Afro House

Premiere: Manuel Tur & Adrian Hoffman, aka Clavis, land on Lossless with subtle yet potent new cut, ‘Drifting’
Lossless is thrilled to welcome Clavis to the family with their stunning new track, ‘Drifting’ – an uplifting house anthem featuring the exceptional vocals of Berlin-based artist KUBA. Clavis is the brainchild of Manuel Tur and Adrian Hoffmann (also recognized as one-half of Paskal & Urban Absolutes), two accomplished producers known for their extraordinary releases... Read more »

Premiere: Tayllor takes on Capoon’s ‘Chanekeh,’ adding tension & percussive texture via Mindgame Records
Mindgame Records continues to break down boundaries with a new release from Capoon while Tayllor remixes. Capoon has an organic, worldwide sound that is inspired by all cultures. It comes on revered labels like Human By Default, Crosstown Rebels and MoBlack, and sits at the interaction of several house styles. ‘Chanekeh’ is another fine example... Read more »

Premiere: Andrea Oliva & Moeaike amaze on All I Need with enchanting, warm chords on ‘I Love You So’
As one can expect from a collaboration between these icons, Andrea Oliva and Moeaike’s ‘I Love You So’ is primed to put a smile on every listener’s face. Calling the All I Need label its home whilst enchanting listeners with its warm chords and honeyed piano tones, this collaboration will wow fans the world over.... Read more »

Premiere: Rony Seikaly & Infinem illuminate RADIANT. with cutting-edge energy on ‘Temperatura’
Renowned DJ and producer Rony Seikaly returns with a fresh afro house release, featuring ‘Temperatura’ with Infinem, crafted to energize dancefloors worldwide. Following the success of his previous hit, ‘Lose Your Love,’ which has racked up nearly 2 million Spotify streams, Seikaly continues to showcase his talent for connecting with audiences on a global scale.... Read more »

When We Dip 167 mixed by Laolu
Known for his mesmerizing remixes, Swiss-Nigerian artists Laolu is now stepping into the spotlight with original music and exciting collaborations – “After years spent mainly remixing other artist’s songs for various labels, my desire now is to release original music and collaborate with others,” says Laolu. “I’m launching my label Siembra to be able to... Read more »

Emmanuel Jal & Bun Xapa release new single ‘Chaak’ on Diplo’s label Higher Ground
Today, South Sudanese artist, author, and former child soldier Emmanuel Jal teams up with South African producer Bun Xapa (named one of DJ Mag’s artists to watch in 2025) to release a new collaborative single, ‘Chaak.’ The new track is out now via Diplo’s label Higher Ground. The message behind Emmanuel’s hit from last year,... Read more »

Premiere: youANDme & Black Soda bring brilliant, otherwordly vibes to Compost with ‘Believe’
Berlin’s youANDme teams up once again with Namibian vocalist and poet Black Soda for ‘Believe’ – a stunning, dub-infused deep house tune that immediately captivates. The original features a crisp groove work, underpinned by a pulsating bass and overlaid with warm synth textures and melodies that blend perfectly with Black Soda’s otherworldly vocal performance –... Read more »

Prima Lux mixed by Mario Navajo
German-born rising star Mario Navajo has a knack for crafting wonderful melodic sounds that fuse the best of house and tech into a fresh new sound. His distinctive signature sound is often laced with his own heartfelt vocal performances, as proven by the solo single ‘Me & You’ on this label and further collaborations with... Read more »

Premiere: eViVE revisits Camelphat & Audio Bully’s hit ‘Bugged Out,’ enlisting major players for fresh remix duties
Two heavyweights of the dance music scene, CamelPhat and Audio Bullys, came together on ‘Bugged Out,’ originally released on VIVa Music in 2018. Now to kick off 2025, eViVE revisits the hit, asking some of the leading figures of the afro & deep house world to give their fresh takes on the track. Enter huge... Read more »

Premiere: Robin M closes out the year on Ulu Records with soulful storytelling across ‘Somandla’ EP
Following a stunning year, DJ and producer Robin M rounds it out with ‘Somandla,’ a heartfelt three-track EP dropping via his own label, ULU Records. The EP features collaborations with superb vocalists; South African singer Bongi Silinda and Kenyan artist Nyabuto, this EP highlights Robin’s talent for blending Afro and Deep house sounds with emotional... Read more »