Thiwe's "Don’t Walk Away" is a cornerstone of soulful South African house music, marking her rise as a leading voice under Black Coffee's Soulistic Music label in 2012. Release Date: The single was released in January 2012 .

While primarily house, Thiwe identifies as a soul singer first, describing her sound as "dance music with a lot of soul". Inspiration and Meaning

The song was inspired by her close friend and, more broadly, by women who are afraid to love because of past heartbreak.