The Soil (band)

The Soil is an award winning South African acapella group formed in 2003.

Members
The Soil currently consists of three members. Buhlebendalo Mda (Soil Sister), Ntsika "Fana-tastic" Ngxanga and Luphindo Ngxanga (Master P). Ntsika and Luphindo are biological brothers. In interviews, they usually refer to God as the first member of the group.

History
It's inception came about in 2003 when all the members met in high school during jam sessions. Back then the group was known as Particles of the Soil and consisted of more than 25 members. 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) & Motif Records signee Samkelo Lelethu Mdolomba, commonly known by his stage name, Samthing Soweto. However, due to contractual disputes, Samkelo decided to leave and form the contemporary jazz group The Fridge where he serves as the lead vocalist.

In 2011, The Soil released their self-titled debut album The Soil which achieved platinum status, selling over 50 000 copies. Their upcoming sophomore album Nostalgic Moments is scheduled for release on September 22, 2014 and includes a guest appearance by the Grammy award-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Discography

 * The Soil (2011)
 * Nostalgic Moments (2014)