Afro House
Dylan-S & Simila weave spiritual magic on Afro House jam ‘Sa Lana’ via My Other Side of the Moon
‘Sa Lana’ is an enthralling new Afro House release from Dylan-S, one of Kenya’s top DJs and the owner of Ewaso Records. The track features the soulful vocals of Simila, infusing traditional Luo (Nilotic Language of East Africa) prayer with a contemporary dance beat. The title ‘Sa Lana’ is derived from the Luo language spoken... Read more »
Premiere: AZZUR presents trademark remix EP, with label boss Konvex (FR) getting bouncy reworks by Atsou & Dr Feel
Co-founder of AZZUR Konvex is back on the imprint! As is the custom, they’re delighted to present a remix EP of the tracks that have marked the label’s history in recent months! Atsou, head of the Madoraindahouse label, is in charge of remixing ‘Ma Douce,’ while Dr Feel, rising star of the Afro House scene,... Read more »
JAMIIE & Sam Shure remix ‘I Will Find You’ on Bora Uzer’s OJO label
Bora Uzer is a captivating artist that has seen a rapid rise in electronic music over the last eighteen months. His inimitable sound and unparalleled performances, in combination with his unique aura and inspiring personality, have taken the scene by storm and have seen him collaborate with globally renowned labels, events, festivals and brands. The... Read more »
Premiere: Dive into pulsating beats of AZZUR’s latest remix EP and ignite your soul with Bondi’s remix of ‘Simple Child’
Introducing the Remix EP: “Simple Child” by Meloko, LKF Project, and Rondo Mo. Dive into the pulsating beats and electrifying melodies of the latest remix EP from AZZUR Music, featuring the groundbreaking collaboration of Meloko, LKF Project, and the mesmerizing vocals of Rondo Mo. Following the success of their original track “Simple Child” released last... Read more »
Nico de Andrea and Rony Seikaly team up on Armada Music with hypnotic single ‘Lose Your Love’
Named one of DJ Mag’s artists to watch for February and recently featured on SiriusXM’s Chill channel, Nico de Andrea is a name you NEED to pay attention to. Nico de Andrea follows up the release of his debut artist album, ‘Love Therapy,’ with his newest single, a collaboration with house music DJ/Producer and former... Read more »
Defected Records launch Afrocentric label One People with debut release from Alex Wann
Marking label One People’s debut release, Parisian maestro Alex Wann presents the anthemic ‘Peperuke’, delivering a message of hope alongside talented singer-songwriter Nes Mburu. Having earned nods of acclaim from discerning tastemakers including superstar Kelis and the revered Keinemusik, Alex makes his debut on One People, the new label by powerhouse Defected Records. In a... Read more »
Premiere: AMÉMÉ join forces with NenaHalena to release ‘Own The Fire’ on his label One Tribe
AMÉMÉ makes a notable return to his own One Tribe label with a moving new single alongside NenaHalena. AMÉMÉ was last on the label in collaboration with Bontan, with another standout track following on from previous successes that have won support from tastemakers like Black Coffee, Diplo, and Jamie Jones. The West African native’s music... Read more »
Premiere: Nico Morano calls on Santiago Garcia for remix duties, adding new dimensions to future classic, ‘Juno Love’
Nico Morano’s recently released full album ‘Opposite Minds’ got remixed by eleven of his friends. One of them is the Santiago Garcia! He brought ‘Juno Love’ to another level by giving an extra dimension to this future classic. The original track ‘Juno Love’ was premiered on When We Dip and achieved great success with more... Read more »
DSF unveils ‘Not Like You’ on My Other Side Of The Moon: a captivating Afro and Organic House journey
Embrace the New Year with the enchanting rhythms of DSF as he unveils ‘Not Like You’ on the African label My Other Side Of The Moon. Hailing from Greece, DSF brings his versatile and talented touch to the Afro and Organic House realms, crafting a track that captivates from the first beat. In ‘Not Like... Read more »
Little Talk with Renato Ratier
Brazil’s D-Edge Club has long been a mecca for the world’s leading DJs and travelling partygoers, central to its success has been founder Renato Ratier. We caught up with the Club owner, DJ and producer to discuss his new moniker and brand new LP ’Ritual’. WWD: Hey Renato! Thanks for sitting down with When... Read more »