Afro House
Select Cuts 317 mixed by Hyenah
Marseille tastemaker Meloko is well regarded in the house world with a blend of Afro and organic styles on labels such as MoBlack and AZZUR. He takes great inspiration from his location on the South Coast of France with its gentle breeze, diverse cultures, and lapping waves. Konvex (FR) is also an AZZUR label regular... Read more »
Prima Lux mixed by Konvex (FR)
Marseille tastemaker Meloko is well regarded in the house world with a blend of Afro and organic styles on labels such as MoBlack and AZZUR. He takes great inspiration from his location on the South Coast of France with its gentle breeze, diverse cultures, and lapping waves. Konvex (FR) is also an AZZUR label regular... Read more »
Premiere: M.E.M.O. & SIS join forces on Get Physical with alluring, authentic Afro vibes on ‘Nao’ EP
Underground mainstays M.E.M.O. and SiS combine forces on the new ‘Nao’ EP, out via Get Physical. Both tracks explore rich, organic, Afro house styles. Malaga’s M.E.M.O. has already topped the Beatport Electronica charts this year with his gem ‘Forgether’ with Thimble and it comes after many other stylish sounds on home label Mobilee. He has... Read more »
Premiere: Einmusik soothes on KIANA with soulful vocals and sunrise vibes on ‘Hypnotized’
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 »
Prima Lux mixed by Goeran Meyer
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 »
Premiere: Fiona Kraft & Lazarusman team up on Non Merci Music with elegant and edgy ‘Man Oh War’
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 »
When We Dip XYZ & Le Livart present Meera in Montréal on September 27th
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 revamps Route 94 & Jess Glynne’s ‘My Love’ with Afro House twist and whirlwind energy
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 »
CLEIDO: The rising DJ championing Afro-House and African sounds in London’s dance scene
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 »
Premiere: Daniel Rateuke & Sonadora drop dancefloor dynamite on ‘All Done’ EP via My Other Side of the Moon
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 »