In the late 1990s Laka's solo career was given a substantial boost with the release of the album"Destiny", a fusion of hip-hop, traditional African rhythms, classical music and pop that saw Laka playing drums, bass, guitar, piano and soprano Sax.
In 2013 Laka received a Grammy nomination for "best world music CD" for Hugh Masekela's 'Jabulani' album along with an FNB South African Music Award nomination as Best Producer.