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The Joy have signed a worldwide publishing deal with Transgressive Publishing and Warner Chappell Music.
The band – comprising Ntokozo Magcaba, Melokuhle Mkhungo, Sanele Ngcobo, Phelelani Sithole and Sandile Sphelele Hlophe – from South Africa are building their international reach.
Their new single, Isencane Lengane, was recorded and produced by Two Inch Punch, the UK record producer known for his work with Jessie Ware, Rag’N’Bone Man, Rex Orange County, Sam Smith and Years & Years. The song blends traditional Zulu music with modern a capella.
Two Inch Punch has also signed the band to his label imprint Love You Up, which is on UMG’s Decca records, and is working with them in partnership with his management team at September.