De’Moss and STOLENMUZIK Team Up With Leeroy Bass on New 3 Step Single “i-Type Yam”

South Africa’s dance music scene welcomes an exciting new collaboration as De’Moss and STOLENMUZIK join forces with Leeroy Bass on “i-Type Yam”, a fresh take on the infectious 3 Step sound. Built around the idea of finding someone who matches your energy and shares your love for life, the single brings together rhythm, personality and a relatable message about connection. The release marks an important milestone for STOLENMUZIK, making its debut in dance music, while Leeroy Bass steps into a new chapter with his first release as a featured performing artist. Adding to the occasion, “i-Type Yam” arrives on Leeroy Bass’s birthday, giving the release a personal significance beyond its musical appeal. Now available on all major streaming platforms, the single invites listeners to embrace good energy, celebrate meaningful connections and move to a groove designed for the dance floor.

At the heart of “i-Type Yam” is a simple but meaningful idea: finding a person who understands your personality, shares your outlook on life and brings out the best in you. The concept centres on compatibility, attraction and the excitement of meeting someone whose energy feels natural alongside your own. Rather than focusing only on romance, the theme also speaks to the wider appeal of finding people who share your interests and approach to life. That sense of connection gives the track an accessible message that listeners can relate to in different ways. Paired with a dance-ready rhythm, the song turns the search for the right person into a celebration of chemistry, confidence and enjoying the moment.

The decision to build the single around a reimagined 3 Step groove places rhythm at the centre of the collaboration. South African dance music continues to develop through artists who experiment with established sounds, introduce new influences and create fresh experiences for listeners. Three-step-inspired rhythms offer producers a distinctive foundation for building movement and atmosphere, giving a track its own character while keeping it connected to the dance floor. With “i-Type Yam”, De’Moss and STOLENMUZIK explore this approach through a collaboration that brings together different creative contributions. The result is positioned as a fresh interpretation of the groove, with its central theme of shared energy complementing the music’s dance-focused direction.

For De’Moss, the collaboration provides an opportunity to contribute to a release built around both musical identity and a relatable message. Working with other artists can introduce new perspectives into a track, from the way its rhythm develops to how its central idea reaches an audience. In a collaborative setting, each contribution helps shape the final listening experience and gives the song a character that may differ from a solo release. “i-Type Yam” brings together its performers around a concept that suits the social nature of dance music. Its focus on connection and positive energy also gives listeners a clear point of entry, whether they encounter the song through streaming platforms, playlists or the dance floor.

The release is particularly significant for STOLENMUZIK, as “i-Type Yam” marks the project’s debut in dance music. Entering a new genre can open opportunities to explore different production approaches, reach new audiences and develop a broader musical identity. Dance music also offers a space where rhythm, repetition and atmosphere can play a major role in how listeners connect with a song. For STOLENMUZIK, this debut represents a step into a musical space shaped by movement, shared experiences and a strong relationship between the music and its audience. The collaboration with De’Moss and Leeroy Bass makes the release a joint creative effort rather than an isolated introduction, placing STOLENMUZIK’s first dance music outing within a wider partnership.

Leeroy Bass also has reason to celebrate, as “i-Type Yam” marks his first release as a featured performing artist. This milestone introduces a new dimension to his musical journey and gives the single additional personal significance. A first release in a featured performance role can represent an important opportunity to establish an artistic presence and explore how a performer contributes to a collaborative recording. In this case, the occasion arrives alongside a song about finding people who match your energy and bring joy into your life. The connection between the track’s theme and the circumstances surrounding its release adds a memorable detail to the story. For Leeroy Bass, the single represents both a musical first and a birthday celebration.

Releasing “i-Type Yam” on Leeroy Bass’s birthday gives the launch a celebratory element that fits the track’s upbeat concept. Birthdays often provide a natural moment to reflect on personal milestones, new opportunities and the experiences that lie ahead. Pairing the occasion with a first featured release makes the date especially meaningful within the context of his musical journey. It also gives fans a clear reason to associate the song with a moment of celebration. While the track’s theme focuses on finding someone whose energy aligns with your own, its release story highlights the importance of celebrating individual achievements alongside creative partnerships.

The idea of finding your type is familiar to listeners across generations. People often look for partners, friends and companions who understand their humour, share their interests and make everyday experiences more enjoyable. Compatibility is not simply about having identical personalities, but about finding a balance that allows people to feel comfortable and appreciated. “i-Type Yam” draws on this familiar experience and gives it a musical setting shaped by rhythm and movement. By connecting the search for the right person with a lively 3 Step groove, the single offers a theme that can resonate beyond a specific relationship or situation. Its emphasis on matching energy also reflects the social side of music, where people come together through shared tastes and a common appreciation for the beat.

Dance music has long provided a setting for people to connect through sound, movement and collective enjoyment. A strong groove can bring listeners together even when they arrive with different backgrounds, experiences and musical preferences. Tracks that combine a clear rhythmic identity with an accessible theme can create opportunities for audiences to connect with the music in their own way. “i-Type Yam” draws on that relationship between sound and social experience, presenting a reimagined 3 Step groove alongside a message about chemistry and enjoying life. The collaboration also demonstrates how artists can approach a shared musical direction from different creative perspectives. For listeners who enjoy contemporary South African dance music, the single offers another release to explore within a scene that continues to make room for collaboration and experimentation.

The arrival of “i-Type Yam” on all major streaming platforms makes the single accessible to listeners who want to discover the collaboration and add it to their music rotation. Streaming services have become an important way for audiences to find new releases, revisit favourite tracks and explore artists working across different sounds. For a release marking both a dance music debut and a first featured performance, this accessibility gives the collaboration an opportunity to reach listeners beyond the artists’ existing audiences. The song’s theme also lends itself to social listening, whether played among friends, included in a party playlist or enjoyed during a night out. As listeners discover the track, its combination of a reimagined 3 Step groove and a message about shared energy provides a clear introduction to what makes the release distinctive.

With “i-Type Yam”, De’Moss, STOLENMUZIK and Leeroy Bass bring together a dance-focused sound, a relatable theme and two important career milestones. The single introduces STOLENMUZIK to dance music and gives Leeroy Bass his first release as a featured performing artist, all while marking his birthday with a musical celebration. Its central message about finding someone who matches your energy adds a personal dimension to the groove, making the track about more than simply moving to the beat. The collaboration also reflects the value of artists working together to explore new creative possibilities and share their music with wider audiences. Now available on all major streaming platforms, “i-Type Yam” invites listeners to celebrate connection, embrace positive energy and enjoy a fresh take on the 3 Step sound.

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