IN CONVERSATION WITH LETHIWE SIBIYA (TRACY)
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Lethiwe Sibiya, professionally known as Tracy, is a South African singer-songwriter from Rockville, Soweto,
whose distinctive voice and emotive delivery have established her as one of the exciting vocal talents
emerging from the Amapiano movement.
Tracy discovered her passion for music at a young age and began developing her craft through choral and
performance experiences. In 2016, she joined the Mzansi Youth Choir(MYC), followed by Afrikariz in 2018.
These formative experiencesplayed an important rolein shaping her musical foundation, vocal ability and
confidence as a performer.
In 2019, Tracy officially embarked on her solo career as an Amapiano vocalist. Her journeyhas been defined
by resilience, consistency and a willingness to evolve, allowing her to build a reputation as a versatile vocalist
capable of bringing both emotion and character to every record.
Throughout her career, Tracy has collaborated with some of South Africa's most respected artists and
producers, including DJ Maphorisa, Tyler ICU, Myztro, LeeMckrazy, DJ Jaivane,Mdu aka TRP, Semi Tee,
Soa Mattrix, Sir Trill and Fiso El Musica, among others.
Her breakthrough came through a series of impactful collaborations that showcased her ability to connect
with audiences. In 2024, Tracy delivered two standout records, “BoGogo” and “Vulani.” Bo Gogo, alongside
Kelvin Momo, Da Muziqal Chef and Thatohatsi,featuring Tracy's powerful vocals, surpassed 12 million Spotify
streams and became aprominent favourite across South African playlists, charts and radio. Vulani, featuring
Tracyalongside Thatohatsi, also surpassed 1 million Spotify streams, further establishing her as a vocalist
with strong audience resonance.
whose distinctive voice and emotive delivery have established her as one of the exciting vocal talents
emerging from the Amapiano movement.
Tracy discovered her passion for music at a young age and began developing her craft through choral and
performance experiences. In 2016, she joined the Mzansi Youth Choir(MYC), followed by Afrikariz in 2018.
These formative experiencesplayed an important rolein shaping her musical foundation, vocal ability and
confidence as a performer.
In 2019, Tracy officially embarked on her solo career as an Amapiano vocalist. Her journeyhas been defined
by resilience, consistency and a willingness to evolve, allowing her to build a reputation as a versatile vocalist
capable of bringing both emotion and character to every record.
Throughout her career, Tracy has collaborated with some of South Africa's most respected artists and
producers, including DJ Maphorisa, Tyler ICU, Myztro, LeeMckrazy, DJ Jaivane,Mdu aka TRP, Semi Tee,
Soa Mattrix, Sir Trill and Fiso El Musica, among others.
Her breakthrough came through a series of impactful collaborations that showcased her ability to connect
with audiences. In 2024, Tracy delivered two standout records, “BoGogo” and “Vulani.” Bo Gogo, alongside
Kelvin Momo, Da Muziqal Chef and Thatohatsi,featuring Tracy's powerful vocals, surpassed 12 million Spotify
streams and became aprominent favourite across South African playlists, charts and radio. Vulani, featuring
Tracyalongside Thatohatsi, also surpassed 1 million Spotify streams, further establishing her as a vocalist
with strong audience resonance.
