South African Afro-house powerhouse Prince Kaybee teams up with rising R&B, Afro-pop, and soul vocalist Ben September for “Veliry,” arriving August 21, 2026 via PLAYY. Records. The collaboration pairs Kaybee’s polished dancefloor production with September’s smooth, emotionally charged vocals, resulting in a warm and melodic record that bridges contemporary Afro house with soulful songwriting.
Built around an organic guitar progression, “Veliry” gradually develops into an infectious Afro-house groove. Rich percussion, spacious instrumentation, and subtle melodic details give the production room to breathe, while Ben September delivers a silky vocal performance that adds both intimacy and emotional weight.
The track takes its name from the woman who inspired it. Prince Kaybee explains, “This song is inspired by a beautiful lady named Veliry. She reminds me of a beautiful day of harmonic love songs.”
The release continues a productive chapter for Prince Kaybee and PLAYY. Records, following his previous single “Heno Babayo.” That release earned international attention from outlets including MIXMAG across multiple territories, YourEDM, and House Music With Love, while also receiving UK radio support from KISS XTRA’s The Afro Electronic Show with Larizzle. In South Africa, the track was covered by IOL and Music In Africa and received airplay from Metro FM, YFM, and Good Hope FM.
With a career spanning more than a decade, Prince Kaybee has established himself as one of South Africa’s most recognizable Afro-house artists. His catalog includes platinum-selling records such as “Club Controller,” “Banomoya,” and “Uwrongo,” the latter of which was named among TIME Magazine’s 10 Best Songs of 2020. He has also collaborated with major names including Lady Zamar, Busiswa, TNS, Shimza, Black Motion, and Ami Faku.
His career has been marked by major accolades as well. Prince Kaybee has collected multiple South African Music Awards, including Male Artist of the Year, Best Dance Album, and Album of the Year, alongside a Best Dance Album win at the Metro FM Music Awards. He has also earned Song of the Year honors at the DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards, a Best Collaboration award at Nigeria’s Soundcity MVP Awards Festival for “Gugulethu,” and recognition from the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA).
For Ben September, “Veliry” adds another major collaboration to an emerging catalog that has already connected him with artists including Tyler ICU, KLY, FLVME, The Big Hash, and Prince Kaybee. The Sasolburg-born singer-songwriter draws from alternative R&B, Afro-pop, and soul, with influences including Brent Faiyaz and Daniel Caesar. His songwriting centers on vulnerability, love, and self-discovery, making his vocal approach a natural fit for Kaybee’s spacious production.
That chemistry is particularly evident throughout “Veliry.” Rather than overwhelming the arrangement with layers, Kaybee allows the guitar, percussion, vocal, and melodic elements to develop gradually. The result is a polished Afro-house record with enough warmth for casual listening while retaining the rhythmic pull of the dancefloor.
The collaboration also reflects Prince Kaybee’s broader role in connecting South African dance music with audiences beyond the country’s borders. From his early breakthrough in DJ competitions to award-winning albums and international collaborations, his career has consistently centered on pushing African electronic music into new spaces while maintaining its cultural roots.
With its combination of organic instrumentation, soulful vocals, and understated Afro-house momentum, “Veliry” offers another glimpse into the evolving sound of Prince Kaybee while giving Ben September a powerful platform to further establish his voice.
“Veliry” arrives August 21, 2026 via PLAYY. Records.
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