The finest Afro House cuts featuring: Keinemusik, Black Coffee, Carlos Vives, Papi, Mwaki, Fruta Fresca, Moblack, Themba and Idd Aziz. Tribal House, Deep House Send your music: <a href="http://bit.ly/hmwlspo">spotify@hmwl.org</a>

AFRO HOUSE 2024 🌴 (Top 100)  best

Francis Mercier & Magic System - Premier Gaou is out now!

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Premier Gaou

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Deep Root Records label boss Francis Mercier (who has released on Spinnin & Armada) aka Emvafaya, joins forces w/ Spanish deep house maestro @arodes10 (who has released music on Armada & MoBlack) and UK electropop star and BBC fave Darla Jade.

The three of them turn the iconic festival fave of Adrian Lux’s ‘Teenage Crime’ into a deep and melodic version of tomorrow’s dance music.

Arodes, Emvafaya - Teenage Crime (Francis Mercier Edit)

💿 Early support
Jamie Jones, Pablo Fierro, Jonas Rathman, Guy Mantzur, Nick Warren

Jonas Rathsman – Wicked Band&Dos Remix, thanks x
Jamie Jones – Digging This!
Nick Warren – The Original is Great

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The Angels (IL) collaborate with Shrii on a new cover of Nina Simone’s classic Feeling Good

Two Latin-American acts feature as remixers in the form of PAUZA and Band&Dos.
The original will be released standalone on 13th May, ahead of the full package

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The Angels and Shrii- Feeling Good (PAUZA REMIX)

Lee Burridge, Black Coffee, Gorje Hewek, Monkey Safari, Pablo Fierro, Vandelor, Somelee, Djuma Soundsystem, Savage & She all linked up in support for the superb new single Ni Wewe on House Music With Love in 2022. The 2023 remix is brought to us by Raj El Rey - one foot in dubby, stripped back, Malmö-influenced minimal house, the other foot in percussive, melodic, Nairobi-influenced deep house. 

Raj El Rey - "I fell in love with the original track the first time I heard it, such a well made track by Urmet and Idd! I think it was on a dancefloor somewhere in Malmö? Coming back to life again after the pandemic. I've always been a fan of Idd Aziz's vocals, so this track hit home for me - this incredible love song in Swahili, one of the languages I grew up with back home in Nairobi."

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Urmet K & Idd Aziz - Ni Wewe (Raj El Rey Remix)

Out Now: https://lnk.to/CRMLP20YR5

Full Album: https://orcd.co/CRMLP20YR

Damian Lazarus celebrates 20 Years of his world-renowned Crosstown Rebels imprint with a special album  project of unreleased cuts and fresh remixes, featuring material from Black Coffee, Maceo Plex, Art Department,  Dennis Cruz and many more. 

Ringing in a major milestone in style, 2023 will see Lazarus and Crosstown mark  the 20th Anniversary of the label with a series of celebratory projects unveiled in the lead-up to summer, with ‘CR20 The Album’ set for  release on 12th May 2023.  

“20 years ago, I dreamed a dream of creating a family of like-minded, crazy individuals from all corners of the planet - releasing  music to the world and making people dance. That dream was Crosstown Rebels, and this year we are 20. Over these years, I have  forged beautiful friendships, discovered very talented artists and tried my best to help, advise and support some of the most  colourful characters in dance music. Crosstown Rebels is more than a record label, it is family. 

So 2023 will mark the label’s 20th Anniversary. This is an opportunity for the Crosstown Rebels family, a global community of  artists, DJs and creatives, and the label’s myriad of followers to celebrate this momentous milestone. There will be parties and  events around the world. A killer compilation of exclusives and special remixes, a beautiful coffee table book, a short film, and a  special launch event are planned to bring together the sights and sounds of the label’s unique and influential history. There’s lots to  share, announce and reminisce. 20 years young.” - Damian Lazarus. 

Opening the package, Lazarus’ own 2020 collaboration ‘Into The Sun’ with regular Crosstown vocalist Jem Cooke is given a cosmic rework  by Johannesburg’s Major League DJz, while Jamie Jones’ slick ‘Paradise 2011’ is stripped back and given a new lease of life by the  hypnotic and heady sounds of Art Department. Opening the B-Side, Dennis Cruz brings his percussive Latin-infused signature sound  palette to Chilean musician and producer Pier Bucci’s ‘Hay Consuelo’, before Audiojack’s ‘Feel Good’, another standout collaboration  alongside Cooke, is taken into synth-led territories as Michael Mayer reaches for an evolving bed of captivating tones. 

The second half of the project brings more excellently remixed material, both new and old, with GRAMMY-winning DJ/producer Black Coffee  turning his hand to the label’s first release of 2023 in Made By Pete and Zoe Kypri’s emotive ‘Horizon Red’, unveiling reworked melodies and  sparkling keys as he delivers an interpretation of a track which has featured as a staple in his sets. Next, the project welcomes Adam Ten &  Yamagucci’s playful yet off-kilter and wonky ‘The K Dance’ which unveils itself as a production perfect for those late night hours and early  afters, before Ellum boss Maceo Plex’s ‘Together (2011 Mix)’ brings another lost production to the mix with a driving and zipping ride through  sugary synths and soaring leads. To close, Tibi Dabo turns his attention to Guti & Dubshape’s absorbing ‘Every Cow Has A Bird’, delivering a  nimble minimal-led trip through lush pads and crisp percussion to round things out in style.

Made By Pete X Zoe Kypri - Horizon Red (Black Coffee Remix)

Urmet K is next up on Stereo MCs’ connected label with two rich new singles, one of which features Zanzibar’s BAQABO.

Estonian-native Urmet K has steadily established himself as a firm fixture on London’s underground circuit. Blurring the lines between hypnotic and emotive house melodies. His music often features hefty grooves, intricate organic percussive passages as well introspective synth arrangements that have been supported by key players like Black Coffee, Themba and Pablo Fierro.

Opener ‘Unani Pendeza’ Ft. BAQABO is Afro house infused with spiritual synths and whimsical melodies. It’s one for late-night lovers, with the beautiful vocals and meaningful pads casting a fine spell on all who hear it. ‘Sweat’ is just as physically charged, this time with layer upon layer of loose percussion, swaying drums and keys that rain down from the heavens. Angelic vocal chants arrive next to bold minor chords to enrich the groove yet further and complete the magical atmosphere.

Unani Pendeza EP

Sweat

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Sweat (Original Mix)

Touzani & Sofiya Nzau - Ouria Deka (Urmet K Remix)

Panamera

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To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Defected Records presents a series of extra special collaborative releases Together, integrating talent from the label’s storied past and the stars of its future. One of the OG Defected House Masters, Dennis Ferrer’s relationship with the iconic London label is checkpointed by a vast number of innovative originals, guiding house through many eras from soul and gospel to Afro and techno. Now renowned as one of the instantly recognisable anthems of modern house and the Defected catalogue, ‘Hey Hey’ receives two Afro house remixes from Jack Back and Da Capo & Kitty Amor. One of electronic music’s most recognisable artists, David Guetta created the Jack Back alias to return to his house roots, releasing the chart-topping Defected hit ‘(It Happens) Sometimes’ in 2018. His remix of Dennis Ferrer’s classic has been widely teased in his sets, including a DJ Mag livestream which resulted in a tidal wave of fan support; now the French titan presents the hotly anticipated ‘Hey Hey’, complete with pitched percussion steering us towards moments of tension and smooth, deep release. Up next on the package, South African producer Da Capo joins forces with a pioneer of the burgeoning UK Afro house scene, Mahaba Music label boss Kitty Amor. Together the pair create an unmissable take on the classic, presenting a brooding ‘Hey Hey’ that unfurls slowly to reveal growling, electronic rhythms that slice through the sound system with tenacity.

Hey Hey (Jack Back Extended Remix)

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Dennis Ferrer - Hey Hey (Jack Back Extended Remix)

Artist(s): Mike Dem, Eren Yildiz, Orkun 
Title: Mahúa
Record Label: Individual Music 
Cat.Number: IN104124

Mahúa - A Musical Journey from Turkey to Kenya Through the Voices of Eren Yildiz and Orkun, in Collaboration with Mike Dem
Individual Music is thrilled to announce the debut of the single "Mahúa," a captivating musical project led by the young Turkish talents Eren Yildiz and Orkun, with the invaluable collaboration of Mike Dem. The uniqueness of this song lies in its lyrics, written and performed in Kikuyu, the second language of Kenya and the home country of the talented singer.
The melody of Mahúa serves as a bridge between Turkey, Europe and Kenya, harmoniously blending the sonic influences of both cultures. Eren Yildiz and Orkun, with their distinctive talent, teamed up with the producer Mike Dem to create a piece that celebrates unity through musical diversity.

The choice to use Kikuyu in the lyrics pays homage to the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Kenya, emphasizing a commitment to promoting awareness and appreciation of less widely spoken languages through the power of international music.
Individual Music, renowned for its consistent support of emerging talents and the promotion of innovative musical projects, is excited to present Mahúa as a gem in its diverse repertoire. The song is poised to capture the attention of music enthusiasts worldwide, further solidifying the reputation of Eren Yildiz and Orkun as artists destined to shine.

Mahúa

Eren Yildiz, Orkun, Mike Dem - Mahúa (Original Mix)

Mwaki

Mwaki (Tiësto's VIP Mix)

Next up on Sondela is the spectacular Nitefreak remix of the beloved Sondela classic, ‘Ezizweni,' by Hyenah featuring DJ Tira & Luke Ntombela - that is born from sheer emotion and authenticity. From the moment the first note hits, listeners are locked into a groove that pulses with intensity and depth. For Nitefreak, the magic lies in the build-up to the drop, where the song reaches its crescendo and unleashes its full potential - a moment of pure euphoria where every beat is felt deep within the soul. In creating this remix, Nitefreak's approach was simple yet effective, letting the vocals be the guiding light for him - allowing them to dictate the direction of the track. The result is a harmonious fusion of past and present, as the remix fulfils its task of paying homage to the original while carving out a space of its own.

Sondela IG: https://www.instagram.com/sondelarecordings Sondela Web: https://sondelarecordings.komi.io Nitefreak IG: https://www.instagram.com/nitefreakdj/

HMWL Premiere: Hyenah Feat. DJ Tira & Luke Ntombela - Ezizweni (Nitefreak Remix) [Sondela]

Yamore

Yamore (feat. Cesária Évora, Benja (NL) & Franc Fala)

If time could breathe

Moffou

Madan (Remix)

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