We at Flamel are thrilled to have Mpumi Mcata, guitarist for the band BLK JKS, as our first artist. We'll be showcasing Mpumi's custom guitar in the coming months. Stay tuned!

BLK JKS is a band from Johannesburg, South Africa. The group consists of Mpumi Mcata (guitar), Tshepang Ramoba (drums), and Molefi Makananise (bass). They combine a variety of musical styles, including rock, funk, Afrobeat, and traditional South African music. The band has released two studio albums, “After Robots” in 2009 and “Before Humans” in 2021, along with a series of singles in between. They have also toured the United States, Europe, and Africa.

BLK JKS is known for its eclectic and experimental music that fuses elements of rock, funk, Afrobeat, and traditional South African music. They often use traditional African instruments such as balafons and kuduros in their music, adding a unique cultural dimension to their sound. Their first song to gain attention was “Lalelani,” a blend of rock, funk, and traditional Zulu music. It was with this song that they began to make a name for themselves in the Johannesburg music scene. Their biggest hit, the track “Lakeside,” is more influenced by electronic music. They used modern production techniques to create more futuristic and experimental sounds. The lyrics are primarily in English, but some songs include lyrics in Zulu and Xhosa.