After two years away from the spotlight, Djy Biza is back — and this time, he is speaking honestly through the music.
His latest single, “Feelings”, featuring Shakes & Les and Leandra Vert, marks a return that feels intentional and deeply personal. It is not a loud comeback. It is reflective, emotional and grounded in truth.
“At the time I made this song, I was just putting down whatever I felt in my heart and whatever I heard in my head,” says Djy Biza. “Before music is ever heard by the ears of man, it’s first heard in the mind. Who you are in that moment is what shapes the final piece.”
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At its core, “Feelings” speaks to emotional exhaustion. The song captures the breaking point of a relationship weighed down by manipulation, toxicity and constant games. Lyrics like “Yekel’ ukudlala ngemizwa yam” and “Yekel’ udlala ngothando lwam” carry a firm demand for respect, while the repeated line “Ngeke ngimoshe ngalesisikhathi” feels like a promise to self — a decision not to lose oneself again.
This is not a song begging for love to return. It is a farewell delivered with calm strength.
Sonically, “Feelings” leans into jazz-infused Amapiano, allowing emotion to lead rather than rush the moment.
“In studio, our goal is always to make timeless music,” Djy Biza explains. “The jazz-inspired songs Shakes, Les and I make carry nostalgia and wonder. They feel familiar, but also new.”
The collaboration between Djy Biza, Shakes & Les runs deep. The trio have built a strong creative relationship over time, with many unreleased songs sitting in the vault.
“Working with them is never random,” he says. “These songs come from a project we called The Jazz Series. I always give full creative freedom to the artists involved.”
That freedom is what opened the door for Leandra Vert.
“From a creative point of view, I knew she would see the song the way I saw it,” he shares. “That trust is what gave us a hit.”
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Leandra’s vocals bring emotional clarity to the track.
“She gave a story to a beat that already had a tone,” says Djy Biza. “Her vocals became one with the beat, and the beat became one with her vocals. She didn’t just sing over it — she completed the emotional picture.”
Interestingly, “Feelings” was not always called “Feelings”.
“The song was originally titled ‘Jazz 6’ and had no vocals,” he reveals. “Even then, you could feel the emotional rollercoaster. Every synth, every log drum, every bassline was placed to build tension and release. Once Leandra delivered her verse, the song finally had a voice — and the name “Feelings” came naturally.”
Beyond the sound, “Feelings” is also a reflection of Djy Biza’s personal journey. He describes the two years away from music as a difficult and unhealthy period in his life.
“I wanted people to hear what those two years felt like for me,” he says. “This song was me releasing the pain I went through so I could step into the person God needs me to be. It’s not just a comeback — it’s a catharsis.”
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That introspection continues in another key release, “Jazz 3”, a track that strips everything back. Where previous hits like “Hade” and “Yebo” thrived on energy and shared joy, “Jazz 3” is quiet and inward-looking.
“Those songs were about communal joy,” he explains. “’Jazz 3′ is a solitary conversation. It’s built on space and feeling, not hooks.”
Inspired by the jazz his father loved, Djy Biza lets instruments speak to one another. “What reminds me most of my father is how jazz feels like a conversation,” he says. “I wanted the instruments to respond to each other, like a dialogue we never got to finish.”
Knowing when to stop became part of the creative challenge. “The hardest part was asking myself when enough was enough,” he admits. “Sometimes a single note can say more than a complex riff. It’s about emotional honesty, not showing off.”
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Together, “Feelings” and “Jazz 3” reveal a quieter, deeper side of Djy Biza — an artist still shaping Amapiano, but now doing so with reflection and restraint. From the multi-platinum success of Hade to global moments like Yebo featuring Davido, his impact is undeniable.
Now, he returns not chasing noise, but offering clarity — and letting the music do the talking.
