Buy / Stream: https://ingrv.es/next-to-you-5gv-a

‘Next To You’ marks the Sondela Recordings debut of South African powerhouse Darque alongside SickLuv and vocalist Maline Aura. Known for hits like ‘Areyeng’ with Musa Keys and Jnr SA and ‘Nkosi’ with Dlala Thukzin and Kabza De Small, Darque continues to cement his status as one of Afro House’s most vital talents.

The heart of the track lies in Maline Aura’s stirring vocal, written from the perspective of a girl swept into an instant connection on the dancefloor. Her words carry both vulnerability and excitement, mirroring the thrill of love at first sight. Darque shaped this emotion into a soulful framework before bringing in SickLuv, whose touch elevated the production into a fully immersive journey, balancing intimacy with undeniable club energy.

Already tested on dancefloors across Europe, ‘Next To You’ has drawn overwhelming reactions from crowds who connect instantly to its emotional pulse. With its seamless blend of soul, groove, and power, the single highlights the artistry and chemistry of its collaborators—delivering a debut that feels both intimate and anthemic.

Darque Socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/darquecity/

Sickluv Socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sickluv_music/

Maline Aura Socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/maline_aura/

Sondela Recordings Socials:
 IG: www.instagram.com/sondelarecordings/  
FB: www.facebook.com/sondela-recordings  
TW: www.twitter.com/Sondela__

#NextToYou #Darque #Sickluv #MalineAura #SondelaRecordings #Sondela #AfroTech #AfroHouse

Next To You - Darque, Sickluv & Maline Aura [SONDE076]

https://soundcloud.com/thebotanistmusic

The Botanist brings his signature groove and meticulous touch to this reinterpretation of Seven Nation Army. Reworking one of rock’s most iconic riffs into a sleek, club-ready edit, he bridges timeless melody with the pulse of today’s underground sound — a refined tool built for modern selectors.

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The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army (The Botanist Maccabi Edit)

Welcome to Sondela Spotlight, where we invite special guests to provide a mix for us at Sondela!

Darque jumps into the hot seat to deliver a 1-hour mix in anticipation for his release ‘Next To You’ with Sickluv & Maline Aura💃

Buy/Stream ‘Next To You’: https://ingrv.es/next-to-you-5gv-a 

Tracklist:
Arodes x Andrea Oliva - Stronger Than Before
Bob Moses - Enough To Believe (CZ & Kurlz Remix) 
Tekniq - ilanga
Rancido - Siren
Andrea Oliva & Moeaike - I Love You So (Shimza Remix)
Oskido & Candy - Tsa Mandebele (Manoo Remix)
Darque x Matt Davies - Hey Now
Darque x Sickluv x Maline Aura - Next To You
Darque x Ziddo - Unembeza (feat.  Section Five)
Drummetic Boyz - Ntsako
Darque - Something Just Like This

Darque Socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/darquecity/

Sondela Recordings Socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sondelarecordings 
FB: https://www.facebook.com/sondela-recordings 
TW: https://www.twitter.com/Sondela__ 

#WhereAfroMeetsTech

Sondela Spotlight 086 - Darque | Afro-House / Afrotech Mix

“Haunted House” is a story about the kind of love that never really leaves — it just hides in the corners, whispering through empty rooms.
Every lyric feels like a heartbeat echoing through the walls, and every note carries the weight of someone you can’t forget.

Written in the still hours of Grayslake, Illinois, Blake Lake captures what it feels like to live inside your memories — where the ghosts aren’t scary, they’re familiar.
It’s not about being afraid of the dark… it’s about realizing you’ve been living with it.

💬 “You moved out, but your ghost never did.” — Blake Lake

HAUNTED HOUSE remix

Buy / Stream: https://ingrv.es/kumerera-cem-b

‘Kumerera’ sees three artists who have become closely tied to the Sondela story over the past year come together for the first time. Portuguese producer Breyth follows up his contribution ‘Renacer’ on Sondela Sampler Vol.3, Native P. returns after his acclaimed single ‘Nzimu’, and Kenyan vocalist Tina Ardor—who first appeared on the label with Gil Bokobza on ‘Play With My Heart’—steps back into the spotlight with a performance rooted in her Kikuyu heritage.

Infused with traditional folk chants reimagined through a heavy, club-ready lens, Tina’s lyrics bring cultural depth and raw emotion, while Breyth and Native P. craft a soundscape that balances hypnotic drive with atmospheric weight. The track’s blend of tradition and innovation has already caught the ears of tastemakers like Da Capo and Caiiro, and its debut at Sondela London sparked a viral moment within Tina’s Kikuyu community.

‘Kumerera’ is an evocative and powerful collaboration, bridging heritage and dancefloor energy in equal measure.

Breyth Socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/breyth_/

Native P. Socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/native_p._music/

Tina Ardor Socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tina_ardor/

Sondela Recordings Socials:
 IG: www.instagram.com/sondelarecordings/ 
 FB: www.facebook.com/sondela-recordings  
TW: www.twitter.com/Sondela__

#Kumerera #Breyth #NativeP #TinaArdor #SondelaRecordings #Sondela #AfroTech #AfroHouse

Kumerera - Breyth, Native P. & Tina Ardor [SONDE077]

ROSEY GOLD | LIVE from Sondela London at Village Underground on 05.09.2025 📺

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8fRxNIpLs4

Next Sondela Showcases:
London | 29.11 - ra.co/events/2268481
Johannesburg | 06.12 - www.howler.co.za/sondelajhb25
Nairobi | 12.12 - sondelarecordings.com/nairobi2025
Cape Town | 19.12 - sondelarecordings.com/capetown2025

Rosey Gold Socials: 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/rosey.gold_/

Sondela Recordings Socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sondelarecordings  
FB: https://www.facebook.com/sondela-recordings 
TW: https://www.twitter.com/Sondela__ 

Video Production:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/digitaleye.studio/

#WhereAfroMeetsTech

Rosey Gold | Sondela LIVE from London 05.09.2025 | Afro-House/Afro-Tech Mix

“Pure” is a soul-stirring Gospel R&B record from SincereTheLostBoy — a young artist unafraid to talk about the real struggle between flesh and faith.
In a world full of temptation, noise, and pressure, “Pure” is his heartfelt prayer for strength, clarity, and purity of heart. It’s not about perfection — it’s about surrender.

This song speaks to the young man fighting to stay pure in a culture that tells him not to. It’s a testimony wrapped in melody, layered over a smooth West Coast gospel vibe that feels both timeless and current.

Every lyric carries the tension of being human and the beauty of being redeemed.
Every note says — I’m still learning, but I’m not letting go of God.

If you’ve ever struggled, prayed, or just wanted to be clean again in spirit — “Pure” is your anthem.

PURE MASTERED SINCERE THE LOST BOY

TINA ARDOR | LIVE from Sondela at Village Underground on 05.09.2025 📺

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhEPZ_8QKDk

Next Sondela Showcases:
London | 29.11 - ra.co/events/2268481
Johannesburg | 06.12 - www.howler.co.za/sondelajhb25
Nairobi | 12.12 - sondelarecordings.com/nairobi2025
Cape Town | 19.12 - sondelarecordings.com/capetown2025

Tina Ardor Socials: 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tina_ardor/

Sondela Recordings Socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sondelarecordings 
FB: https://www.facebook.com/sondela-recordings
TW: https://www.twitter.com/Sondela__ 

#WhereAfroMeetsTech

Tina Ardor | Sondela LIVE from London 05.09.2025 | Afro-House/Afro-Tech Mix

SoundCloud Description — “Scrollin’ Temptations” by Sincere the Lost Boy

In a world where lust lives on every screen, Sincere the Lost Boy lays bare the struggle of a young man of God trying to stay pure in a culture built on temptation.

“Scrollin’ Temptations” blends moody R&B and Trap Soul with spiritual conviction — a late-night confession for believers battling between faith and flesh. It’s raw, honest, and painfully real; a reminder that holiness still matters even when the world glorifies sin.

🔥 Genre: Christian R&B / Trap Soul
🎚️ Vibe: Soulful • Conflicted • Redemptive
💭 For Fans Of: Bryson Tiller × Jonathan McReynolds × H.E.R.

“Lord, renew my mind, take control of my eyes. Don’t let me lose my soul for a temporary high.”

#SincereTheLostBoy #ScrollinTemptations #FaithOverFlesh #ChristianRNB #DannyBlvck

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Blake Lake — SoundCloud Bio

Born and raised in Grayslake, Illinois, Blake Lake is the sound of emotion wrapped in echo and electricity. Her music floats between dream-pop, alt-pop, and cinematic heartbreak, blending haunting vocals with hypnotic melodies that pull you into her world.

Blake doesn’t just sing about love — she dissects it. Every lyric feels like a late-night confession, every beat like the pulse of a fading memory. From the still waters of Grayslake to the digital glow of the global stage, she’s turning small-town silence into soundwaves that linger long after the song ends.

💫 “I make music for the ones who overthink love, under-feel peace, and still hit play anyway.” — Blake Lake

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