DJ, Singer, Presenter, Sports woman, Unathi has become a modern day renaiss… Read Full Bio ↴DJ, Singer, Presenter, Sports woman, Unathi has become a modern day renaissance woman. Born in Grahamstown, Unathi grew up in Namibia and spent her formative years in London. Unathi returned home in 1989 and went on to complete a Journalism and Drama degree from Rhodes University.

In 2001 Unathi moved to the City of Gold for her piece the pie. Shortly after her move, her talent was spotted and she landed her big break as the co-presenter of The Castle Loud Show which ran for over a year. While Presenting Castle Loud, Unathi landed a spot presenting the first Jazz slot on the ever popular radio station YFM.

YFM, seeing the amazing talent moved Unathi to co-present and produce the Kamikaze Heat show with Rude Boy Paul, Monday to Friday from 10 am – 2pm. The air rating sky rocketed to new heights.

Unathi used to sing in the corridors of Castle loud and as fate would have it Zola heard her hidden talent and for a long time Zola tried to convince Unathi to feature in his album, San Lwam was born.

After the overwhelming response from the public with Sana Lwan, even winning Song of the Year at the Metro FM awards in 2003. Ghetto Ruff decided to release a solo album for Unathi.

“For me, writing music is a challenge. I want to write music that I can sing to, and to rock when I’m on stage.”

Unathi has also won awards for her fresh presenting skills Unathi was voted one of 10 most influential people in the arts by the Star Newspaper in December 2003 and 2004. She was voted Top 10 women in media in the MTN Women in Media Awards. Could South Africa have another Diva in the making?

Unathi has released her first single called “Ndifuna ukugoduka” from the album “MY FIRST TIME.”. The song is about her home-coming, in the song she talks about her missing home (South Africa) while she was living in the United Kingdom. One of the most eclectic in style albums that has come across in Southern Africa in years. “My first Time” has music ranging from RnB, Hip Hop, Afro Jazz, Soul House, but what distinguishes Unathi’s style from anybody else’s is her unique talent to connect with people from all walks of life. In true testimony to her name, Unathi has released a debut album that is sure to unite our African nation in song.

It's You
Unathi Lyrics

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Everytime I look at you (right in your eyes)
Feels like ive just met you baby, a
moment ago
Girl you just blow my mind, you knw its true!
Please come dance with me, its you I need baby!
I just wanna groove baby (groove baby, groove baby)
And you know its you baby (you baby, you baby)
That can make me move baby (move baby, move baby)

So relax be cool baby (cool baby, cool baby)
I love it when you touch me baby (I do)
You make me wanna love you babyyy (you do)
Coz you knowwwww!
What to do
When you do
What you doooo!
Yeah baby,
I just wanna groove baby (groove baby, groove baby)
And you know its you bany (its you baby, its you baby)
That can make me moooooove baby (move baby, move baby)
So relax and be cool baby (relax and be cool, relax and be cool babyyyy!)
Ohhhhhhh oooohooooo!
Heyiyahey!
Groove baby, groove baby
Its you baby, its you baby
Move baby, move baby
Cool baby, cool baby

Coz I can go on ohhhhhwuwoahwowuwow
I can go on ohhhhhwowuwouh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Unathi's song It's You express the artist's admiration and attraction to a particular person. When she looks at this person in the eyes, it feels like she's just met them, reinforcing the idea that every moment spent with them feels new and exciting. The person in question "blows her mind" and is the one she needs to dance with. The artist expresses a desire to groove and move with this person, as they are the only one who can make her move. She loves it when this person touches her and it makes her want to love them back. The constant repetition of "groove baby" and "move baby" emphasizes the physical desire the artist has towards this person. The artist wraps up the song by repeating the desire to groove and move with this person, passionately declaring that she could go on forever.

Line by Line Meaning

Everytime I look at you (right in your eyes)
Whenever I gaze into your eyes

Feels like ive just met you baby, a moment ago
I feel like we've just met, even though we've known each other for some time

Girl you just blow my mind, you knw its true!
You really astound me, and it's undeniable

Please come dance with me, its you I need baby!
I want to dance with you, because you're the one I desire

I just wanna groove baby (groove baby, groove baby)
I want to move and dance with you, and enjoy the music

And you know its you baby (you baby, you baby)
You already know that it's you I'm talking about

That can make me move baby (move baby, move baby)
Your presence and energy make me want to dance

So relax be cool baby (cool baby, cool baby)
Just chill and enjoy the moment with me

I love it when you touch me baby (I do)
I enjoy the feeling of your touch

You make me wanna love you babyyy (you do)
You make me feel so affectionate towards you

Coz you knowwwww!
Because you're aware of the effect you have on me