King Of Rotation (The Bootleg Chapter)

Released on 13 March 2022, King Of Rotation (The Bootleg Chapter) is a seven-track Maskandi album from TorQue MuziQ. It is a compact project, but its tracklist points to a wide collaborative circle, with appearances from Omhle Diya, Obiie King, Da Ish, UJ just kidding, Uchi, Ntando Yamahlubi, Ratang Lioness, Soft Keys, sterio T, Golden_Rsa and PhilaSande.

The album opens with “Nomathemba”, featuring Omhle Diya, Obiie King and Da Ish, before moving into “Siyathandana”, a collaboration with UJ just kidding, Uchi, Ntando Yamahlubi and Da Ish. These opening tracks establish the project’s ensemble character: TorQue MuziQ remains the central name, but the music is framed through multiple voices and contributors rather than a solitary performance.

The middle of the album leans into further collaborative combinations. Ratang Lioness appears on both “Re ya Tshwanelana” and “Re yo Phanda”, with Soft Keys and sterio T respectively. Their repeated presence gives this section of the album a sense of connection, while the changing collaborators keep the tracks distinct.

One of the project’s more clearly defined moments is “Sofaya Song (Tribute to Sewele)”. Unlike the other tracks, its title identifies it as a tribute, giving the album a dedicated reflective point within its otherwise collaboration-heavy tracklist. The closing run continues with “Ngisa Nguye”, featuring sterio T and Golden_Rsa, and “Umthand' umuntu”, featuring Ntando Yamahlubi, PhilaSande.

At seven tracks, *King Of Rotation (The Bootleg Chapter)* is easy to approach as a focused album rather than an oversized catalogue statement. Its appeal lies in the variety of guest combinations, the presence of recurring collaborators, and the balance between songs built around several featured artists and a more specifically framed tribute track. For listeners exploring contemporary Maskandi releases from 2022, it offers a concise introduction to TorQue MuziQ’s collaborative approach.