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When Mateva released his debut nine track album, The Beginning, in January last year some music followers doubted his capacity to repeat the same feat. In fact he earned the fly by night tag from some of his critics.
Mateva has however proved his critics wrong by coming up with a much polished 11-track gospel album.
The album, titled Pandimire, (Where I stand) was recorded at Word of Life Studios in South Africa and is expected to hit the market soon.
Mateva’s ability to fuse pop, jazz and traditional music is what makes the album and his music unique and a must-listen. His resonant baritone voice puts icing on the cake as it captivates the soul and draws one towards God.
What makes the album more unique and refreshing is the artiste’s departure from the usual rhetoric keyboard gospel music that has become common on local radio stations.
If the modest airplay that his debut album received is anything to go by, then Mateva’s latest offering is likely to be on most local radio stations’ play lists.
Tracks to watch out for on the album include the title track Pandimire, Amagama, Ndinomutenda and Still I Rise.
This, however, is not to say that other tracks on the album are not worth listening to.
The song Ishe Taungana/ Nkosi Sihlangane featuring Sarah also holds its own.
The song is an intimate call for God’s presence at a gathering of his children as they worship. “I get my inspiration from God and everyday experiences. This is what drives my passion for music. Most of the songs on the album are a reflection of the life I have lived, physically and spiritually and I feel greatly honoured to share my experiences through music,” said the soft spoken pint-sized musician.
Other tracks on the album include, Calvary, Ngiyabonga, NaJesu tinoenda kure, KuZimbabwe, Tsoka dzangu and You got to know.
Mateva who was in the country recently to market his album said he has held several live performances in Mzansi to market his music and has received favourable response.
He said he hopes to hold similar shows in Zimbabwe to also market his new album.
“I have held several shows in South Africa and the response has been amazing. I am expecting a much better response locally,” said Mateva.
The album, which was mixed and mastered in South Africa by Thato Mampe is yet to hit the record bars’ shelves.
Online Reporter