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The Soil

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Its inception came about in 2003 when all the members met in Tikelo Secondary School during jam sessions.[4][5] Back then the group was known as ‘Particles of the Soil’ and consisted of more than 4 members.[6] As years passed, some members departed due to other engagements. In 2010, the group was down to four members: Buhlebendalo Mda (vocalist), Ntsika Ngxanga (main composer and vocalist), Luphindo (beatboxer and vocalist) & Samkelo Lelethu Mdolomba, commonly known by his stage name, Samthing Soweto. Mdolomba was involved during the recording process of the group’s first album, however, due to contractual disputes and creative differences, Samkelo decided to leave and form the contemporary jazz group The Fridge where he served as the lead vocalist

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The Soil is a South African a cappella group from Soweto founded in 2003, consisting of the lead singer Ntsika Ngxanga, beatboxer Luphindo, and vocalist Theo Matshoba.[1][2][3] The band eponymous debut LP The Soil (2011), which became certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

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