There are several artists named Black Coffee:

1) - Durban-born (So… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists named Black Coffee:

1) - Durban-born (South Africa) Nkosinathi Maphumulo has been on the music scene for over a decade but only got his break a few years ago. Nkosinathi, otherwise known as Black Coffee, is popular for his smash hit remixes, most of which have dominated the airwaves in the past couple of years.

This maestro DJ and producer forged his musical background with his school choir and by studying the keyboard. He studied music in Durban because he felt that as a producer, he had to deepen his overall musical knowledge, develop his listening skills and advance his knowledge of music theory.
2003 saw Black Coffee starting to put his first project together. He revealed that his first album was created using very basic music-making software. “I don't know how to explain the production stages of my album because all I did was put down the basic ideas that I had. I didn't use any MIDI controllers or anything along those sophisticated lines. All I did was program the beats.”

After the successful 12” release of Black Coffee’s underground hit ‘Kwanele’, Kronologik brings you the self-titled debut album from South Africa’s prolific awarding winning DJ/producer.

Nathi ‘Black Coffee’ Maphumulo began his DJ career back in 1994 while still in High School. While studying Music in Natal Technikon, he formed ‘Shana’ – a band that has gone on to record and release four albums. In 2001 he was offered an opportunity to freelance for various clubs and promoters until securing a residency at Voodoo Lounge nightclub - the most happening club of it’s time. In 2003 he was chosen as one of two South African participants in the Red Bull Music Academy which jumpstarted him into the South African DJ scene. So much so that he was given the prime weekend dance slot on Umhlobo Wenene (Saturday’s 8-10) – a show featuring the most international DJ’s on South African radio. In 2006 Black Coffee triumphed in the category of Best Dance Album at the prestigious South African Music Awards and in 2007 he was picked to play at the Red Bull Music Academy lounge at the Sonar festival in Barcelona. Black Coffee has played alongside the cream of local and international DJ’s including Little Louie Vega, Alix Alvarez, Franck Roger, Charles Webster, DJ Spinna and Osunlade.

Now ‘Black Coffee’ - the SAMA award winning album gets an international release through Kronologik Music. Twelve tracks of deep, soulful, afro house music featuring artists such as Mabe Thobejane, Busi Mhlongo, Shana and Mafikizolo.

The album also includes Black Coffee’s remixes of classic tracks like Hugh Masekela's 1972 masterpiece, 'Stimela', Thandiswa's 'Kwanele' and ‘S Khuzile’ by Brothers Of Peace - all in his inimitable Kwaito style. If you are wondering what Kwaito is - its South Africa’s home-grown music that is based on US house music infused with South African melodies and rhythms.

Other well known Black Coffee tracks that have already done the rounds on the underground house circuit are featured on the album. Tracks like ‘Happiness’, the big hit from the DJs At Work compilation album, ‘Love Life Generation – House Generation’ and the deeper than deep soulful classic ‘Music’ which was included on Keith Thompson’s ‘Worlds Collide Volume 1’.

One listen to this album and you’ll see why it scooped the Best Dance Album award at the South African Music Awards.

2) - Чёрный кофе (Cherniy Kofe/Black Coffee) a Russian heavy metal band, singing both in Russian and in English.

3) - A Swedish band (http://www.blackcoffee.se/)

4) - Black Coffee is a famous jazz group from Split , Croatia active since 1993.
In 1996. they released their first album titled simply "BLACK COFFEE". Album features such stars of Croatian music as Oliver Dragojevic and Gibonni, as well as guest appearance by famous Croatian actor Bozidar Alic. The composition "Night & Day" featuring Oliver, wins Croatian discography award "Porin" in the category of Best Jazz Performance.
Ever since has the group performed at numerous jazz and ethno festivals (Lagano, lagano; Hrvatski Jazz Sabor; Springtime Jazz Fever; Liburnia Jazz Festival; Alpe-Adria Jazz Festival; Baloon 2; Porin itd.), releasing 5 albums until this day. The most successful performances include concert at first SPLIT JAZZ FESTIVAL, which has also seen performances by names of world jazz scene such as McCoy Tyner, Michael Brecker and Trilok Gurtu, JAZZ FOR PEACE festival in Pescara alongside James Williams, Larry Willis and Bobby Watson, and numerous guest performances in neighbor countries.
http://www.blackcoffeejazz.com/index.php

5) - Black Coffee is a jazz quintet formed in Sheffield.
http://www.blackcoffeemusic.co.uk/

6) - Black Coffee is a Houstone Hardcore band. With one release (Self Titled) and one in the making. Check it out!
http://blackcoffeetx.bandcamp.com/

7) - Black Coffee is the original name of the Columbus, Ohio, USA based rockers South of Eden.

I Have Faith
Black Coffee Lyrics

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If it wasn't for love
I'd be dead
Cause I was born of sorrow and despair
If it wasn't for my people
I'll be done
Cause I was born of pain but I survived
I wanna fly towards my dream yeah
Cause the one within me

Is shallow than the one within the world
I wanna glide in the wings of change oh yeah
Cause I'm surviving on the spirits of the people
That survived before me

Do you have faith
That the world can never ever bring you down oh
Do you have faith
That one within you'll make you laugh in your lifetime
Do you believe
That the words from people can never define you mmm
And that the one who made you will make your life flourish

Do you have faith
I have faith
In your dreams yeah
I have faith

If it was for my past I'll be gone
Cause I was born of sorrow and pain
If it was for my history I'd be dead
Cause my name my name
Has no value has no value in the world
I wanna fly to the ends of the world
Just to redefine myself
So I can be myself again
I will fly yeah
Like and eagle I against the sno
Cause I'm surviving on the spirits of the people
That survived before me

Do you have faith
That the world can never ever bring you down
Do you have faith
That the one within you can make you shine
Do you believe that the words from people
Can never never never define you
And that the one who made you can make your life flourish
Do you have faith in your dreams
I have faith
May be small as a mustard seed yeah
I have faith
I'm talking about faith that can move mountains
I have faith (Yeah)
The one that cannot be bought
I have faith

Do you believe you believe
Do you believe oh
Do you believe oh
Do you do you do you do you believe oh
I have faith
Say that I believe I believe and I believe
Oh I have faith in everything that's good I have faith
I'm stronger than before I have faith
I believe say that I believe I believe I believe and I believe
I believe I can do it
I believe I can achieve it
Everyday
Any day
Cause I believe
Voice sampling
I believe
Voice sampling
I believe
Voice sampling
I believe
Voice sampling
I believe

Voice sampling
I believe

Overall Meaning

In this song, Black Coffee expresses his belief in the power of love, his trust in his own abilities, and the strength he derives from the support of his community. He recognizes that he was born into challenging circumstances, filled with sorrow, pain, and despair. But he also acknowledges that his survival is a testament to the resilience and perseverance of those who came before him. He wants to pursue his dreams, knowing that the power within him is stronger than any outside force that might try to bring him down.

The chorus asks the listener whether they have faith in themselves, in their ability to withstand the challenges of the world and to overcome the negative voices around them. Black Coffee urges them to believe that they are not defined by others' opinions or their past, but rather by their inner strength and potential for growth. His use of voice sampling emphasizes his point that belief and faith are powerful forces that can help us achieve our goals.

Overall, "I Have Faith" is a powerful testament to the human spirit, a call to believe in ourselves and to trust in the supportive network of those around us.

Line by Line Meaning

If it wasn't for love I'd be dead Cause I was born of sorrow and despair
Love is what kept the artist alive because they were born from a painful and hopeless situation

If it wasn't for my people I'll be done Cause I was born of pain but I survived
The artist survived due to the support and strength of their community, even though they were born from a difficult situation

I wanna fly towards my dream yeah Cause the one within me Is shallow than the one within the world
The artist wants to pursue their dream because they believe their vision of the world is more meaningful than the current reality

I wanna glide in the wings of change oh yeah Cause I'm surviving on the spirits of the people That survived before me
The artist wants to embrace change and progress because they are inspired by the resilience of those who came before them

Do you have faith That the world can never ever bring you down oh Do you have faith That one within you'll make you laugh in your lifetime Do you believe That the words from people can never define you mmm And that the one who made you will make your life flourish
The artist is asking the listener if they have faith in themselves and their ability to succeed, despite the negativity they may encounter and the opinions of others

If it was for my past I'll be gone Cause I was born of sorrow and pain If it was for my history I'd be dead Cause my name my name Has no value has no value in the world
The artist feels that their past and history have held them back, but recognizes that they are not defined by their circumstances

I wanna fly to the ends of the world Just to redefine myself So I can be myself again I will fly yeah Like and eagle I against the sno Cause I'm surviving on the spirits of the people That survived before me
The artist wants to break free of their limitations and rediscover who they truly are, inspired by those who have overcome their own struggles

Do you have faith in your dreams I have faith May be small as a mustard seed yeah I have faith I'm talking about faith that can move mountains I have faith (Yeah) The one that cannot be bought I have faith
The artist believes in the power of faith to achieve great things, even if that faith is small or seemingly insignificant

Do you believe you believe Do you believe oh Do you believe oh Do you do you do you do you believe oh I have faith
The artist is urging the listener to believe in themselves and have faith in their abilities

Say that I believe I believe and I believe Oh I have faith in everything that's good I have faith I'm stronger than before I have faith I believe say that I believe I believe I believe and I believe I believe I can do it I believe I can achieve it Everyday Any day Cause I believe Voice sampling I believe Voice sampling I believe Voice sampling I believe Voice sampling I believe Voice sampling I believe
The artist reaffirms their own belief in themselves and their ability to succeed, and encourages the listener to do the same

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Comments from YouTube:

@l3ftpocket

2y↑8

Black Coffee is the slayer of beats 🔥🕺🏽🎵

@blessingthwala9156

26w

It’s 12:50 on Wednesday the 29th of November 2023. I’m on a highway playing this track which carried me when I was still dreaming and praying that one day my dreams come to fruition. The FAITH I had carried me to the reality of my dreams. It moved mountains indeed! Thanks for such great music!

@andilemkhize5952

5y↑11

I see black coffee, I click.. no hesitations

@ladeeshahill7985

Facts!!!

@sindisamabasa4311

3y↑1

Still have faith. In 2021 it’s Sharpville Massacre today “Human Rights Day. Thanks for those who fought for us to have a better life in South Africa, but we are fighting free education now. ✊🏾