"Hometalk" is the title track of second multi-platinum studio album , released in 1990 by Gallo Record Company . The song became a defining anthem in South Africa during the transition to democracy, capturing a sense of nostalgia and hope for a liberated future. Production & Recognition
: The original music video featured choreography by Wendy Ramokgadi , who also worked with the band's famous dancers, the Mangoettes. Mango Groove - Hometalk
In June 2023, for Youth Day, a new Afro House remix of "Hometalk" was released by world-renowned producer . This version was created to introduce the song’s uplifting values of freedom and homecoming to a new generation of South Africans. Lead singer Claire Johnston expressed delight that the track continues to resonate in modern urban music culture. Visual Legacy "Hometalk" is the title track of second multi-platinum
: The track was produced and mixed by Alan Lazar, John Leyden, and Chris Birkett . It was recorded at AudioLab in Johannesburg and mixed at Eden Studios in London. In June 2023, for Youth Day, a new
: The song was written by John Leyden, Jack Lerole, Kevin Botha, and Sipho Bhengu , blending Afropop with traditional kwela and marabi rhythms. Modern Reimagining