Afro House

Greek artist Da Mike, a pioneering force in Afro house, is known for crafting magical sounds that frequently climb the digital charts. For his recent release, he joined forces with South African talent Deep Aztec, a key figure in shaping his local scene and now a globally touring artist. Their superb collaboration, ‘Caught In Silence,’... Read more »

Ollie Mundy’s revered OVAVA Music imprint continues to deliver a relentless stream of standout releases, fueling DJ sets and dancefloors worldwide. Timed to coincide with Burning Man, ‘Sunset’ by Belgian producer Ari is rapidly gaining traction with tastemakers and looks set to climb the melodic charts. A melodic techno journey suspended between light and shadow,... Read more »

Global DJ and hitmaker Eran Hersh, known for chart-toppers like ‘Sorry’ with Madonna & Blond:ish and the club anthem ‘Ale Ale,’ launches his own music label: One Day Forever. Based in Miami, the label will focus on afro house, indie dance, afro latin, and house music—driven by Hersh’s vision to “open the door to those who... Read more »

London’s Farah Nanji, AKA N1NJA is something special. She builds her hypnotic soundscapes using samples of ethnic instruments collected from across the globe, weaving them into a bespoke tapestry guaranteed to garner your intrigue. Her next single, ‘The Vibe,’ lands on none other than mobilee. DJ MAG call N1NJA a “mega-talented, fast-rising star.” With impressive supporters... Read more »

This Friday marks the release of ‘All Over’ on Re.You’s renowned label LSF21+, the result of a collaboration between Prïa, NAB, and Zac Martel. The track stands out for its clear structure, driving groove, and polished production, perfectly aligning with the label’s commitment to delivering forward-thinking and reliable club music. ‘All Over’ has already garnered... Read more »

A rising force in the Afro House scene, DJ Hydra’s ‘Moyo Wa Upendo’ marks OVAVA Music’s 8th release. Having gained serious momentum in the run-up to his debut single release ‘Bamidele,’ this two-track EP further establishes DJ Hydra’s position as one of the genre’s most exciting new talents.  The emotionally charged track ‘Moyo Wa Upendo’... Read more »

Paul Christian has been collecting and playing records for many years, but it was in 2023 that he took off with a residency and his own events at Hotel Shanghai in Essen. A music-first policy and stripped-back set up soon spread by word of mouth, and Christian got bookings around the wider region. His vinyl-only... Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »