Afro House

Known for his mesmerizing remixes, Swiss-Nigerian artists Laolu is now stepping into the spotlight with original music and exciting collaborations – “After years spent mainly remixing other artist’s songs for various labels, my desire now is to release original music and collaborate with others,” says Laolu. “I’m launching my label Siembra to be able to... Read more »

Today, South Sudanese artist, author, and former child soldier Emmanuel Jal teams up with South African producer Bun Xapa (named one of DJ Mag’s artists to watch in 2025) to release a new collaborative single, ‘Chaak.’ The new track is out now via Diplo’s label Higher Ground. The message behind Emmanuel’s hit from last year,... Read more »

Berlin’s youANDme teams up once again with Namibian vocalist and poet Black Soda for ‘Believe’ – a stunning, dub-infused deep house tune that immediately captivates. The original features a crisp groove work, underpinned by a pulsating bass and overlaid with warm synth textures and melodies that blend perfectly with Black Soda’s otherworldly vocal performance –... Read more »

German-born rising star Mario Navajo has a knack for crafting wonderful melodic sounds that fuse the best of house and tech into a fresh new sound. His distinctive signature sound is often laced with his own heartfelt vocal performances, as proven by the solo single ‘Me & You’ on this label and further collaborations with... Read more »

Two heavyweights of the dance music scene, CamelPhat and Audio Bullys, came together on ‘Bugged Out,’ originally released on VIVa Music in 2018.  Now to kick off 2025, eViVE revisits the hit, asking some of the leading figures of the afro & deep house world to give their fresh takes on the track. Enter huge... Read more »

Following a stunning year, DJ and producer Robin M rounds it out with ‘Somandla,’ a heartfelt three-track EP dropping via his own label, ULU Records. The EP features collaborations with superb vocalists; South African singer Bongi Silinda and Kenyan artist Nyabuto, this EP highlights Robin’s talent for blending Afro and Deep house sounds with emotional... Read more »

Jimpster joins forces with local Essex-based producer and DJ Bishy on a new Afro-influenced deep house track entitled ‘Come Down.’ It’s a mesmerizing and hypnotic track that seamlessly blends lush piano chords with dynamic tribal rhythms, creating an immersive soundscape that invites the dance floor to connect with the roots of the genre. From the... Read more »

MAMöro is a Lisbon based artist who has a distinct sound, mixing between the different elements of afro and tech driven bass. We caught up with him recently to find out more about his signature sound, how his 2024 has been, and what plans he has for 2025. WWD: Hey MAMöro! What have been the... Read more »

Following the launch of his new label, Early Morning, in September 2024, Guy J sets the stage for its sophomore release—an immersive two-track concept by acclaimed producer Roy Rosenfeld. Roy, an artist whose productions often transcend genre boundaries, offers nearly 17 minutes of captivating, imaginative work. The opening track, ‘Forgotten,’ evolves with a measured intensity,... Read more »

With a salvo of smash releases, Samantha Loveridge has taken the music industry by storm. Her cover of REM’s legendary ‘Losing My Religion’ with Treetalk came out on Get Physical into a blaze of radio airtime and support. Championed by the likes of Black Coffee, Jimi Jules, Keinemusik and Rüfüs Du Sol, Samantha’s talent and... Read more »