By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Multi award-winning South African musician J’Something real name is Joao da Fonseca is set to release ‘Indoor’, a 9-track mixtape.
The musician began working on the project when the COVID-19 lockdown started.
During this period he says he was experiencing anxiety and started making music at his home studio.
J’Something also announced a music tour where he will perform some of the songs from the mixtape.
He discussed the mixtape and what caused the anxiety on Instagram on Monday. Speaking about the project, he wrote:
“I am very proud to present to you INDOOR. In the beginning of lockdown I started working on music as a way to cope with the anxiety that came with an announcement made by a mainstream newspaper that stated “entertainment was the most non essential.”
“As someone who believes in the power of music and it’s ability to uplift and carry joy like no other, this statement broke my spirit,” he wrote.
“At the time I wasn’t in a really good headspace to write my own music so I decided to spend time with some songs/artists that inspire(d) me. The result … Indoor, a 9 track mixtape of covers produced and recorded during lockdown in my studio at home, indoors.”
“Every song and every artist on this project has impacted me in a massive way and I will be putting on a 3 city tour in South Africa for a once off musical theatre experience, where I will be performing these songs and sharing my experience as an artist during lockdown.
TRACK LIST
1. Pretty Woman [Roy Orbison]
2. Shesha Geza [De Mutha & Njelic]
3. Everything I wanted [Billie Eilish]
4. Aint no sunshine [Bill Withers]
5. Zwakala [Stimela]
6. Church Bells [Mi Casa]
7. Suga ft Ezkll and Junaid [DJ Mshega]
8. It Runs Through Me [Tom Misch]
9. Butterflies [Michael Jackson]
10. Over the Rainbow [Cosmic Gate]
INDOOR is made possible with the support of Vodacom Red and Stella Artois.
Katleho Mahloane, Executive Head of Division: Segmene Marketing says, “Being a Vodacom RED customer is all about considered benefits, outstanding service, free device insurance, loads of data, premium lifestyle rewards and tailormade experiences. If bespoke experiences are what you’re after, Vodacom RED offers its VIP members the opportunity to experience signature events that provide access to people and places on society’s radar. INDOOR with J’Something is exactly what our signature experiences are about. Fuelling our RED clients’ passion for music with something extraordinary. In partnership with Samsung, Vodacom will be inviting their Red VIP clients to this exclusive experience targeting our loyal Vodacom base who own iconic Samsung mobile devices.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to be supporting J’Something on this tour. He is an artist who consistently helps shape culture and the Indoor Tour reflects everything we stand for as a brand in forming meaningful connections and savouring moments with those who matter most,” says Estee Burger, Marketing Manager, Stella Artois South Africa.
This first-of-its-kind tour will feature J alongside his 3 piece band performing a full-length show, in the three major South African cities namely Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg.