Spirit Mechanix - Uhambo

Uhambo (meaning “The Journey”) is the debut EP by Spirit Mechanix, the South African duo of Samukelo Mahlalela and Sibonile “Makhenikha” Mahlaba, whose paths converged through a shared devotion to house music.

The project is the result of years of collaboration between two artists whose musical foundations were shaped by family, faith, and the soulful pulse of 90s South African house.

The EP offers a sincere and grounded exploration of deep house—no frills, just emotion, groove, and intention. It’s music built on real experience: from church choirs and cassette tape collecting to formal sound engineering and scoring for film.

Samukelo brings cinematic depth from his work in film and TV composition (including Netflix projects), while Sibonile’s roots in live instrumentation and underground DJ culture give the music warmth and soul.

Their partnership as Spirit Mechanix represents a natural evolution of two lifelong journeys in sound, united by their deep respect for music’s spiritual and communal power.

The EP speaks to listeners who appreciate sincerity in house music—those who look for music that feeds both body and spirit.