Sondela Recordings continue to champion the future stars of Afro house with their latest release from South African DJ/producer Karyendasoul and LA based vocalist Zhao. Having previously remixed Zhao’s Surreal Sounds release ‘Magic’, Karyendasoul’s modern take on the Afro house sound makes a perfect match for Zhao’s dulcet voice, as seen on their Sondela debut ‘In Control’. Capturing Sondela’s Where Afro meets tech intentions, Karyendasoul’s elegant combination of futuristic synth stabs and atmospheric chords make an otherworldly backdrop to Zhao’s vocal, as traditional percussion and rhythmic drums give the record its authentic Afro sound. Another stunning release from the Sondela camp, destined for the dancefloor.

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Reflections

Reflections (Black Coffee Remix) [feat. Thoko (SA)]

WhoMadeWho’s Silence & Secrets is the gift that just keeps on giving. Following the critically acclaimed release of the original record back in November, and a subsequent brace of star-studded remixes from Frank Wiedemann and Adriatique in January, the Danish three-man outfit now looks to further expand on the success of the third single from their forthcoming album, as they enlist Grammy Award-winning South African artist Black Coffee to provide another blockbuster rendition.

Having just accepted the 2022 Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the award ceremony in Los Angeles last weekend, Black Coffee’s latest production sees Durban-born Nkosinathi Maphumulo breathe new life and a pulsating energy into WhoMadeWho’s wistful original single, as he imparts superlative rhythmic flair to the band’s restrained melodic euphoria.

Reworking WhoMadeWho’s emotive lyrics and uplifting chord progressions into his own percussive sound palette, Coffee’s signature house groove provides the perfect backdrop to Tomas Høffding’s drawn out vocal refrains, as he conjures an impressive tapestry of organic drum patterns and stripped back tones, to deliver the latest spellbinding remix of the flourishing hit record.

Over the last two decades, DJ and producer Black Coffee has fully established his presence as one of the most prominent names in electronic music. Shattering boundaries across the board, his recent productions include a record with international superstar Drake, an official remix for Alicia Keys and the release of his sixth studio album Subconsciously – a twelve-track body of work featuring collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Diplo, RyX, Usher and David Guetta – which recently received the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album by the Recording Academy.

On the live front, Black Coffee has also become one of the top touring performers in the world, with residencies in global dance music hot spots such as Ibiza, Mykonos and Las Vegas and an impressive tour schedule of over 150 shows each year.

Since their inception WhoMadeWho have established themselves as one of the definitive underground bands of their generation, renowned for their exceptional grasp of emotional depth, heartrending melody and inspired song writing. The group, comprised of Tomas Høffding, Tomas Barfod and Jeppe Kjellberg, inject consummate professionalism into standout performances all over the globe, from Roskilde to Sonar, Melt! to Burning Man and have produced seven albums and a plethora of EPs, singles and remixes on labels like Kompakt, Innervisions, Life & Death. With Barfod’s penchant for electronic music poetically juxtaposed with Høffding and Kjellberg’s respective backgrounds in rock and jazz, their music is an electrifying combination of sounds, merging a variety of influences to produce a unique sonic fingerprint that is emotive, irresistible and immensely satisfying.
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On his latest offering, &ME is delivering quite the achievement. Co-produced with Black Coffee, the a-side „The Rapture Pt. III” obviously continues the narrative of its predecessors. But unlike in the motion picture business, where sequels tend to be watered down rehashes of the original, those Raptures are just getting better and better. It’s all here, the dense and gentle build-up, the tender piano lines, the just overwhelming emotion. Safe bet, we’re dealing with a future classic here.

The Rapture Pt.III

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Not The Same (Black Coffee Feat. Shoba)

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Billie Eilish - CHIHIRO (Black Coffee Remix)
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Billie Eilish - CHIHIRO (Black Coffee Remix)

B27 (The Remixes)

B27 (Because of Art Remix)

B27 (Dosem Edit)

Unofficial edit of &ME, Black Coffee - The Rapture Pt.III
track with vocals from Roland Clark. Made for DJ sets.

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After Djuma Soundsystem’s fantastic entry into the Body Language series, comes a second standalone EP taken from it that features three tracks plus one exclusive remix. Once again the Scandinavian melodic house master and core Get Physical artist is behind all four tracks but each one gets remixed in style by the likes of Team Distant, Karyendasoul and Bongo & Pusk.

But first up are Armonica, the charismatic Italian duo from Riccione, with a take on ‘Soma’ that is an epic bit of deep house with grandiose chords that reach to the night skies as twinkling keys rain down in emotive fashion. Team Distant are regular Beatport Chart toppers thanks to their accessible and effective tech house sound and here they tackle ‘Ménage A Moi’. It has a tribal feel that builds through afro drums and loose hits and always keeps you on edge with subtle vocal chants and a live, organic groove.

Karyendasoul is a multi talented young DJ and producer from a small town in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa and brings plenty of warm spiritual and unhurried synths and rolling drums. His colourful remix is one that has you gazing into the distance and getting lost in his magical chord patterns. Closing out another vital package are Bongo & Pusk who remix their own collaboration with Djuma Soundsystem. It becomes a cosmic affair, with gentle chord progressions lifting your spirits and eventually your hands as the whole thing crescendos with real gravitas.

These are four more cultured house tracks that all bring plenty of real feeling to the dance floor.

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Duende (Karyendasoul Remix)

Djuma Soundsystem Vs Bongo & Pusk - Duende (Karyendasoul Remix) (Snippet) (Snippets)

The Journey Dj Set

AGRÊ IS AN EXPERIENCED DJ AND PRODUCER SPECIALIZING IN AFRO HOUSE, AFRO TECH, AND 3 STEP, DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM ARTISTS SUCH AS BLACK COFFEE, SHIMZA, CAIIRO, DA CAPO, KARYENDASOUL, AND ZAKES BANTWINI.

HIS SETS ARE CAREFULLY CRAFTED TO TELL A STORY AND DELIVER DEEP EMOTIONAL IMPACT THROUGH MUSIC. BASED BETWEEN EUROPE AND ASIA, AGRÊ REGULARLY PERFORMS AT CLUBS, FESTIVALS, AND PRIVATE EVENTS. HE IS THE FOUNDER OF ADEPTS OF GROOVE — A LABEL AND COLLECTIVE DEDICATED TO AFRO-INSPIRED ELECTRONIC MUSIC.

AGRÊ BEGAN PRODUCING HIS OWN MUSIC IN 2022, WITH HIS DEBUT SINGLE "LIBRA" RELEASED ON THE ARGENTINIAN LABEL ONE OF THOSE DAYS. HIS TRACK "AZBUKA" WAS FEATURED AT THE FRACTAL AFRO HOUSE FESTIVAL IN NAMIBIA, WHILE HIS REMIX OF "RELEASE ME" IS IGNITING DANCEFLOORS IN HAMBURG AND BEYOND.

HAVING LIVED AND PERFORMED IN BALI, GEORGIA, MALAYSIA, THAILAND, AND TURKEY, AGRÊ BLENDS DIVERSE MUSICAL INFLUENCES WITH AFRO-ROOTED RHYTHMS, CREATING A UNIQUE AND GLOBALLY RESONANT SOUND.

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