
Okmalumkoolkat has just given fans a taste of what’s to come from his highly anticipated album Itheku eThekwini. Taking to Instagram, the Durban-born artist dropped a snippet of a new track titled “Soon As I Land”, featuring none other than Tony Dayimane. The teaser comes with a gritty, self-made visualizer created by Okmalumkoolkat himself for Sjambok Studios, adding an artistic touch that’s signature to his unique style.
In his caption, he wrote: “Soon as I land snippet from iTheku eThekwini. Track features @tonydayimane / Visualizer by me for @sjambokstudios…” instantly sparking buzz from fans and followers.
The snippet shows Okmalumkoolkat in his bag, delivering smooth flows over a beat that feels both local and globally relevant. Tony Dayimane’s feature adds an extra layer of texture, his grounded delivery blends perfectly with Okmalumkoolkat’s abstract energy. While the full version hasn’t dropped yet, this preview already has people excited about the direction of the album.
Itheku eThekwini is shaping up to be a personal and artistic statement from Okmalumkoolkat. The title alone – a reference to Durban, his hometown sets the tone for what feels like a heartfelt tribute to the culture, sounds, and streets that shaped him.
Okmalumkoolkat is no stranger to crafting full experiences. From sound to visuals, his rollouts are always intentional. With this track, he’s not just dropping music, he’s also building a visual and sonic world around it. The fact that he handled the visualizer himself proves again why he’s one of the most creatively independent artists in the game.
This isn’t the first time he’s teased content from Itheku eThekwini, but “Soon As I Land” might be the most complete glimpse yet. The energy is raw, the design is clean, and the message is loud: Okmalumkoolkat has landed and he’s bringing Durban with him.
“Soon As I Land,” sees two generations of Durban’s creative scene collide where Okmalumkoolkat’s seasoned innovation meets Tony Dayimane’s new-school sharpness. The full track can’t come soon enough, but if this is the level of quality to expect, Itheku eThekwini is already looking like a classic in the making.






