Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Siphe Tebeka debut EP out soon on Shimza’s Kunye imprint South African rising DJ and producer Siphe Tebeka is set to release his debut EP on Shimza’s iconic record label, Kunye, on the 1st of April, 2021. Boasting previous releases on Berlin’s famed, ‘be an ape’ founded by Ante Perry as well as M.A.N.D.Y.’s genre-leading, ‘Get Physical Music’, Siphe now lends […]
Shimza hands out 400 pairs of shoes to schoolkids in need DJ Shimza has remained active throughout lockdown and as usual, he’s one of the guys who is always giving something back to his community. For Mandela day Shimza, and his foundation SHIMUZIC in partnership with the Siya Kolisi Foundation did a fundraiser stream from Robben Island to raise money for those negatively affected […]
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 […]
Blanka Mazimela is one of South Africa’s finest rising talents to come out of dance music’s thriving afro-house scene within recent years. His unique sound has garnered much attention throughout Europe and beyond owing to his ongoing relationship with Germany’s revered Get Physical Music who most recently commissioned Mazimela to compile and mix their Africa […]
Shimza Calling Out Your Name – debut EP on his own imprint, Kunye Shimza Calling Out Your Name marks the start of one of South Africa’s most prolific contemporary stars’ new imprint, Kunye. Following a historic livestream performance from Robben Island in July 2020 to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day, Shimza continues his crusade to promote South Africa’s rich musical heritage with the […]
Bridges for Music virtual fundraiser on Zwift hosts over 700 cyclists Over 700 cyclists joined the Bridges for Music virtual fundraiser on Zwift and another 100K watched the live stream to support education in underserved communities. All proceeds were raised to support students and artists in underserved communities hit by Covid–19 in South Africa at the Bridges Academy. On Wednesday, 21st October, the Annual […]
Shimza Robben Island DJ set & After Movie now available The Shimza Robben Island DJ set this past Saturday, 18 July 2020, on Mandela Day is now available on YouTube in the form of an after-movie and his actual performance too. Ashley Raphala, aka ‘Shimza’, become the first artist to live stream from Robben […]
Thakzin Unexpected Feels, new single from Paradise Sound System Thakzin Unexpected Feels is a new single from Paradise Sound System (PSS). It’s a burst of Afro House that’s poised to heat up dancefloors from Boksburg to Berlin. Thakzin Unexpected Feels delivers a pulsating house beat, buoyed by distinctly neo-jazz grooves to create a blissful whole […]
Helivation says it will take live stream festivals to new heights Helivation is set to elevate South African streaming events on 6 and 7 June 2020. This lofty claim made by their press folk will be interesting to see. “In partnership with SkyRoomLive, Joburg Life, 947 and Times Live, Helivation will, for the […]
Channel O Lockdown House Party to be hosted by Shimza and PH The Channel O Lockdown House Party will air every Friday and Saturday night until 11 April. Channel O in association with Hunters Cider is partnering with South African DJs Shimza and PH to host a Lockdown House Party that will keep you grooving […]
Get galactic as Genetrick presents Starseed, his debut album out on Iboga Records
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Genetrick presents Starseed, his debut album that is out now via Iboga Records. Get galactic with us as we explore his mind.
