Johannesburg producer and DJ St Winston steps forward with the release of his long-awaited debut EP, Metanoia—a four-track journey that blends heart, rhythm, and introspection into a deeply soulful house experience.
Inspired by the Ancient Greek idea of “metanoia”—a shift in mindset or inner transformation—the EP explores themes of rebirth, growth, and creative renewal. With lush nu-jazz textures, warm deep-house grooves, and live soulful instrumentation, St Winston creates a soundscape that feels intimate yet universally relatable.
“Metanoia is about letting go, changing perspective, and rediscovering your inner peace through music. I wanted it to sound like healing in motion,”
— St Winston
Tracklist
If That’s Your Thang (feat. Desney Bailey & Happy Jazzman) – 04:55
Dream Again – 04:20
Thank You (feat. Basiame Basimane Okobadi) – 03:03
We Control Nothing But Influence Everything – 04:41
A Closer Look at the Music
“If That’s Your Thang” opens the EP with shimmering keys, jazz-infused house rhythms, and soulful vocals from acclaimed singer Desney Bailey (Jazzanova, Atjazz). With Happy Jazzman’s expressive piano lines weaving through the track, it celebrates embracing life’s emotional ebb and flow.
“Dream Again” brings an uplifting, afro-deep pulse—an invitation to reconnect with your purpose, and a reminder that healing can be joyful.
“Thank You”, featuring poet and broadcaster Basiame Basimane Okobadi, offers a spoken-word moment of gratitude and reflection, grounded in warm jazz tones.
Closing the project, “We Control Nothing But Influence Everything” delivers a hypnotic deep-house rhythm layered with St Winston’s own spoken-word thoughts on creativity, dignity, and the complexities of modern life—a thoughtful and resonant finale.
Collaborators Who Bring the Vision to Life
Desney Bailey – The celebrated American vocalist whose timeless, soulful tone has shaped Europe’s deep-house sound for over two decades. Her performance on the lead single adds both depth and radiance.
Happy Jazzman – Fresh off his chart-topping album Manelisi, the Soweto-born pianist and producer infuses the EP with a luminous South African touch through his signature keys.
Basiame Basimane Okobadi – Johannesburg-based radio/TV presenter and poet whose reflective spoken word on “Thank You” anchors the EP’s emotional core.
A Producer Stepping Into His Identity
For St Winston, Metanoia marks more than a musical debut—it signals a new chapter in his artistic evolution. Growing from DJ to fully formed producer, he merges influences from classical training, jazz, blues, folk, and electronic music into a sound that’s both grounding and elevating.
“I’ve been sitting with this project for a long time. Now feels like the right time to share it — not just because it’s festive season, but because people need music that gives them space to breathe, to dream again.”
Release Details
Release Date: 26 November 2025
Platforms: Bandcamp & YouTube
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