Afro House
Premiere: IZIKI invites Kellerkind to rework Djuma Soundsystem & Yann Coppier’s Afro-Chicago House fusion on ‘Esigia’
‘Esigia’ has been years in the making and the outcome definitely justifies the wait. Back in the start of 2016, the trio (Djuma Soundsystem, Yann Coppier, & King Ayisoba) made quite a ruckus, bringing a new sound out of Africa, to the global scene. A raw Afro beat, mixed with synths and Ghanaian vocals. On... Read more »
Premiere: Satori & Vieux Farka Touré join forces on Maktub Records with elegant, soaring, and spellbinding single ‘Believer’
Influential house tastemaker Satori is back with another superb new single, ‘Believer,’ this time featuring the Grammy winning Malian singer, composer, and guitarist Vieux Farka Touré. The stunning new single arrives on May 31st on his Maktub imprint and comes with a new mini documentary that gives plenty of exclusive insight. Djordje Petrovic, better known... Read more »
Premiere: Native P. and superstar duo Savage & SHē head to IZIKI with profound and pulsating single ‘Hook’
Greece’s Native P. joins forces with Afro Prog superstar duo Savage & SHē, creating a formidable ensemble. Their new single, ‘Hook,’ emanates the pulsating rhythms of Afro House, imbued with profound meaning. In its depths, dark pads and synth lines create a fitting canvas for a haunting vocal performance from Mali. With fervor, the chant... Read more »
Tendence mixed by Eli Fola
Eli Fola hails from Nigeria and has pioneered his own Yoruba tech soul sound. The now LA-based DJ, producer, sound artist and sax player blends Afro culture with plenty of his own spirituality and is inspired by everything from Highlife to Jeff Mills. He has shared the stage with international stars from the hip-hop world,... Read more »
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 »