Groove Cartel Presents Jazzworx & Thukuthela: 3Step’s Power Duo in Full Command

On Saturday, May 31st, 2025, Groove Cartel delivered yet another landmark performance, this time spotlighting the dynamic synergy of Jazzworx and Thukuthela —two creators currently shaping the future of South African music, one hit at a time. With 3Step as their chosen vehicle, this session was more than a showcase; it was a demonstration of genre-defining craftsmanship.

From different corners of Gauteng Province, Jazzworx and Thukuthela collided through music—and the charts haven’t looked the same since. Known individually for their technical precision and genre-blending innovation, their partnership has yielded an explosive run of releases that are dominating platforms across the board.

This dominance isn’t just felt—it’s measurable.

“Vuka” featuring Oscar Mbo, clocking in:

37.1 million streams,
598 radio spins,
258 playlists,
4.4 million in playlist reach,
622K Shazams,
95.2 million views —cementing its anthem status.

“Isaka” featuring Ciza (released April 11, 2025) is already a modern classic in the making, with :

9.82 million streams,
990 radio plays,
177 playlists with a reach of 9.93 million,
14 chart placements,
510K user-generated videos,
and a staggering 91.3 million views across platforms.

Then there’s “Uzizwa Kanjan”, released under Empire Records, featuring MaWhoo and rising vocalist GL Ceejay:

5.69 million streams,
203 radio plays,
113 playlist features,
5.07 million in reach,
141 chart entries,
427K Shazams, and
126K views—proving even their quieter moments ripple with power.

So when Innocent Nkosi Shongwe, Head of Territory at Empire South Africa, recently declared, “We are number 1 across Apple Music, Spotify, Shazam & YouTube!”, it wasn’t hyperbole—it was a simple reading of the scoreboard.

This Groove Cartel episode, set to the smooth pulse of 3Step, blended hard-earned discipline with free-flowing creativity. Jazzworx, with their elite studio pedigree and masterful ear, laid down the structure. Thukuthela, ever the intuitive producer, brought the flavor, mood, and momentum. Together, they delivered a session that felt both polished and unpredictable.

Adding an emotional edge to the performance was a guest appearance by GL Ceejay whose vocals on “Uzizwa Kanjan” have already positioned him as one to watch. While his role in the session was understated, it was unmistakably impactful—a brief but memorable layer to an already rich musical tapestry.

For fans of the genre, this episode will stand as a definitive moment. For Groove Cartel, it’s yet another reminder that their platform continues to spotlight not just the sound of the now—but the architects of what’s next.

Watch the performance. Feel the momentum. Witness the reign.

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