Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Global Afropunk Festival dances its way to Joburg’s Constitution Hill The Global Afropunk Festival, previously held in New York, London, Atlanta, London and Paris grooves its way to Joburg’s Constitution Hill this December. Constitution Hill has a checkered past considering it was the site of the notorious Old Fort Prison Complex. Violent criminals and political […]
Black Motion falsely booked for Red Square Dance Competition Black Motion in the ocean. Black Motion is a percussion-driven dance music duo who has been making serious waves in the South African music industry and even abroad lately. The duo consists of “DJ Murda” Roberst Mahosana and percussionist Thabo “Smol” Mabogwane and they have enjoyed […]
UPZ drops “bewitching” single called Sangoma’s Theme ahead of album release “Sangoma’s Theme” the latest single from UPZ (Avi Elman) ahead of his upcoming album “The Finale” works a kind of slow magic on the listener’s ears. It doesn’t quite grab you by the ears immediately, but after a few spins it becomes clear that this latest […]
Billboard interview Black Motion which could mean great global exposure In an incredible move for international exposure, Billboard interview Black Motion. This is something that must surely be a highlight for the duo and their goals to break the global market. If Billboard interview Black Motion who could be next from South Africa we wonder. […]
Ballantine’s Beat of Africa & Black Motion to collaborate in 5 African countries The Ballantine’s Beat of Africa will feature the talents of local SAMA winning duo, Black Motion. Ballantine’s whisky continues to promote and align itself with quality music. They are currently on a mission to search out sounds that make Africa and specifically, […]
Black Motion #OneMix available on Apple Music The Black Motion #OneMix is now available on demand on Apple Music. The Black Motion #OneMix release was aired live this past weekend on the Beats 1 Radio station by Apple Music. The response from all over the world was overwhelmingly positive. This positive kick off is a […]
Caiiro on making good ‘First Impressions’ On December 31, somewhere out in Manchester England, a certain DJ Caiiro will look back at the year that was and the recollection will most likely put a big smile on his face. I come up with a concept in my mind, lay a beat down in the studio […]
Black Motion Ya Badimo – New album released globally by Sony The new Black Motion Ya Badimo album has been released globally as part of their deal with Sony. Thabo ‘Smol’ Mabogwane and Bongani ‘Murda’ Mohosana are from the Soshanguve township that is rich with musical vibrancy and ambition. Their magical music has earned them […]
Black Motion partners with Ballantine’s Whisky Black Motion aka Thabo Mabogwane and Bongani Mohosana have partnered with Ballantine’s whisky. Ballantine’s has previously also supported other artists such as Black Coffee. They also hosted Boiler Room ‘Stay True South Africa’ in last year where Move D, Henrik Schwarz, Fred P, Jullian Gomes, Jazzuelle, Fosta, and Kid […]
UPZ Drop It – the new single ‘drop’s on 22nd July UPZ Drop it is the brand new single from the Israeli producer who has such a love for all things African in house music and it features Thantaswa. UPZ Drop It fuses the afro house genre with Jamaican Dubstep influences and uniquely merges the […]
