Afro House
Little Talk with ADJUMA & Shredder SA
Adjuma & Shredder SA are two artists who combine beautifully on their new Afro House release ‘We Belong’ on Mozambique-based label My Other Side Of The Moon. We caught up with them recently to see how they came together, and how their journey into dance music came about… WWD: Hey! What’s your year been... Read more »
Premiere: Monkey Safari unveil their new EP ‘Kami’ on Get Physical
‘Kami’ is another superb EP to be taken from Monkey Safari’s forthcoming Body Language 24 mix. This year has been all about Monkey Safari and the fantastic selection of singles from their forthcoming mix. Each one, whether an original or a remix, has been a crucial house cut. They have ranged from late night and... Read more »
Premiere: Henrik Schwarz returns on Black Coffee’s label to remix Ladysmith Black Mambazo
German visionary Henrik Schwarz remixes the Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s track ‘Ayikh’ Indaw’ Enjengekhaya’ on Gallo Record Company. The brand-new rework sees Schwarz reimagine the Ladysmith Black Mambazo sonic story, placing the sound in an electronic music context while remaining true and respectful to its original writer – legendary Mambazo founder Joseph Shabalala. It’s the latest... Read more »
Premiere: Hyenah on remix duty for ADJUMA & Shredder SA
My Other Side Of The Moon label drops the new ‘We Belong EP’. The release features some of the most talented artists in the afro house scene: Shredder SA, ADJUMA, Lyrical Ivy, and Hyenah. ‘We Belong’ is a forceful afro track, already supported by Adam Port, with a sustained melody and a powerful rhythm. The... Read more »
Interview: Darksidevinyl & Ucha deliver another summer classic in ‘Samba Do Brazil’
Following last year’s summer classic – the jazz-funk-infused Zaiana – Darksidevinyl & Ucha reunite for a new offering brimming with festival flair. The two have established a sterling reputation for powerful global grooves, releasing chart-topping numbers on the likes of Connected Frontline, Deepalma, and Monaberry. Marking their return to TOR, Darksidevinyl & Ucha harness Brazileiro... Read more »
Premiere: Tom Zeta makes his debut on Mobilee with his ‘Wings’ EP
The bouncing groove and undulating stuccato melody of ‘Wings’ demonstrates Tom Zeta’s underground worldly sound as he lands on mobilee with a double original EP that will delight mobilee fans, as it builds into an anthemic vocal number with haunting undertones. Completing his Mobilee debut, ‘Walk In The Park’ gives focus to a tale told... Read more »
Premiere: Boddhi Satva, LOV and Sifa join forces to unveil their new track ‘Fading To Silence’
Boddhi Satva and Sifa land on Capsule Music with a stunning new single complete with standout vocals from Italian artist LOV. Heralded as the father of Ancestral Soul and hailing from the Central African Republic, Boddhi Satva is a DJ and producer that takes people on a spiritual journey with his music. It has come... Read more »
Premiere: Brooklyn’s Joeski brings his unique house attitude to a big new single on Moon Harbour
Maya Records boss Joeski has been a forepart of the global underground since the 80s. He has a wealth of knowledge and a unique take on the genre which has kept him right at the forefront. He last appeared on Moon Harbour back in 2020 with ‘Hook Me Up,’ a red-hot collaboration with Spain’s Miguel... Read more »
Little Talk with Thandi Draai
South Africa’s Thandi Draai is a rising star of the country’s expanding electronic music scene and has been picking up plaudits from fellow DJs, producers, and the media for some time. Now she arrives with her first full-length offering in the form of ‘Africa Gets Physical’ Vol.4, an album packed with music hand-picked from across... Read more »
Premiere: Valeron drops a new EP on Scorpios Music
An innate tendency to inspire chemistry between virtuosos of ancient Greek folk instruments and a keen ear for making music with both the reveler and thinker in mind has ensured Valeron a beacon-like status on the Mykonos electronic music scene both as a DJ and producer. Valeron explores a new musical lexicon with ‘Aminta’, out... Read more »