Afro House

Afrobeats meet mystic pop in Einmusik’s latest track, ‘Hypnotized.’ The slowed down sonic haze of this soulful music invites listeners into a world of detox, perfect for a sunrise dance session. With vocals that exude power and love, this experimental song is a true spectrum of electronic music. Get ready to be mesmerized by the... Read more »

True to his distinctive sound, label boss Goeran Meyer brings a unique sense of style to his music by keeping it deep while exploring the cinematic soundscape he enjoys so much. His approach is to always start with a journey, the context of how the sounds unfold is as important as the music itself as... Read more »

Fiona Kraft has had a busy summer playing all across Europe at places like Hi Ibiza and taking her unique sounds with her. They are a blend of myriad styles from afro to deep house via tech and progressive and have made her one of the scene’s brightest stars in recent years. She was a... Read more »

Fresh off her latest release ‘Stikk’ on Crosstown Rebels, which we premiered on When We Dip, Meera is taking the world stage by storm. In the last year, the Norwegian artist established herself as one of the most exciting newcomers in the global house scene, with outings on Vinyl On Demand, Crosstown Rebels and a... Read more »

Alex Wann has made a name for himself with standout remixes like ‘Milkshake,’ ‘Halele,’ and ‘Beyond Us,’ as well as original tracks like ‘Peperuke.’ His talent for reimagining classic tracks with a fresh, modern twist has set him apart since his arrival on the scene. On his remix of ‘My Love,’ Wann infuses the UK... Read more »

In the vibrant, ever-evolving landscape of London’s electronic music scene, one name is rapidly rising to prominence; CLEIDO, DJ, Creative Director and A&R of Sondela Recordings (originally a part of Defected Records). The label was launched as an imprint under Defected in 2021, with a focus on Afro-house and other African-inspired electronic music genres. Sondela... Read more »

Afro house star Daniel Rateuke and Sonadora unleash a trio of auditory delights with their debut EP on My Other Side of The Moon, ‘All Done.’ This collection is a summer essential, featuring three tracks that are nothing short of dancefloor dynamite. The opening track, ‘Elbuo’ is a vibrant mix of joyous house piano and... Read more »

Sabo’s record label Sol Selectas presents a three-way collaboration between Sabo, Namito, and Shamoun who deliver a middle-eastern organic house single. The release also includes an upbeat Afro house rework by Silvano Del Gado. An American artist living in Los Angeles, Sabo is a visionary and organic house pioneer who has travelled the world as... Read more »

FKA MASH shows his skills with a new remix of Soul of Zoo & Tyler W’s ‘Sensibility.’ There is a great depth to this single from the off with ghostly vocals rising up through the mix. The cuddly drums are warm and rubbery and the soulful piano chords add tender feels next to wet claps;... Read more »

Oktave is a NYC based DJ/Producer, who also runs the Palosanto record label and event brand. We caught up with him recently to find out how he juggles them all, his thoughts on the NYC electronic scene right now, and to hear more about his recent single feat. Skandi Soul ‘Let Me Go.’ WWD: Hey... Read more »