South African DJ and producer Prince Kaybee will release Veliry, a new collaboration with singer-songwriter Ben September, on 21 August 2026 through PLAAY. Records.
The single follows Kaybee’s previous release Heno Babayo, which received airplay on the United Kingdom station KISS XTRA‘s The Afro Electronic Show and on South African stations Metro FM, YFM and Good Hope FM.
Sound and inspiration#
Veliry blends Afro-house rhythms with R&B and soul influences. The track opens with a guitar-led arrangement before layered percussion and melodic elements enter, with September providing the vocals.
Kaybee said the song was inspired by a woman named Veliry, describing her as someone who reminded him of “a beautiful day of harmonic love songs”.
Prince Kaybee’s career#
Kaybee, whose real name is Kabelo Motsamai, rose to prominence after winning the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s SABC 1 DJ and production competition 1’s and 2’s in 2015. His commercially successful releases include Club Controller, Banomoya and Uwrongo; the latter was named one of TIME magazine’s 10 best songs of 2020.
He has collaborated with artists including Lady Zamar, Busiswa, TNS, Shimza, Black Motion and Ami Faku. His awards include multiple South African Music Awards, among them Male Artist of the Year, Best Dance Album and Album of the Year, as well as a Metro FM Music Award for Best Dance Album.
Ben September#
September is from Sasolburg in South Africa’s Free State province. He has built a profile through a blend of alternative R&B, Afro-pop and soul, and has previously worked with Kaybee, Tyler ICU, KLY, FLVME and The Big Hash. His songwriting often explores themes of love, vulnerability and self-discovery.
Veliry marks another collaboration between Kaybee and September as the producer continues to explore the intersection of Afro-house, soul and contemporary African sounds.
