Taken to No.1 by the iconic Jimmy Somerville (Bronski Beat) in 1984 'Smalltown Boy' represented a spirit of freedom and liberation, both of which rising South African pop artist Aidan Fraser articulates with relative aplomb. Matching Somerville’s piercing falsetto Fraser embodies an arresting, future forward reinterpretation that ameliorates in dynamic range. 

'Smalltown Boy' is produced, mixed and arranged by Matthew Fink (Anna Wolf / MaxX & Love / Qü).

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'Somebody’s Daughter' by South African singer songwriter John Niel casts a resonant landscape and a moving reminder of every woman’s unique story and worth.

Lead vocal, backing vocal and acoustic guitar performed by John Niel 
Keyboards, synth, percussion performed by Fernando Perdigao
Acoustic Piano performed by James Symons
Cello performed by Sinéad Symons
Produced, Arranged, Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Fernando Perdigao

Somebody's Daughter

National Lakes consists of South African Alternative Rock royalty, John Boyd ('The Black Hotels') and Lu De Pina ('The One Night Stands'). 'Optimistic' is taken from the duo's 2024 EP 'Entertainment'. 

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Optimistic

‘Self Sabotage’ leads the acclaimed solo album 'Reprise on 2nd Avenue' by South African artist Qü.

Tight as the seams the LP brims with nuanced compositions, intricate production, and immaculate presentation. Featuring an array of notable collaborators including Solethu Madasa (on spiritual lament “Amandla”), Lwanda Gogwana (on the charged ‘Gangsta Regime’) & acclaimed turntablist Lazola Ndamase (‘Bad Bulletin’ & ‘Self Sabotage’) ‘Reprise on 2nd Avenue' accents with inter-personal, socio-political conflicts, and haunting spiritual mantras offering a compelling musical encounter.

Reprise on 2nd Avenue

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‘Phantsi Phezulu’ is taken from the acclaimed solo album 'Reprise on 2nd Avenue' by South African artist Qü.

Tight as the seams the LP brims with nuanced compositions, intricate production, and immaculate presentation. Featuring an array of notable collaborators including Solethu Madasa (on spiritual lament “Amandla”), Lwanda Gogwana (on the charged ‘Gangsta Regime’) & acclaimed turntablist Lazola Ndamase (‘Bad Bulletin’ & ‘Self Sabotage’) ‘Reprise on 2nd Avenue' accents with inter-personal, socio-political conflicts, and haunting spiritual mantras offering a compelling musical encounter.

Phantsi Phezulu

‘Amandla’ leads the acclaimed solo album 'Reprise on 2nd Avenue' by South African artist Qü.

Tight as the seams the LP brims with nuanced compositions, intricate production, and immaculate presentation. Featuring an array of notable collaborators including Solethu Madasa (on spiritual lament “Amandla”), Lwanda Gogwana (on the charged ‘Gangsta Regime’) & acclaimed turntablist Lazola Ndamase (‘Bad Bulletin’ & ‘Self Sabotage’) ‘Reprise on 2nd Avenue' accents with inter-personal, socio-political conflicts, and haunting spiritual mantras offering a compelling musical encounter.

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