Review: Masego Creates A Heavenly Soul Experience From A Jazz Standard

: by Peter Källman • Reviews • 31 July 2026

Masego has released a new track called "Heaven". The song features a simple but absolutely fantastic sample of "Cheek to Cheek", the iconic jazz standard written by Irving Berlin for the 1935 film Top Hat. I believe the sample comes from the classic Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong recording, and it is used beautifully throughout the track.

I have always loved the original song, but Masego brings everything together into something completely different. It feels like the goal of this track is to sound as close to heaven as possible. One of the comments I saw on YouTube said, "As a church girl this song hits different." I honestly have to agree. There is something incredibly uplifting about it. If that is your cup of tea, you are in for a treat. If not, it is still just a fantastic song.

To me, Masego is an artist who consistently creates beautiful music. His voice is angelic, and he has built such a unique musical identity around his saxophone playing. He is simply an incredibly musical person, and I cannot recommend his work enough.

"Heaven" feels like the perfect soundtrack for peaceful moments. If I picture myself driving into a sunset, this is exactly the kind of song I would want playing. The track feels bouncy, groovy, and relaxed all at the same time. It reminds me of the feeling I get from albums like Black Messiah by D'Angelo or, more recently, music from BLK ODYSSY. They are not exactly the same style of music, but they evoke a very similar feeling for me.

I also love the instrumentation on this track. One thing I am always a sucker for in soul music is the relationship between the kick, the snare, and those lush strings or choirs. I noticed two abrupt stops that really stood out to me. One comes during a gorgeous string section, and it lands at exactly the right moment. The other is the sudden ending of the track itself. I love discovering little creative choices like these because they show real intention. They are the kinds of details that tell me a song was made with care and love, and I think the final result speaks for itself. Go give it a spin!