Female Xhosa session vocalist

Keys & Motion is an elite international production house specializing in Afro-centric electronic and urban music. We are searching for a native or fully fluent female IsiXhosa vocalist to record lead and harmony vocals for a high-energy 3-Step House track. The project is a work-for-hire arrangement, and you will need to deliver clean, dry WAV stems (no FX or reverb) in 24-bit/44.1kHz or 48kHz, aligned with the provided instrumental and lyric sheet. Vocal takes must include 2-3 full lead takes and layered harmonies, capturing authentic Xhosa pronunciation and traditional click consonants. You must work from a professional home or commercial studio to ensure clean recordings with no noise or reflections. All vocal tuning and post-production will be handled in-house. A rough preview of a verse is due within 48 hours of contract sign-off, and the full stems must be delivered within 5 to 7 days. Master recording rights will be owned by Keys & Motion. Reference tracks and style directions will be provided. Please share samples of your previous work with your application.

Budget range:
Up to $100

Examples:
Sonic References & Style Direction
​To help align on the rhythmic pocket and vocal texture we are targeting, please refer to the industry reference tracks below. Note: These are global standard examples to illustrate the 3-Step House production style, vocal spacing, and energy dynamics we require:

Reference A: Sha Sha & Kabza De Small – “Woza”
​Link: Listen on YouTube
​What we like: We are looking for this style of delivery—smooth, soulful, R&B-infused lead vocals that float effortlessly over a heavy electronic groove, backed by rich, perfectly layered harmonies.

Reference B (Vocal Control & 3-Step Syncopation): Sha Sha – “Tender Love” (ft. DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small)
​Link: Listen on YouTube
​What we like: The way the vocals navigate the rhythm with clean phrasing and emotional presence is precisely the standard Keys & Motion is looking to recreate on this 3-Step track.

About the client
Keys & Motion is an elite international production house and collective of independent producers operating at the highest global standards. Specializing in premium Afro-centric electronic and urban music, our team handles the entire sonic pipeline—from cutting-edge instrumentation to final engineering, mastering, and international digital distribution.
​Our Track Record:
We represent a standard of excellence that commands global attention. Our collective’s combined production catalog and accolades include commercial releases under Universal Music Group (UMG), alongside consistent, heavy airplay rotation across the UK’s premier tastemaker platforms, including BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra.
​Our Vision:
At Keys & Motion, we build high-energy, premium soundscapes designed specifically to serve as elite vocal runways. We bridge the gap between authentic African rhythms—such as 3-Step House and Amapiano—and the global commercial market. We partner with top-tier session talent and professional artists to deliver radio-ready, stream-dominated releases for international digital distribution and premium brand sync placements.