Profile description of Avela the 1st.:

Avela Socikwa also known as 'Avela the 1st' is an International music producer, musician, and recording engineer with a natural ear for music. He brides himself in Authenticity, keeping it real, staying true to your sound and connecting with your Art and expressing your true emo-tions through music.

He practically grew up in a religious home as a first-born son of a strong black women and a single parent. However, he grew strong and street smart because of the streets of Soweto that practically moulded him to the man he is today.

Avela's love for music began when he was just a child: from recording on Cassettes and spending nights near the Radio trying to catch that late Night House mix on Radio.

In 2023, Avela the 1st started to share his music with the world and released his music on Bandcamp. He's sound has been growing and getting better on every release. He has worked with International Artists, the likes of Kini Sullivan West (Washington DC) and Bugs Nasty. He has also collaborated with various local Artists.

Shongolo or Millipedes is a worm connected to his cultural roots and clan, he is the first-born child of the late Musawenkosi Bhengu. The 'Shongololo EP' is more like an official introduc-tion to who he really is and revealing his beliefs and roots.

Avela the 1st is a deep-thinking producer who is aligned strategically with nature and vibrations. If you understand his music then you are definitely one of the few and you will get healed mentally, spiritually and physically.

Message to listeners:

Music is a feeling, connect and put what you are feeling on the sound wave.

A deep message is hidden in there, good luck. This is medicine...

Play full track on the below mentioned links to understand the message and you shall be healed mentally and spiritually.



    Deep House
    • 120 bpm
    • Key: Bm