{"id":23813,"date":"2025-07-16T21:05:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T19:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=23813"},"modified":"2025-07-16T21:14:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T19:14:33","slug":"j-smash-and-given-da-chiefs-new-release-he-ndaa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2025\/07\/16\/j-smash-and-given-da-chiefs-new-release-he-ndaa\/","title":{"rendered":"J-Smash and Given Da Chief&#8217;s New Release: He Ndaa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The voices of Venda are growing louder, and 015 is stepping into the spotlight with &#8216;He Ndaa&#8217;, a new and expressive track. Produced by the talented J-Smash and MashBeatz, &#8216;He Ndaa&#8217; brings together the lyrical artistry of Given Da Chief and Saudi in a song that speaks about perseverance, ambition, and the beauty of overcoming challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The song carries a message that resonates with many, the struggles, the dreams, and the relentless pursuit of something greater. One powerful line captures this sentiment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u201cKani ro bebelwa u filimba\u201d<br \/>(Were we born just to suffer?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a memorable hook:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>\u201c015 He Ndaa! Khobva ndi fhasi He Ndaa! Hudo baleya thase He Ndaa!\u201d &#8211; and a rich sound.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;He Ndaa&#8217; is a tribute to hard work and the victories that come with it. It\u2019s a song for those who have walked difficult paths but refuse to be defined by struggle alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saudi delivers a standout verse that reflects the hustle and edge of Johannesburg life, with lines like &#8220;No sleeping we hustle, He Ndaa He Ndaa&#8221; and &#8220;Jozi my city, He Ndaa.&#8221; His words are raw and vivid, painting a picture of ambition, loyalty, and survival in the 011 streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People from all over Limpopo often journey to Johannesburg in search of better opportunities, chasing dreams and following the call of their hearts. &#8216;He Ndaa&#8217; captures that journey, the grit, the grind, and the hope that drives so many to leave home and make their mark.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/he-daa-headshot.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/he-daa-headshot.jpg?resize=450%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/he-daa-headshot.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/he-daa-headshot.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>J-Smash and MashBeatz\u2019s production blends seamlessly with the heartfelt delivery of Given Da Chief and Saudi, creating a soundscape that is both powerful and moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is more than music, it\u2019s an anthem of remembrance of what is attainable. With &#8216;He Ndaa&#8217;, 015 continues to carve out its place in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venda is not just watching, it\u2019s stepping forward. And this is only the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8216;He Ndaa&#8217; is available on all streaming platforms as of 17 July 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen to \u201cHe Ndaa&#8221; by J-Smash, Given Da Chief, MashBeatz feat. Saudi below: <a href=\"https:\/\/vmgafrica.lnk.to\/HeNdaaAr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vmgafrica.lnk.to\/HeNdaaAr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Given Da Chief<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Born on January 15, 2000, in Sibasa, Ha-Tshifura, Mutheiwana Given Nganeyavhutshilo, known as Given Da Chief, emerged from the heart of Venda with a passion destined to move the world. As the firstborn in his family, he embraced responsibility early, channeling it into a powerful drive that now fuels his artistry. Known for his authenticity and depth, Given Da Chief blends cultural pride with raw talent, creating music that resonates with soul and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About J-Smash<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Uhone Luvhengo, traditionally known as J-Smash is a South African producer, deejay and the founder of J-Smash Foundation focused on helping the youth do greater things for their communities through combined effort. &#8216;J-Smash is the most far-reaching and key vital brand to become evident in and from the Limpopo Province.&#8217; The pioneering and ambitious 015 hit-maker has expanded his brand to mainstream status.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The voices of Venda are growing louder, and 015 is stepping into the spotlight with &#8216;He Ndaa&#8217;, a new and expressive track. Produced by the talented J-Smash and MashBeatz, &#8216;He Ndaa&#8217; brings together the lyrical artistry of Given Da Chief and Saudi in a song that speaks about perseverance, ambition, and the beauty of overcoming&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2025\/07\/16\/j-smash-and-given-da-chiefs-new-release-he-ndaa\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">J-Smash and Given Da Chief&#8217;s New Release: He Ndaa<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23814,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[159],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23813","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/HeDaa.jpg?fit=450%2C450&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23813","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23813"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23813\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23814"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23813"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23813"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23813"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}