South African hit-maker and producer Prince Kaybee, real name Kabelo Motsamai, has joined international electronic label PLAYY Records, with his new single ‘Heno Babayo‘ released today, 26 June 2026. His ascent began in 2015, following his victory in the SABC 1 Masters of Spin competition. Originally set on a professional football career with Bloemfontein Celtic, Kaybee redirected his ambitions to music after a knee injury. Over the past decade, he has delivered a string of influential singles, including ‘Club Controller‘, ‘Banomoya‘, and ‘Uwrongo‘, the latter earning a place on TIME’s 10 Best Songs of 2020. His collaborative credits span Lady Zamar, Busiswa, TNS, Shimza, Black Motion, and Ami Faku. Accolades include multiple South African Music Awards for Male Artist of the Year, Best Dance Album, and Album of the Year, as well as Metro FM and DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice honors. Internationally, he secured Best Collaboration at Nigeria’s Soundcity MVP Awards Festival for ‘Gugulethu‘ and recognition from AFRIMMA.
’Heno Babayo‘ stretches just past the five-and-a-half-minute mark, built around agile, crisp percussion, interwoven synthesizer textures, and rich vocal harmonies. The production maintains a propulsive momentum, balancing melodic development with the rhythmic intensity characteristic of Afro-house. Its arrangement gives equal weight to percussive layers and synth work, resulting in a mix crafted for both club settings and immersive personal listening.
Prince Kaybee shared, “Heno Babayo’ is a symbol of resilience. For me, the song reflects the journey of facing hardships, pushing through adversity, and never losing sight of hope despite life’s obstacles.”
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