Isaka (6AM) – In Beirut: Ciza, Thukuthela & Friends Craft a Soulful Afro-Amapiano Dawn
Isaka (6AM) – In Beirut is not just a song – it’s a sonic sunrise. A cinematic, mood-rich piece by Ciza, Thukuthela, and Friends, the track floats across genres to deliver an Afro-fusion experience grounded in modern Amapiano, yet softened by jazz, ambient soul, and cinematic minimalism. It feels like the quiet, sacred moment just before the world wakes up – when light begins to seep into a sleeping city.
The track opens with atmosphere over rhythm – soft piano chords, slow-burning synths, and airy pads that stretch like mist over Beirut’s early skyline. There’s tension in the stillness, a sense of space that allows listeners to sink into the feeling rather than chase it. You can almost see the city as the music plays – ancient streets bathed in golden morning light, silent rooftops holding stories, air rich with memory and motion.
Ciza, who recently featured on another version of Isaka (6AM) alongside Jazzworx and Thukuthela, delivers an emotionally vulnerable performance here. His voice feels introspective, like a conversation with oneself after a sleepless night. There’s no rush, no over-singing – just feeling. He lets the melody guide him, pouring meaning into every breath and syllable without forcing it.
Behind him, Thukuthela and Friends do more than produce – they sculpt. The instrumentation is sparse yet lush, with deep-rooted percussion, subtle basslines, and jazz-laced phrasing that creates a floating, almost spiritual vibe. It’s Amapiano in structure, but stripped back and soaked in soul, making room for emotion rather than energy.
Isaka (6AM) – In Beirut is perfect for reflective moments – early morning walks, long drives, or that liminal space between night and day when emotions are most honest. It’s not made for the club; it’s made for the soul. For those who appreciate music that speaks in atmospheres rather than anthems, this track is a quiet triumph.
You can listen to Ciza, friends & Thukuthela – Isaka (6am) – In Beirut here.
