Secrets of the WRLD: JAZZWRLD Opens the Doors to the 3-Step Movement
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- July 28, 2026
Following the massive success of his collaborative hit project The Most Wanted alongside Thukuthela, Lesotho-born producer JAZZWRLD has officially returned with his most personal project to date. Scheduled for release on July 30, the new JAZZWRLD Secrets of the WRLD album serves as more than just a standard dance compilation. Instead, it is an open invitation for listeners to step behind the music and dive deep into the creative world of one of Southern Africa’s most influential musical movements.
The “Quiet Storm” Behind the Global 3-Step Sound
While many producers actively chase the spotlight and the digital noise, JAZZWRLD—affectionately known as one of the “Quiet Storms” of South African music—has built his entire legacy by letting the music speak for itself. He has quietly become one of the defining architects shaping the rapidly evolving 3-Step movement from behind the scenes.
The release of this new project arrives at an absolute peak moment in his career. Here are some of the major milestones that set the stage for this new drop:
- His previous collaboration, The Most Wanted, is currently approaching an incredible one billion streams.
- His personal catalogue alone has already amassed more than 220 million streams.
- He won the prestigious Best Produced Album at the Metro FM Music Awards for his work on The Most Wanted.
- His career total has surpassed a massive one billion streams globally.
A Powerful Celebration of Female Voices
At the very core of the JAZZWRLD Secrets of the WRLD album is the power of collaboration. Instead of just loading up the tracklist with standard industry features, the project places a heavy and deliberate emphasis on some of South Africa’s most celebrated female voices. The album highlights vocalists who continue to actively shape the evolution of local dance music, including:
- Shekhinah
- Nokwazi
- Nkosazana Daughter
- Zee_nhle
- Thatohatsi
- Ciniso
Each artist brings a distinct perspective to the project, proving that this album is deeply rooted in elevating the voices that push the culture forward. Speaking on the intention behind the record, JAZZWRLD explained:
“‘Secrets of the WRLD’ is about opening the doors that people have never been invited through… Every song on this album has its own sound because I wanted to give people a different experience with every listen. The women on this project each brought something special that became part of the world we created together.”
Taking the 3-Step Movement to the World
The influence of JAZZWRLD’s production extends far beyond local borders. He has successfully proven that 3-Step music can dominate global charts and international clubs while remaining unmistakably South African at its absolute core.
This global appeal has translated into massive touring success. He recently headlined a sold-out show in London in May 2026, and his live performances have included sold-out dates across New York, Dallas, Minnesota, Miami, Los Angeles, and Toronto. He even secured a massive headline appearance at Afro Nation Portugal in 2026.
With the drop of this new album, fans are finally getting a look behind the curtain to understand the process and the collaborators that have helped him define a generation of sound
Are you adding the project to your playlists today? Let us know which vocal feature you are most excited to hear in the comments below! Make sure you head over to stream the album on Apple Music and stay locked to The Yanos Plug for all the latest updates on the 3-Step movement.
