Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Isgubhu is the home of Africa’s Dance and Electronic music on Apple Music Apple Music have launched Isgubhu, and they are calling it ‘the ultimate destination for African Dance and Electronic music.’ Africa’s bustling and bubbling Dance & Electronic music scene has become a global player over the last few decades and Apple Music is on a mission to spotlight and elevate […]
Indie electronic trio Elder Island to release sophomore album, Swimming Static Indie electronic trio Elder Island share details of their hotly anticipated sophomore album Swimming Static, due to be released 28th May 2021. The announcement arrives alongside sparkling new cut Purely Educational, the third single taken from the upcoming album joining previous releases Feral and Small Plastic Heart […]
LeePurple Inhliziyo – AfroTrapSoul with a soulful voice LeePurple originally from Welkom FS, is an inspiring young creative who has conquered the concrete JUNGLE of Gauteng with her first single “Inhliziyo”. She delivers a vocal execution which has a distinct resemblance to Erykah Badu and Simphiwe Dana. Whilst the beat is a “happy surprise”, it is a unique amalgamation of genres of TrapSoul […]
Francis Mercier reimagines Magic System’s ‘Premier Gaou’ On Monday, March 15th, 2021, New York-based DJ and producer Francis Mercier will release his remake of the profound composition, “Premier Gaou” by the globally renowned Ivorian music group, Magic System. The original, which dates from the late 90s is one of Africa’s biggest records, gaining notoriety on a worldwide […]
Circuit Tracks is a brand new Groovebox from Novation Circuit Tracks is the latest in Novation’s Circuit family of Grooveboxes. Novation Circuit Tracks is an extraordinary standalone Groovebox for the modern producer. With two refined polyphonic digital synth tracks, four drum tracks, creative FX and on-the-go capabilities, it’s the perfect hands-on device for the agile music maker. It’s engineered for immediacy and pure creative […]
Junior Taurus Drops ‘Benga’ feat. Focalistic & Okmalumkoolkat [Listen] After the success of his single ‘Welele’ featuring Focalistic, Junior Taurus returns with his latest single ‘Benga’ featuring Focalistic and Okmalumkoolkat. 2019 and 2020 helped establish Junior Taurus as an integral part of a scene he has contributed so much to. From his collaborations with Lady Zamar on “Mamelodi” […]
Judge someone ‘Just Once’ says DJ turned Producer [Listen] Judge is a professional DJ who is now ready to release music of his own. His debut single “Just Once” features Lauren Bhana and is available now across all digital platforms. Just Once is a euphoric house track, with funk, pop and future house elements, incorporating and reflective of Judge’s love and passion […]
Get Tipsy with DJ Fonzi 21-year-old DJ Fonzi is intent on honing her unique style within the continually growing music industry, to stay ahead of the curve by showcasing her versatility and embracing her many talents as a DJ, producer as well as a performing artist. Born Masoja Fonzi Khumalo, the Danville, Pretoria native captures the essence of the […]
Sebastien Dutch remixes El Mukuka and Cuebur’s hit ‘I’ll Hold You Down’ The Sebastien Dutch remix of El Mukuka and South African heavyweight Cuebur’s hit single ‘I’ll Hold You Down’ featuring the vocal talents of Marocco and James Sakala is out now across all digital platforms. After years of friendship and remixing work for one another, El Mukuka and […]
AFRIKAN TALES is Floyd Lavine’s new imprint Afro House DJ Floyd Lavine has launched AFRIKAN TALES, a boutique record label, powered by Paradise Worldwide as the label’s exclusive distributor. AFRIKAN TALES is a label that features inspirational stories and perspectives composed by Africa-wide performers who, through various forms of creative expression, regale personal perspectives of their indigenous culture. The partnership […]
