“Winning” – More Than Just A Song.

It’s that time again… I’m back!

I’m pushing my second single this year, titled “Winning.” I feel good and genuinely optimistic about this one. Honestly, I haven’t felt like this in a minute! There’s something special about it—maybe it’s the journey, or maybe it’s the breakthrough I can feel in my bones.

To bring this one to life, I had to travel overseas 🇦🇺 and then return home 🇿🇦 to PTA. The experience was worth every moment. Everything just came together in a way that feels divinely orchestrated.

“Winning” ties back to my story—my real story. The one I started sharing with my previous single, “Money.” I’ve realized over time that it’s not just about the music; it’s about the message behind it. It’s about turning my background into something powerful. I used to believe that the scars of my past were obstacles, but now I understand they’re the very fuel I need to reach my success.

Because here’s the truth: poverty has a voice. And if you don’t pay attention, it can shape your entire life without you even realizing it.

I grew up in some pretty rough conditions—not the kind people glamorize in movies or music videos, but the kind that leaves real marks. On your mind. On your confidence. On how you see yourself and the world around you.

For the longest time, I was afraid to chase certain opportunities. Even when I started earning good money, my mindset was still trapped in survival mode. I would hesitate to buy things I could afford, convinced they were “too expensive.” That’s the poverty mindset—always whispering that you’re not enough, that you can’t have more.

Add social anxiety into the mix, and you’ve got a real uphill battle. I used to be afraid of entering certain spaces, scared to approach certain people. It took me years of deep work—emotionally and financially—to start unpacking all of that. Another unfair advantage others didn’t have to worry about.

But that’s what happens when you’re starting from scratch. Our parents didn’t leave us anything. No inheritance. No head start. If anything, we’re expected to come back and fix what’s broken at home. That pressure alone is heavy. And while some people don’t carry that load, it makes it easier for them to succeed.

So, I had to start with my mindset. I was still functioning in survival mode, weighed down by emotions, self-sabotage, and just not knowing what I was doing. Every step forward was a fight. And just when I thought I was finally getting it right, I realized the music industry had its own set of challenges.

That’s why it takes years.

But now, with “Winning,” I can finally see the end of the tunnel. I have confidence. I’m not intimidated anymore. My perspective on success has completely shifted (but hey, that’s a story for another day).

I’m no longer chasing fame. It’s not about the money, either. I make music with purpose now.

And even though the big issues aren’t completely gone, they’re fading—slowly but surely. Day by day, I feel like I’m moving faster, achieving more. All because I chose to focus, cut out the noise, and in that process, I found my voice.

That’s what this single means to me.

That’s what “Winning” is really about.

It’s about being grateful. Celebrating the little victories. Because for someone like me, those little wins mean everything.

And for real thought it doesn't matter who is at number one cause number ONE, I'm not competing, I’m fighting against poverty. TWO, I'm on a different vibe altogether. And Number THREE?... FOUR, FIVE ... 😜 🤣 (Yeah, sometimes some jokes take a minute to sink in 😅).

Anyway, make sure you follow me @MgiveZA on social media to get more content and updates about the track. Peace out!