Mluusician, Ricky Lenyora, and DJ Maphorisa craft a relentless Amapiano anthem with Vulela Maweekend and Mark Khoza. Lyricists Emmanuel Nakedi and Lebogang Matabane shape a hypnotic chant celebrating street hustlers. Deep basslines and call-and-response vocals drive this tribute to ‘maLacosta’ – those who wear status symbols while grinding for families.
Released: August 8, 2025
Malacosta (feat. Vulela Maweekend, Mark Khoza & Angekebabuye mc)
Mluusician | Ricky Lenyora & Dj Maphorisa
Malacosta (feat. Vulela Maweekend, Mark Khoza & Angekebabuye mc) Lyrics English Translation by Mluusician | Ricky Lenyora & Dj Maphorisa
Mark Khoza’s repetitive ‘Heh maLacosta’ hook forms the song’s heartbeat. Emmanuel Nakedi’s lines reference ‘abaphandela imindeni’ – hustlers working for loved ones. The English lyrics translation emphasizes street runners providing through fashion-driven identity.
Aye Mashaka AyeOh, Mashaka, oh.
Aye Mashaka AyeOh, Mashaka, oh.
Aye Mashaka AyeOh, Mashaka, oh.
Aye Mashaka AyeOh, Mashaka, oh.
Hi Lavo Lovha Abagijima EstradenThey’re the ‘hustlers’ who run the streets.
Hi Lavo Lovha Abaphandela ImindeniThey’re the ‘hustlers’ providing for families.
Hi Lavo Lovha Maan Hi Lavo LovhaThey’re the ‘hustlers’, man, they’re the ‘hustlers’.
Hi Lavo Lovha Maan Hi Lavo LovhaThey’re the ‘hustlers’, man, they’re the ‘hustlers’.
Aye Mashaka AyeOh, Mashaka, oh.
Aye Mashaka AyeOh, Mashaka, oh.
Aye Mashaka AyeOh, Mashaka, oh.
Aye Mashaka AyeOh, Mashaka, oh.
Hi Lavo Lovha Abaphandela ImindeniThey’re the ‘hustlers’ providing for families.
Hi Lavo Lovha Abagijima EstradenThey’re the ‘hustlers’ who run the streets.
Hi Lavo Lovha Hi Lavo Lovha (asambe Maan)They’re the ‘hustlers’, they’re the ‘hustlers’ (let’s go, man).
Hi Lavo Lovha Maan Hi Lavo LovhaThey’re the ‘hustlers’, man, they’re the ‘hustlers’.
Heh Ngithi Vase (ayi Wena Maan)Hey, I say get moving (hey, not you, man).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Ngithi Vase (ayi Wena Maan)Hey, I say get moving (hey, not you, man).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Ngithi Vase (kuhambani Wena Ay)Hey, I say get moving (what’s going on with you, hey?).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Ngithi Vase (ungang’faki Maan Wena)Hey, I say get moving (don’t involve me, man).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Ngithi VaseHey, I say get moving.
Heh Ngithi VaseHey, I say get moving.
Re Yaba Loma Ntate Re Yaba Loma NtateWe’re working hard, father, we’re working hard, father.
Ha Ratla Ho Bapala Re Tlile MosebetsengWe didn’t come to play, we came for work.
Ke Bosiu Ariye Danki Ntate Ke Bosiu NtateIt’s night, let’s go, thank you, father, it’s night, father.
Ke Bosiu Ha Ratla Kaodlala NtateIt’s night, and we didn’t come to play, father.
Bo Lova Ntate Ariye Ntate Mojas Mo JampenThe ‘hustlers’, father, let’s go, father, jackets in the party.
Ulala Ma Weekende Mo Ri Gese Mojampen AriyeYou sleep on weekends where the vibe is high, let’s go.
Bo Malacosta Ariye Ntate Ariye AriyeThe ‘Lacoste wearers’, let’s go, father, let’s go, let’s go.
Ariye Maan Danki Re Ya Baloma Loma Loma Loma (asambe Maan)Let’s go, man, thank you, we’re working hard, hard, hard, hard (let’s go, man).
Heh Ngithi Vase (ayi Wena Maan)Hey, I say get moving (hey, not you, man).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Ngithi Vase (ayi Wena Maan)Hey, I say get moving (hey, not you, man).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Ngithi Vase (ungang’faki Wena Maan)Hey, I say get moving (don’t involve me, man).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Ngithi Vase (ungang’faki Wena Maan)Hey, I say get moving (don’t involve me, man).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Malacosta Maan Heh Mala- (heh Mala-)Hey, ‘Lacoste wearers’, man, hey ‘Lacoste’- (hey ‘Lacoste’-).
Heh Ngithi VaseHey, I say get moving.
(heh Mala-)(hey ‘Lacoste’-)
(heh Mala-)(hey ‘Lacoste’-)
(heh Mala-)(hey ‘Lacoste’-)
(heh Mala-)(hey ‘Lacoste’-)
(heh Mala-)(hey ‘Lacoste’-)
(heh Mala-)(hey ‘Lacoste’-)
(heh Mala-)(hey ‘Lacoste’-)
(heh Mala-)(hey ‘Lacoste’-)
(heh Mala-)(hey ‘Lacoste’-)
(heh Mala-)(hey ‘Lacoste’-)
(heh Mala-)(hey ‘Lacoste’-)
(heh Mala-)(hey ‘Lacoste’-)
Emmanuel NakediEmmanuel Nakedi.
Lebogang MatabaneLebogang Matabane.
Mark KhozaMark Khoza.
Njabulo Prince MasekoNjabulo Prince Maseko.
Malacosta (feat. Vulela Maweekend, Mark Khoza & Angekebabuye mc) Music Video
Understanding Malacosta lyrics meaning reveals street culture pride through DJ Maphorisa’s production. The track’s power comes from honoring work ethic coded within celebratory chants. Amapiano fans gain insight via the English lyrics translation of this community anthem.