Jurie Els has written hundreds of songs for more than 50 noteworthy South African artists, including Carike Keuzenkamp, Bobby Angel, Sonja Herholdt, Rina Hugo, Patricia Lewis and Gé Korsten. With his debut album, Vat-Vat, he anchored his position as one of the country's most influential singers as well. With lighthearted pop hits like “Hoe Sê Mens Dankie?” and “Santa Fe”, his warmth and directness take centre stage.