Shoulder To Cry

South African artist Quality Biyela delivered an impressive body of work with Shoulder to Cry, a seven-track project that gives listeners another opportunity to experience his distinctive approach to Maskandi-inspired South African music. The album brings together storytelling, expressive performances, and collaborations that add variety to the overall listening experience.

Shoulder to Cry features seven songs, including “Isibani Sethemba,” “Shoulder to Cry,” “iPolo Lami,” “Sizocimela,” “Solomon no David,” “Umunwe Esweni,” and “Uqadolo.” The title track features Sne Ntuli, while “Sizocimela” brings Njabulo Langa and Magumede into the project. These collaborations complement Quality Biyela’s presence while giving different sections of the album their own character.

Across the project, Quality Biyela explores his musical identity through a collection designed to be experienced as more than a single release. From solo performances to collaborative tracks, Shoulder to Cry provides several moments for fans to discover while highlighting the artist’s contribution to contemporary South African music.