Afro House

Premiere: House Music With Love enlists El Mundo for sultry rework of Florian Rietze and Lassjo’s (aka Calaido) ‘Ainda Ha Tempo’
Calaido is the newest collaboration project between Berlin’s own Florian Rietze and Lassjo. Already turning heads with three features on Electronic Rising, the duo make a soulful splash with their latest cut, ‘Ainda Ha Tempo.’ Rooted in spontaneity and lifted by feeling, the track weaves Brazilian vocals from Cesco.blz, live keys by Florian, and lush synth... Read more »

Little Talk with CASH ONLY
Famous When Dead Records label head CASH ONLY teamed up with rising West London rapper and vocalist VSTRV (Pronounced ASTRA) for ‘No Way,’ which its way into tastemaker long before its mid-May release. This signature track showcases the bold artistry propelling the label toward becoming one of this year’s top independent forces. The song dives... Read more »

Premiere: UVITA and OSFUR debut on Bedouin’s Human By Default under collective alias, The Scripture
The Scripture is the musical brainchild of UVITA and OSFUR, two established producers in their own right with releases on top labels such as Nervous, Madorasindahouse, Get Physical, and Magnifik between them. Following their recent smash hit ‘Permission To Move’ on the latter, which saw support from big names like Röyksopp and Mind Against, the... Read more »

Premiere: Jaden Thompson joins MAW Records with potent tribal energy on rework of Mafikizolo’s ‘Loot’
Mafikizolo was a South African trio, later a duo, that were regulars on MAW Records in the early 2000s. They also released some genre-defining albums on Columbia and Universal, but ‘Loot’ remains their high watermark. Says Louie Vega about the record: “We’re really excited about this release. This tune we picked up on our early... Read more »

Premiere: Fideles & Moeaike set the summer tone with ‘Sumala’ on Madorasindahouse Records
Madorasindahouse Records kicks off the summer season with an unexpected yet electrifying collaboration between Italian duo Fideles and rising Afro-house talent Moeaike. Their new track, ‘Sumala,’ serves as the first glimpse of a multi-track collaboration that’s poised to shape the label’s warm-weather sound. ‘Sumala’ bridges two distinct musical worlds. Fideles, known for their hypnotic grooves... Read more »

Premiere: Sascha Braemer brings hypnotic Afro House energy to Fairplay’s ‘Mafi’ on Ontourage Music
Following a string of standout releases, Jordanian duo Fairplay return to Ontourage Music with ‘Mafi,’ an emotionally rich piece featuring the haunting vocals of Lina Guessoussi. Driven by organic percussion and infused with Middle Eastern textures, the track stands as a poignant fusion of cultural depth and club-ready rhythms. The EP includes two compelling remixes,... Read more »

Premiere: Nico Morano delivers deep, laidback remix of Fairplay’s ‘Mafi’ on Ontourage Music
Jordanian duo Fairplay return with a stirring new release on Ontourage Music, titled “Mafi” — a powerful, emotionally charged track featuring the soulful vocals of Lina Guessoussi. Rich in texture and grounded in organic instrumentation, the original blends earthy percussion with ethnic influences, showcasing the duo’s talent for weaving deep emotion into Afro-influenced house music.... Read more »

Select Cuts 337 mixed by Phonique
Although Phonique was the founder of Zatar Music in 2022, there are many more people behind the label. On the administrative side, Phonique teamed up with long-time partners SEN Music, a company which is dedicated to electronic music for more than 28 years being behind labels like Poker Flat, Dessous, Trentemøller’s In My Room or... Read more »

Premiere: Monkey Safari grace Good Vibes From Paradise with entrancing, Middle Eastern influence on ‘Tariq’
Renowned electronic music duo Monkey Safari return with a striking new release, ‘Tariq,’ out on their label Good Vibes From Paradise. Known for their masterful ability to blend organic textures with dancefloor energy, the duo ventures into bold new territory with ‘Tariq’—a groovy, rhythm-driven track infused with powerful Middle Eastern-inspired vocals. ‘Tariq’ is an electrifying... Read more »

Premiere: Robin M returns to Ulu Records with soaring new single, ‘Power In Your Soul’
DJ, producer, and Ulu Records label head Robin M presents the electrifying single ‘Power In Your Soul,’ a genre-blurring club weapon primed to ignite floors worldwide. Renowned for his kinetic soundscapes, Robin M delivers a big-energy anthem with ‘Power In Your Soul.’ The track’s hypnotic call-and-response dynamic, crafted through soaring synths and precision percussion, creates... Read more »