Marcus Harvey Builds Anticipation For New Single Release “Waters.” South African R&B and neo-soul artist Marcus Harvey is ready to usher in a new chapter with the release of his upcoming single, Waters, arriving on Friday, 7 August 2026.
The Alexandra-born singer announced the release through a stripped-back social media post featuring only the song title, release date, and production credits. Despite its simplicity, the reveal quickly generated excitement among fans eager for another dose of Marcus Harvey‘s soulful songwriting and genre-bending sound.
Waters reunites Harvey with longtime collaborator Fiji Mageba, who handled production, while @whoisklem took care of the mixing and mastering. The creative partnership has played a defining role in shaping Harvey’s signature sound, blending warm jazz textures, subtle boom bap influences, and emotionally rich arrangements that have become synonymous with his music.
The release follows the success of Harvey’s acclaimed 2024 album, Now You Know Me, as well as a steady stream of singles and collaborations that have continued to elevate his profile. Born Lawrence Ofentse Harvey Mashiloane, the singer has earned praise for seamlessly blending English and Sepedi while drawing inspiration from R&B, soul, hip hop, and Afro influences to tell deeply personal stories.
Songs such as Malume, Fountains, and Lerato, alongside collaborations with artists including A-Reece and Maglera Doe Boy, have helped establish Harvey as one of South Africa’s most distinctive alternative R&B voices under Stay Low Records.
Although Harvey has yet to reveal what Waters is about, the title hints at another introspective offering. Given his track record of exploring themes of love, identity, healing, and personal growth, listeners can expect a thoughtful and emotionally layered experience. Fiji Mageba’s return behind the boards also points to the lush, intimate production style that has become a hallmark of Harvey’s recent releases.
With Waters set to land on all major streaming platforms on 7 August, anticipation continues to build as fans prepare to hear the latest addition to Marcus Harvey’s ever-evolving catalogue.
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