Harmonize explains why he will scale down music releases in 2026
By Steve Ireri, December 14, 2025Tanzanian music star Harmonize has explained why fans should not expect frequent song releases from him beginning in 2026, saying his new musical strategy prioritises quality and high standards over quantity.
In a statement shared on his Instagram on Sunday, December 14, 2025, the ‘Kidedea’ hitmaker said he is moving away from releasing numerous hit songs and instead focusing on producing music that meets his personal benchmarks for quality.
He explained that he can no longer continue making the same type of music repeatedly and believes the next phase of his career requires a higher level of creativity and artistic growth.
“Do not expect many hit songs from me starting in 2026. I am more focused on quality and standards. I cannot keep doing the same thing every day,” he wrote.
Harmonize suggested that he is on the verge of crossing into a new artistic space, describing it as a line he is close to reaching.
While he acknowledged that a younger artiste, possibly from Gen Z, could reach that point first, he maintained that many musicians who rely heavily on singing in their mother tongue still have a long way to go before achieving the level of musical evolution he envisions.
“There is a line I am about to cross, and I am almost there. Maybe someone from Gen Z might cross it first, but for this generation that is still singing only in their mother tongue, there is still a long way to go,” he wrote.
Despite plans to slow down releases in the future, Harmonize announced that he will release six new songs on December 25, 2025, as a gift to fans.
He said the release is also meant as an apology for the delay of his third studio album, Paula, which has taken longer than expected to reach the market.
“I will be dropping six songs on December 25 as a gift, and also as an apology for the delay of my third album, Paula. We can release projects together, just make sure they are at this level of singing, and that there are at least two English songs. Some of the songs I am referring to include Bedroom, Outside, Falling in Love, Zanzibar, Me Too, Lala, Side Niger, Influencer, Miss Bantu, and Single Again, just to name a few,” he added.
The singer then called on fans to respect his name and legacy, saying that he does not wish to be ranked below any other artiste, particularly within the Swahili music genre.
“Put some respect on my name. Do not place me under anyone, not even by mistake, especially in Swahili music,” he said.
