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Inkinobo By Kususa Is One Sweet Sounding Track

We seem to love what is happening over there at 'Surreal Sounds Music'. There is a lot of hard work which goes into projects coming out of that label and it shows in the quality of music being put out by those guys. One ‘sweet sounding track’ from this label is ‘Inkinobo’ by ‘Kususa’. ‘Kususa’, this mighty electronic duo from...

Sir LSG Debuts His Album Moving Circles

South African House Music artist Sir LSG debuts his first album, a stunningly crafted piece of art for which he pulled together an impressive collective of international vocalists, musicians and collaborators. Titled ‘Moving Circles’, the long-player represents the concept of life seen as a journey. It highlights events of love, life, inspiration, sadness and loneliness in one big turn....

Darque Releases Third Album Titled ‘Must Be Africa’

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South African based phenomenal house music dj/producer Darque today released his third album Must Be Africa. Darque drops Must Be Africa as a follow up to his two successful previous releases Earth Raw Elements dropped in 2014 and This Is Africa dropped in 2016. Darque’s latest offering Must Be Africa offers eleven well-crafted Afro House Jams with tracks like Follow...

Benediction SA Warms Us Up With Sigala EP

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"Tshegofatso Zacharia Peega"  known as “Benediction SA”. A long-term creative producer, remixer and deejay from Kgabalatsane, North-West, South Africa. His roots are pure techno and If you dig a little deeper, you will find that too. Benediction's own musical path is a series seamless transitions from Deep house to Deep tech and Afro house. Currently, Benediction released his ever...

Lupa Afrika Productions Set To Release ADE SAMPLER 2019 Compilation

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Lupa Afrika Production is a South African House Music Label which was founded and also currently based in the capital city, Pretoria. This music label was formed to unearth raw talent in the form of deep house music producers and to also showcase this talent to the rest of the dance music scene. Currently with way over ten releases...

HYENAH ‘The Ritual EP’ Is About Us

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It is without any doubt that ‘Hyenah’ has got his foot firmly planted within the ‘Afro House Music Scene’. One can say he is definitely the most consistent House Music Producer for the past two years according to us. Not only that but it is also visible that ‘Hyenah’ is without a doubt the hardest working House Music Producer...

Da Capo Gave Wawere Remixes His Golden Touch

Hitting hard is ‘Gondwana Records’ as they continue to focus on highlighting local compositions as the label launches its 2019 in a dramatic manner. 'Wawere' project by ‘SURAJ’ with ‘Olith Ratego’ gets another remix treatment from the mega talented Africa’s Indigo Child ‘Da Capo’. This time around the project is titled ‘Wawere Remixes Part 2’ and it sees ‘Da Capo’ delivering...

Afro Warriors (Feat. Toshi) – Uyankenteza (Enoo Napa Vocal Remix)

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Dr.Renas and DJ Bráulio Silva paired up as Afro Warriors in 2015 and have quickly built a reputation for their rhythmic house productions on the likes of DM.Recordings, Olukwi Music, and Tribe Records. Last year saw the duo follow up the success of ‘Buya’ by releasing ‘Uyankenteza’ on Tribe. Featuring South African vocalist Toshi, the track combined thoughtful lyrics...

Tina Ardor’s “Mūndūmūka” – A Powerful Anthem of Strength

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"Mūndūmūka" – A Tribal Afrohouse Anthem of Resilience Tina Ardor’s "Mūndūmūka" isn’t just a song; itrtfelt call for change. SSung in Kamba, and produced by South Africa’s Gumz and Kgzoo, the Afrohouse anthem delivers a simple yet profound message: "Nie nī mûndû - I am human. Nie nī mūndūmūka - I am a woman." A Song Inspired by Real Life The song...

Oscar Mbo Unleashes His Debut Album Titled Golden Power

Oscar Mbongeni Ndlovu also known as Oscar Mbo within the house music scene is a well accomplished House Music Producer / deejay who was in born Pretoria but was raised in Kriel which is a small mining town out in Mpumalanga, South Africa. From a young age Oscar Mbo was always fascinated by music and coming from a strong...