South African recording artist Usimamane teamed up with American R&B singer Jacquees on My Baby, a new single released on Friday, 6 November 2026, with gamma. Blending Usimamane’s melodic delivery with Jacquees’ signature R&B vocals, My Baby explores affection, commitment and the desire to show up for someone you love, bringing together South African hip-hop influences and contemporary American R&B. Their official music video was filmed during Jacquees’ visit to South Africa, with scenes captured across Johannesburg, Soweto and Umlazi in Durban, Usimamane’s hometown. The locations were deliberately chosen to introduce Jacquees to the communities, culture and surroundings that shaped Usimamane’s journey. Official cover art for “My Baby” by Usimamane and Jacquees. Picture: Supplied Usimamane on his roots and global ambitions For Usimamane, the collaboration carries a significance that extends beyond the music. Reflecting on the journey that brought the two artists together and the decision to film in the places that shaped him. “For me, My Baby is bigger than just a song. It represents how far I have come and how far South African music can go. Growing up in Umlazi, I always dreamed of making music that would connect with people beyond where I come from. To now collaborate with an international R&B star like Jacquees, bring him to South Africa, and have him experience my hometown of Umlazi is something I will never forget. “I wanted him to see where my story started, experience our culture, meet our people and understand the environment that shaped me into the artist I am today. Shooting the music video in Soweto and Umlazi was intentional because I wanted the world to see a piece of my reality. “This collaboration is proof that you don’t have to leave your roots behind to reach the world. You can come from the township, dream big and create something that connects cultures across continents. With my second album, Tai Lung, coming out on 20 November 2026, I feel like I’m entering a new chapter of my life and career. And this is only the beginning,” said Usimamane. HAVE YOU SEEN THIS ONE?: Guess Who’s Back? South African Duo Twins Make a Triumphant Return with Reimagined “Amalangabi” Post navigation Guess Who’s Back? South African Duo Twins Make a Triumphant Return with Reimagined “Amalangabi”
