
Ngizok' shukashuka ngiklahlel' edancefloor
Oh no no more
Aha
Unamanga
Ngizok' shukashuka ngiklahlel' edancefloor
Oh no no more
Aha
Ngizak'bamba
Ngizok' shukashuka ngiklahlel' edancefloor
Oh no no more
Bazosala
Bazokhala
Leyi Kleva ziyagodola mak'gena mina la
Is'ghub se Kleva les
Be ukuphi s'yenza lez?
Uzosala
Bazoduba
Bazoziba
Leyi Kleva ziyagodola mak'gena mina la
Inkunzi ye iKleva les
Le sghub' sizok' enza yezwa
Uzopaka
Bazosala
Bazokhala
Leyi Kleva ziyagodola mak'gena mina la
Is'ghub se Kleva les
Be ukuphi s'yenza lez?
Uzosala
Bazoduba
Bazoziba
Leyi Kleva ziyagodola mak'gena mina la
Inkunzi ye iKleva les
Le sghub' sizok' enza yezwa
Uzopaka
The song "Kleva" by Mapaputsi is a high-energy, fast-paced track with lyrics that call for people to dance and have a good time. The song opens with the artist acknowledging the listeners' curiosity about his whereabouts and responds by saying that he is present and everything is happening. He then challenges the listeners to dance and move along with him while he sings about his friend Kleva, who is a person that is always causing trouble but is loved by many. Mapaputsi goes on to describe how Kleva and his crew are going to party and have a good time regardless of anyone's objections.
Throughout the song, Mapaputsi uses a lot of slang and colloquial language that may be unfamiliar to non-South African listeners. Nonetheless, the message of the song is clear: dance and celebrate life, even if others disapprove. The chorus encourages everyone to "stay and cry if you want; Kleva will dance," emphasizing the idea that life is short, and we should enjoy it while we can.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya I know you're wondering kith mapaputsi uyephi
I know you're curious about where Mapaputsi is
K'thulile, kwenzakalan
He's busy and doing his thing
Abo brrts nabo bratts nabo foka sebazothula
The people with loud cars and attitudes are causing trouble
Yabona mina no Dirrex ninja yam sizok'shaya ngezulu
Me and my crew, Dirrex, are going to show them who's boss
Brrrits
The sound of a car revving
Thula!
Be quiet!
Awu, fosha
Yeah, let's do it
Bazosala
They will be left behind
Bazokhala
They will cry
Leyi Kleva ziyagodola mak'gena mina la
This Kleva is causing trouble, but I will handle it
Is'ghub se Kleva les
This Kleva is a problem
Be ukuphi s'yenza lez?
What are we going to do about it?
Uzosala
You will be left behind
Bazoduba
They will be embarrassed
Bazoziba
They will be caught
Inkunzi ye iKleva les
This Kleva is like a bull
Le sghub' sizok' enza yezwa
We will make sure our influence is felt
Uzopaka
You will regret it
Aksi laba fat laba fosta kulamanye mazwe
Look at these guys, showing off in different parts of the world
Maba fika la bafika la ba fak' imibono
When they come here, they will learn a lesson
Ababhed' abaghab' la bakhulumi nyongo
Those who run their mouths will face consequences
Heh bayeke' mina Kleva ngizoba fak' isjambok
Hey Kleva, leave me alone or I will whip you
Ung'bheke kahle mina Kleva ngicamuka eJozi
Watch out, Kleva, I am leaving for Jozi
Come pushang pushang Gauteng Maboneng
Let's party and have fun in Gauteng's Maboneng
Lapho Kleva izinto zenzeka khona
That's where Kleva causes trouble
Mawu ngena ngcondo manu uyeke
Let words be the weapon, don't give up
Ngithi Dankie ngiyabonga
I say 'Thank you', I am grateful
Sazo…
We will see
Sala bo lova ngithi sghubu wenzani
Stay with your lover and do your thing
Ningab' amangwala ngithi sghub' umdala
Don't be cowards, let's party like old times
Dedelela nini kuze kuphuz' umadala
Keep dancing until the old man stops drinking
Sobelesela ngale sghub' abanye k'phuphumi udaka
Let's share this party with others and let the drinks flow
Ma si sthinta le'sghubu usukum' ujaive
Let's liven up the party with some awesome music
Ngoba uyazi mina nale ‘ghub zami dala s'ghudla
Because you know that this is my party and I will have fun
K'dlala
Let's play
Aha
Oh yeah
Unamanga
You're lying
Ngizok' shukashuka ngiklahlel' edancefloor
I am going to dance and enjoy myself on the dance floor
Oh no no more
No more drama
Contributed by David S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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2024 still slapping daily 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😭
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🔥🤝
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Is still kicking ❤❤
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Thomas Brought me here
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Hell yeah
@JonasDieltiens
Great scène!
@sexorcismo
Jonas Dieltiens Definitely
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sameee
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@nomsankosi8248
2023 I am still bopping my head to this track