Over two hours of perfectly blended classic 80s and 90s reggae, dancehall and lovers rock.

Reggae And Dancehall Classics

Amapiano is the most influential genre in Africa at the moment, reshaping Afro pop from Nigeria to Kenya, the UK and back.  Here's a collection of mixes showcasing the genre's wide sonic range and highlighting the very best songs coming out of South Africa

Amapiano MIxes

Soulful Amapiano Recap 2023

A series of mixes highlighting the current musical movements of Urban Africa, now in its 15th volume.

Sound of Africa Mixtape Series

Here's the latest (and my personal favorite) in my series of amapiano mixes.  for those of you new to it, the range of this genre is deceivingly eclectic.  Whereas my earlier mixes touched on the genre's early hits and the soulful house-influenced stuff, this mix showcases the hard hitting street tunes that are currently pushing the dance scene forward in SA.  Taking elements from kwaito, rap and tech house, this is amapiano at its rawest.  Featuring tunes from Mr JazziQ, Vigro Deep, Focalistic, Kamo Mphela, Busiswa and more.  Enjoy

01 Tallarsetee - Umuntu Wakho (feat. Mr Jazziq, Busta 929, Reece Madlisa & Zuma)
02 Reece Madlisa & Zuma - Sithi Sithi (feat. Mr Jazziq & Busta 929)
03 Mr JazziQ & Busta 929 - Monate (feat. Fakelove, Focalistic & Masterpiece)
04 DJ Melzi - Bayekele (feat. Mphow69 & MKeyz)
05 Busiswa - Dash iKhona (feat. Dj Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Vyno Miller & Mas Musiq)
06 Kaygee DaKing & Bizizi - Pikachu
07 Major League Djz & Abidoza - Umshiso (feat. Kamo Mphela & Crush)
08 Leehleza - Abo Malume (feat. MFR Souls)
09 Clatonic SA - Heat Overload (feat. Musa Keys, Dtrill & Cyfred)
10 Kamo Mphela - Punisher (feat. Focalistic)
11 MFR Souls - Amanikiniki (feat. Major League, Kamo Mphela & Bontle Smith)
12 Busiswa - SBWL (feat. Kamo Mphela)
13 King Groove - Kutsa (feat. Rethabile Khumalo)
14 Kamo Mphela - Menemene
15 Calvin Fallo - Stop Driver
16 Caltonic SA & Team Mosha - One Side
17 Mapara A Jazz - John Vuli Gate (feat. Ntosh Gazi & Calona)
18 KayGee DaKing, Bizizi, DJ Taptobetsa - Hello Summer (feat. Mphow69)
19 Material Golden - Vava Voom (feat. Caltonic SA)
20 Focalistic - Blecke (feat. Jazzi Disciples)
21 Alfa Kat - Phone Yam (feat. Banaba'des)
22 Vigro Deep - International (feat. Sdala The Vocalist)
23 Vigro Deep - Blue Monday (feat. Focalistic) 
24 Mr JazziQ & Busta 929 - Vsop (feat. Reece Madlisa, Zuma, Mpura, Riky Rick & 9umba)
25 De Mthuda & Ntokzin - Forbes (feat. Kammu Dee & Njelic)
26 Caltonic SA & Team Mosha - Boys
27 Mas Musiq - Sim Sima (feat. Focalistic & DBN Gogo)
28 Major League Djz & Abidoza - Ungalahleki (feat. Londie London & Thebelebe)
29 The Lowkeys & Shizo - Gugu (feat. Swartspeare)
30 Vigro Deep - Umsebenzi Wethu (feat. Zuma, Mr JazziQ, Lady Du & Reece Madlisa)
31 Busta 929 & Mpura - Umsebenzi Wethu (feat. Zuma, Mr JazziQ, Lady Du & Reece Madlisa)
32 Tallarsetee - Ngwanona (feat. Mr Jazziq, Busta 929, Reece Madlisa & Zuma)
33 Focalistic - Vrr Phaa (feat. Vigro Deep)
34 DBN Gogo - Mayonice (feat. Jobe London, Makhanj & the LowKeys)

New Age Kwaito (Amapiano Mix 2021)

Juan G - New Age Kwaito (Amapiano Mix 2021)

The first of several edits we have in store for you. 

This one takes you to the coast of Belize where the Garifuna people - descendants of shipwrecked African slaves who spread as far south as my homeland of Nicaragua - have been mixing up their ancestral african rhythms with latin and caribbean influences for centuries. The track  - off the 2008 release by the Garifuna's Women's Project - is a monster in and of itself, and was the last to be recorded for the album.  Now, with some rearrangement and increased low-end, it's ready to rock a party. Enjoy and share!

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Umalali - Mérua (Juan G & Dj Alarm Edit)

Another collection of Amapiano, featuring some of the biggest hits from the first half of the year.

Track List:
01 Felo Le Tee - Skoloto (feat. Daliwonga, Sir Trill & Myztro)
02 Souloho - Labelungu (feat. Sir Trill, Mr JazziQ & Busta 929)
03 Tee jay & Rascoe Kaos - Samsokolo (feat. Mr JazziQ, Sir Trill, ThackzinDJ & Boohle)
04 DJ Maphorisa & Tyler ICU - Banyana (feat. Sir Trill, Daliwonga & Kabza De Small)
05 Soa Mattrix - Stoko (feat. Sir Trill)
06 Mr JazziQ, Busta929 & Kabza De Small - Lakhal'itin (Feat. Zuma)
07 Musa Keys - Vula Mlomo (feat. Sir Trill & Nobantu Vilakazi)
08 Semi Tee & MDU aka TRP - Isingisi (feat. Sir Trill)
09 Boohle - Wamuhle (feat. Njelic, Ntokzin & De Mthuda)
10 Mr JazziQ - Woza (feat. Kabza De Small, Boohle & Lady Du)
11 MalumNator - Umfaz'Wephepha (feat. De Mthuda & Ntokzin)
12 TRESOR, DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small - Folasade
13 De Mthuda & Ntokzin - Vutha (feat. Sam Deep)
14 Mthuda - John Wick (feat. Sir Trill & Da Muziqal Chef)
15 Mr jazziQ - Picture Junkpark (feat. Fakelove)
16 Semi Tee & MDU aka TRP - Lomshini (feat. Sir Trill)
17 Busta 929 - SDUDLA No Slenda (feat. Mgiftoz SA)
18 Kabza De Small - Balanc'Ise (feat. Daliwonga)
19 Mas Musiq - Samthin More (feat. Vyno Miller & DJ Maphorisa)
20 Kwiish SA - LiYoshona (feat. Njelic, Malumnator & De Mthuda)

Soulful Amapiano Sessions III

Soulful Amapiano Sessions III (2021)

Afrobeats Oakland presents the first volume of our SHAYA! Amapiano mix series, mixed by yours truly.  This a good intro to this past year's hits and some personal favs. If you're in the bay arera, make sure to check us out live every 1st of the month at our SHAYA! amapiano day party.  Enjoy!

SHAYA! Vol 1 Amapiano Mix (2022)

Afrobeats Oakland presents another installment of the Sound of Africa mix series, featuring the top 2022 hits in afrobeats.  Mixed by Juan G

01 Fireboy DML - Bandana (feat. Asake) 
02 Fireboy DML - Ashawo 
03 Rema Calm Down 
04 Burna Boy - It's Plenty 
05 Omah Lay - Understand 
06 Omah Lay - Woman 
07 TayC & Adekunle Gold - D O D O (Remix)
08 King Promise - 10 Toes (feat. Omah Lay) 
09 Mavins - Overloading (feat. Crayon, Ayra Starr, LADIPOE, Magixx & Boy Spyce) 
10 Ruger - Girlfriend 
11 CKay - Emiliana 
12 AV - Big Thugs Boys 
13 Joeboy - Alcohol (Sip) 
14 Kelvyn Boy - Down Flat 
15 1da Banton - No Wahala (Remix ft. Tiwa Savage)
16 AV - Confession  
17 Omah Lay - Soso  
18 Burna Boy - Science 
19 Ayra Starr - Bloody Samaritan (feat. Loud Urban Choir) 
20 Burna Boy - Kilometre 
21 Fireboy DML - Peru 
22 Mayorkun & Victony - Holy Father 
23 Adekunle Gold & Davido - High 
24 Davido & Focalistic - Champion Sound 
25 Asake - Omo Ope (feat. Olamide) 
26 Pheelz & Davido - Electricity 
27 Asake - Terminator  
28 Victony - Apollo 
29 DJ Tunez - Bad Girl (feat. Wande Coal and Victony) 
30 Crayon - Ijo (Laba Laba)
31 Peruzzi - Hypertension 
32 Tekno - Musafa 
33 Asake - Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)
34 SPINALL & Asake - PALAZZO 
35 Asake - Sungba (Remix) (feat. Burna Boy) 
36 Lojay & Sarz - Monalisa 
37 Kizz Daniel & Tekno - Buga 
38 Carterefe & Berri-Tiga - Machala
39 Burna Boy - For My Hand (feat. Ed Sheeran) 
40 Pheelz & BNXN - FINESSE 
41 Burna Boy - Last Last

Sound Of Africa Vol 14: Top Summer Afrobeats (2022)

2 hours of (mostly) soulful amapiano from the last 12 months. Some new stuff, recent favs and deep cuts.  Enjoy

01 MDU a.k.a TRP & Kabza De Small - Sparks (feat. Spumante)
02 Kelvin Momo - Teka
03 Kelvin Momo - Heart & Soul
04 Kwiish SA - Suluka Nabo (Main Mix) (feat. Sands & De Mthuda)
05 Kwiish SA - Poyoyo (feat. De Mthuda)
06 MDU a.k.a TRP & Kabza De Small - Take Me Back
07 Gaba Cannal - The One (feat. Afrotraction)
08 Kabza De Small - Azkhale (feat. Daliwonga)
09 De Mthuda - Mumbles
10 Abidoza - Morning Glory
11 DJ Stokie - Time (feat. Kabza De Small & Mhawkeys)
12 Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa - Emakhaya (Live) (feat. Russell & Da Muziqal Chef)
13 Gaba Cannal - Dali Yim Lo (feat. Mr Abie & Kandy Beats)
14 Sam Deep - Amaxoki (feat. MalumNator)
15 Bongza - Mina Nawe (feat. Mhaw Keys)
16 Kabza De Small - Khusela (feat. Msaki)
17 Ntokzin - NgineNtombi (feat. De Mthuda, Sir Trill, Da Muziqal Chef & MalumNator)
18 DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small - Umthetho (Feat. Nia Pearl & DaliWonga)
19 Kwiish SA  -The Vaccine (feat. Kelvin Momo)
20 Soa Mattrix - December (feat. Mashudu)
21 MalumNator - Nge Monday (feat. Sam Deep & De Mthuda)
22 Gaba Cannal - Indaba Zabantu (feat. Xavi Yentin)
23 De Mthuda - Mhlaba Wonke (feat. Sino Msolo & Sipho Magudulela)
24 Abidoza - Ntombenhle (feat. Murumba Pitch, Sipho Magudulela & Tumza D'kota)
25 Da Muziqal Chef & Murumba Pitch - Obrigado (feat. Kabza De Small)
26 Slade - Wamuhle (feat. Sino Msolo, Tweezy & Yumbs)
27 Gaba Cannal - A Mpitsa (feat. Morare)
28 Kabza De Small - Sondela (feat. Ami Faku & Mhaw Keys)

Juan G's Amapiano Mixes

Soulful Amapiano Sessions IV (2022)

An 81-song 5 hour(!!!) amapiano mix of my favorites from 2021, recorded live on Axim Beach in Ghana

TRACK LIST
01 Josiah De Disciple - Spirits Of Makoela (Badimo)
02 MDU a.k.a TRP & Kabza De Small - Khushu Khusu
03 Mr JazziQ - PWTE (feat. Soul Revolver & Mellow & Sleazy)
04 Mas Musiq - Jagermeister (feat. Vigro Deep)
05 Gaba Cannal - Dlala Gaba (feat. Meez, Lungsta Fame & Pex Africah)
06 Njelic - Mudle Mali'Yakhe (feat. De Mthuda & MalumNator)
07 Teejay, ThackzinDJ & Thabiso Lavish - Amacala (feat. Dlala Thukzin, Mpura, Nkosazana_Daughter, Rascoe Kaos & Moscow)
08 DJ Maphorisa & Tyler ICU - Wami (feat. Sir Trill & Kabza De Small)
09 Team Mosha - Abafazi (Tokoloshi) (feat. Twist)
10 Semi Tee & MDU aka TRP - Madibuseng (feat. MKeyz)
11 Louis Lunch - Anthem (feat. Opique Deep)
12 Mr JazziQ & F3 Dipapa - Sgubu Se n'ICE
13 Vusinator - Mogabe
14 MDU a.k.a TRP & Kabza De Small - Uni 2 (feat. Nkulee501 & Skroef 28)
15 Loxion Deep - Stay True
16 DeepSage - Mdali (feat. Goitse Levati, Mkeyz & Blissful Sax)
17 Dlala Regal  - Dlala Captain (feat. Sir Sensei & Young Stunna)
18 Boohle - Singili (feat. Ntokzin & Ta Skipper)
19 Teejay & ThackzinDJ - Yini Sdakwa (feat. Sir Trill, Dlala Thukzin, Nkosazana_Daughter, Rascoe Kaos, Moscow & Mpura)
20 Young Stunna - eBUSUKU (feat. Soa Mattrix & Kabza De Small)
21 ATK MusiQ - Abaphantsi (Deeper Mix)
22 Soa Mattrix & DJ Maphorisa - Umama Akekho (feat. Nkosazana Daughter & Mas Musiq)
23 DJ Sumbody - Iyamemeza (feat. Drip Gogo & The Lowkeys)
24 Kammu Dee - Fastrap (feat. MalumNator & De Mthuda)
25 Ntokzin - Kutsa (feat. Cheese & MalumNator)
26 Felo Le Tee - Phori (feat. DJ Maphorisa)
27 Dj Tarico - Log Lounge
28 Busta 929 - Thixo Somandla
29 Bob Mabena - Busta Onketsang? (feat. Busta 929)
30 DBN Gogo, Musa Keys & Dinho - Possible (feat. Optimist Music ZA, Makhanj, Lebza TheVillain & Koek Sista)
31 UNLIMITED SOUL & DBN Gogo - Break Through
32 Semi Tee & MDU aka TRP - Case Closed
33 Felo Le Tee - Guluva (feat. Focalistic & Vyno Miller)
34 Team Mosha - Malunde (feat. Caltonic SA)
35 Soa Mattrix - Good Feel
36 Focalistic & Mr JazziQ - GUPTA (feat. Lady Du & Mellow & Sleazy)
37 Mr JazziQ - Nomayini (feat. Boohle & Mellow & Sleazy)
38 Soa Mattrix & DJ Maphorisa - 7 (feat. MDU a.k.a TRP)
39 Mellow & Sleazy - Possessed Whistle
40 Caltonic SA - The Rise Of The Machine
41 MDU a.k.a TRP & Kabza De Small - Wax (feat. Stakev)
42 Gaba Cannal - Sela (feat. Just Bheki & Mfundo Khumalo)
43 Soa Mattrix - Emsotra (feat. Sir Trill)
44 Musa Keys - Kakara (feat. Itu Ears & Uncle Bae)
45 MFR Souls - Mlilo (feat. Malumnator)
46 De Mthuda - Jola (feat. Sino Msolo & Da Muziqal Chef)
47 Kelvin Momo - Lalaby (feat. Babalwa & Souloho)
48 Muziqal Tone - Tech Ntonyana (Tech Mix)
49 Mas Musiq - Kumnandi ebusuku (feat. TO Starquality & Madumane)
50 MDU a.k.a TRP & Kabza De Small - Tech Love (feat. Deeper Phil & XolisoulMF)
51 Native Soul - Teenage Dreams
52 Semi Tee & MDU aka TRP - Inhliziyo 
53 Josiah De Disciple & LennonPercs - Beyond Blue
54 Kwiish SA - Night & Day (Main Mix) 
55 De Mthuda - Inganono (feat. Dali)
56 Da Muziqal Chef - Nguwe 
57 Soa Mattrix & DJ Maphorisa - Dropline
58 Dlala Regal - uMSHINI
59 MDU a.k.a TRP & Kabza De Small - Hey
60 MFR Souls - Healers Of The Soul
61 Boohle - Ngimnandi 
62 Loxion Deep - Spirit
63 Young Stunna - Ethembeni (feat. Kabza De Small)
64 Dj Tarico - Sabor
65 Caltonic SA - H12
66 Caltonic SA & JayLokas - Ice & Sugar
67 Major League Djz & LuuDadeejay - Straata
68 Ntokzin - Uk’jabula
69 Gaba Cannal - Swift
70 Cassper Nyovest - Siyathandana 
72 Aymos & Focalistic - Jemeni
73 DJ Stokie & Loxion Deep - Soke S'bone 
74 Dzo 729 - Bukelani Emakini
75 De Mthuda - Askies Um Sorry 
76 Musa Keys - Wena (feat. Sino Msolo)
77 Gaba Cannal - eGoli (feat. The Myth)
78 Josiah De Disciple & LennonPercs - BackSplash
79 Cooper SA & Junior De Rocka - Indaw'enhle (feat. Aymos & Tyler ICU)
80 TRESOR - Makosa 
81 Aymos - Ntombo
82 Mr JazziQ, Kay invictus & M.J - Halala (feat. Mellow & Sleazy)

Juan's Miscellaneous Mixes

2021 Amapiano Recap Mix (RECORDED 'LIVE' IN GHANA)

It's been a while since the last Sound of Africa mix. This time around we showcase a bunch of  big tunes coming out of Nigeria - including brand spanking new music from P-Square, J. Martins, and Dr. Sid, among others.

We also decided to expand our focus to include some of the amazing african dancehall bubbling up from artists like Kenya's Redsan, Uganda's Bebe cool and Selekta Kraze, Nigeria's  Burna Boy, and last but not least - Ghana's favorite new artist - Shatta Wale. 

Push play and enjoy the workout.

TRACK LIST:
Roses (Na So E Suppose Be) - Burna Boy
Butter Was Here - Ajebutter22
Oyari ft. Tiwa Savage - Dr. Sid
Yawa Dey (Extended Intro) - Burna Boy 
Zeee  - Selekta Kraze
Badder Than Most (Remix feat. Demarco) - Redsan
Tonemesa - Bebe Cool
Angella - Sizza Man 
Riddim - Timron
Shatta City - Shatta Wale
Nobody Move - Bebe Cool
Surulere ft Don Jazzy - Dr. Sid
Tonga ft Sarkodie - Joey B
Omo Pastor feat. BOJ - Ajebutter22
Fever feat. Shatta Wale - D2 Fever
Odo - R2Bee's
My # 1 (Numero Uno) feat. Kay Switch & May D - DJ Neptune
Taste The Money (Testimony) - P-Square 
On Top Your Matter - Wizkid
Oshe (feat. Awilo Longomba) - Praiz Oshe
Eminado feat. Don Jazzy - Tiwa Savage
Skelewu - Davido Skelewu 
Baby Tornado - Dr. Sid
Dancehall King - Shatta Wale
Ekoloma Demba - Timaya
Emmah feat. D'Banj - Kcee
Oputakumo - Terry G
Gallardo Feat. Davido - Runtown
Malo Nogedi feat. Terry G - Timaya
Pull Over feat. Wizkid - Kcee
Fo Ma Pele (Le retour du Ziguéhi) [feat. Toofan] - Charly Watta
Paper - Sheyman
Away - Iyanya
Nous les Meilleurs feat. Fally Ipupa (Juan G. DJ Tool Re-Edit) - D'Banj
Fine Fine Love - J. Martins
Chop Ogbono - Dr Sid
Gentleman (feat. Davido & Don Jazzy) - D'Prince
Chinko - Wizboy
Faro (feat. DJ Arafat & Fally Ipupa) - J. Martins

Sound Of Africa Vol.4 (2014)New Afrobeats, African Dancehall and Club Bangers Mixed by Juan G

Back with Volume 5! A mix of soulful vibes and streets anthems to get everyone ready for the new year.

Soulful Amapiano Sessions Vol. V (2023)

The good folks at Zambombazo asked me to put together a mix for their readers. So, in the spirit of the previous ¡Pa'lante! mixes, we present to you a brand new set of nu cumbia, cumbiaton, and other bangin' tunes to get you up and dancing. 

<link to article coming soon>

Track List:
01 Los Reyes De La Milanga - Plas Plas
02 Maga Bo - No Balanço da Canoa feat. Rosângela Macedo and Marcelo Yuka
03 Piper St. Sound meets Dialect Trio - La Verdolaga feat. Petardo (CumbiaDubCLub Remix)
04 Totó La Momposina - La Verdolaga feat. Petardo (CumbiaDubCLub Remix)
05 Systema Solar - Ya Veras
06 Rafael Aragon - Cumbiamba
07 Los Mirlos - La Danza Del Petroleo (Dmatth 'Cumbia Amazonica Edit)
08 G-Flux - Meneito feat Afrodita & J. Luis Caballo
09 Chancha Via Circuito - Bosques via Temperley (Duo Calhambre Remix)
10 Grupo Jalado - Baila Negra (Mix W Ron Y Velas)
11 Sonora x Dany F - India Matea x Coral (remix by Nopalero Phunq)
12 Sonora Palacio - Llega la Cigüña (Manduka Remix)
13 Los Cojolites - Luna Negra (Uproot Andy RMX)
14 Banda Westfalica - Carimbo (Chong X Remix)
15 Thornato - Gaita Gaita
16 Atropolis - Una Mezcla Costeña (feat. Darwin Escorcia)
17 Rene Armesz - Balanceo (DJ Melo Edit)
18 Grupo Socavon - Homenaje a Justino (Uproot Andy RMX)
19 Celia Cruz - La Vida Es Un Carnaval (Doc & Jes Moombahton Remix)
20 Sazon Booya - Ode To Hector
21 Kingman Fire El Canto
22 Santos - El Infierno
23 Los Ribereños - Silbando (GRC Remix)
24 Fruko - A La Memoria Del Muerto (Meistro Sol Power Remix)
25 Frente Cumbiero - Pitchito
26 Martina Camargo - El Mohan (2melo & Atropolis)
27 Cabo Blanco - Santo Diablo
28 Balla et ses balladins x J. Cole (Juan G. live Mash Up)


¡Zambombazo! New Cumbia, Tropical, & Other Bass-Heavy Diaspoic rhythms

Soca Brainwash was one of my highlights from this year's Carnival. In particular, the throwback stage. I got inspired and decided to do a  a lil' recap of my own featuring some of the biggest songs from 2023, alongside some older hits, and a few  standout riddims from the covid years.

Brain on Soca: A TRIBUTE TO SOCA BRAINWASH(2023)

As promised, here's the follow-up to our Reggae Nice Again revival mix, with a focus on extended dub versions, dubbed out one-offs, and dub-heavy riddims. 

Big tunes from current revivalists Addis Pablo, Chronixx, Jah 9, and Kabaka Pyramid, as well as elder statesmen like Linval Thompson, Third World & Capleton, Big Youth and Johnny Osbourne. 

01 Things ah Dub – Tailsman
02 Tings ah Get Tough – Tailsman
03 Bun Dem Riddim Version
04 Fyah Pon Dem – Raphael
05 Make it Bun Dem (Dreadsquad Remix) – Skrillex & Damian ‘Junior Gong’ Marley
06 Them Free the Seas Abroad (Dub Mix) – The Mighty Diamonds
07 Rockers International Version – Addis Pablo
08 Thanks and Praise feat. Chezidek – Addis Pablo
09 Weeping and Mourning – Marlon Asher
10 Chant Rastafari – Vivian Jones
11 Belly Full – Linval Thompson
12 His Majesty – Addis Pablo
13 Have U Ever Riddim (Dubwise)
14 Have U Ever (Guitar Version)
15 To The Foundation – Robert Dallas
16 No Lose No War - Eccleton Jarrett
17 Warrior – Robert Dallas
18 Live Right – Big Youth
19 Alpha & Omega (Dub version) – Chronixx
20 Alpha & Omega – Chronixx
21 Rude Bwoy – Micahel Rose
22 Warfare - Chuck Fenda & Junior Reid
23 A Murdah - Jah Cure & Bounty Killer
24 Inna Rub A Dub Style Riddim (Instrumental)
25 Lurking – Ziggi Recado
26 New Name – Jah 9
27 No Love (Plead My Cause) – Bitty Mclean
28 Modern Day Slavery (Extended Dub Mix) – Busy Signal
29 Modern Day Slavery – Busy Signal
30 Soldiers – Mavado
31 Ghetto Blues – Kabaka Pyramid feat. Chronixx
32 Deliverance Dub - Luciano
33 Deliverance – Luciano
34 Juicy Black – Earl Sixteen
35 Juicy Dub – Earl Sixteen
36 Cultivator Riddim Version
37 Perfect Tree – Chronixx
38 Herb Defenda – Kabaka Pyramid
39 Good Hearted People feat. Capleton (Dub Architect Remix) – Third World
40 Love is Universal Riddim Version
41 Forty Days & Forty Nights – Johnny Osbourne
42 Free My Chains - Gappy Ranks
43 Wicked Evil Man – Busy Signal  Exco Levy


Reggae Dubb'n Again: Revival inna Dubwise Style Presented By Digging4gold

I wanted to share a small tribute mix to Ghana's fallen hiplife soldier - Castro the Destroyer - who reportedly drown on July 6th while on a boat trip in the Volta Region. 

Unlike some of his other contemporaries, Castro managed to remain consistent throughout his 11+ year career, often straddling between hiplife, Azonto, and hip hop all while producing hit after hit.

Even as Ghana's musical trends changed, his love for Ghana's  heritage remained as part of his repretoire, and is evident in his early songs like "Toffee," and "Sradenam." His unmistakable falsetto voice was reminiscent of his highlife forefathers, and added an endearing and long-lasting quality to his music. 

In 2009, while I was living in Accra, Castro had his breakout hit - "African Girls" - featuring the recently denied blackstar footballer, Asamoah Gyah. The song not only became the soundtrack to Ghana's summer, but it reached audiences far outside of its borders - ushering in attention on the rising Ghanaian hiplife scene the was evolving into Azonto. 

This mix is not comprehensive by any means, but rather a small collection of some of my favorite songs by - and featuring  - Castro. I hope you enjoy as we send our love to this mighty musical talent. Rest in Power, champion.

Track List:
Dome Na Mendowo
Ohemaa  - Wutah Kobby (feat. Castro)
Olofofo (feat. Godwin Dash)
Toffee
Sradenam
African girls (feat Asamoah Gyan)
Meko Me Shody -  Batman aka Samini(Feat. Castro)
She Dey do Me
Do The Dance feat. Asamoah Gyan
Azonto 320
Wu Nti ft Bisa Kdei
Ayooo - Cash Unit (feat. Castro & Screwface)

Castro The Destroyer Tribute Mix Presented By Juan G (Digging4gold)

Afrobeats Oakland presents a our annual recap of the biggest records in the club late 2022-2023. Enjoy!

01 Asiwaju - Ruger
02 People - Libianca
03 Do You Mind? - Adekunle Gold
04 City Boys - Burna Boy
05 KANTE (feat. Faye) - Davido
06 Rush - Ayra Starr
07 Talibans 2 - Byron Messia x Burna Boy
08 Lonely At The Top - Asake
09 Reason - Omah Lay
10 On Form - Burna Boy
11 Rhythm & Blues - Ayra Starr
12 Ta Ta Ta  - Bayanni
13 Soweto (Remix feat. Omah Lay) - Victony
14 Duffle Bag -Joeboy
15 Jonzing Boy - Ruger
16 Dey Play - Burna Boy
17 Amapiano -  Asake & Olamide
18 La Maluka - Blaqnick & MasterBlaq
19 Elon Musk - Shallipopi
20 Ex Convict - Shallipopi
21 Bank of America - Seyi Vibez
22 Nack - The Therapist
23 Koo Koo Fun (feat. Tiwa Savage & DJ Maphorisa) - Major Lazer & Major League DJz
24 Shu! (feat. Chley) - Diamond Platnumz
25 Ojapiano -KCee
26 Abracadabra (Remix) (feat. Naira Marley, Skiibii & Wizkid) - Rexxie
27 UNAVAILABLE (feat. Musa Keys) - Davido
28 Sunmomi - Asake
29 Organise - Asake
30 Maitama (Going) (feat. Ch'cco) - Teni, Mayorkun & Costa Titch
31 Bi Nigeria - Tomi Tribe & Toyé
32 Ogaranya - Adekunle Gold
33 Who Told You - J Hus
34 Otilo (Izz Gone) - Poco Lee & HotKid
35 FEEL - Davido
36 Terminator - King Promise
37 GWAGWALADA - BNXN fka Buju, Kizz Daniel
38 Party No Dey Stop - Adekunle Gold & Zinoleesky
39 Water - Tyla
40 HALLELUJAH (feat. Blaqbonez) - CKay
41 Basquiat - Asake
42 Ngozi (feat. Ayra Starr) - Crayon
43 Carry Me Go - Khaid & Boy Spyce
44 Spyro - Who Is Your Guy?
45 RTID (Rich Till I Die) - Kizz Daniel
46 Xtra Cool - Young Jonn
47 If You Leave - Young Jonn
48 Peace - MohBad
49 Sunshine - Asake
50 Stamina - Tiwa Savage, Ayra Starr & Young Jonn
51 Joha - Asake
52 2:30 - Asake
53 Kolapiano Vol 2 (Isakaba) - Kolaboy
54 Coupe Bibamba - Awilo Longomba/ Sability - Ayra Starr
55 I'm A Mess - Omah Lay
56 Charm - Rema
57 SETE - K.O
58 OVER DEM - Davido
59 Wetin - Yardin
60 Slip N Slide (feat. Skillibeng & Shenseea) - Wizkid
61 You - CKay
62 LEADER! - Lojay
63 I Want Peace - Ruger
64 Jinja - Olamide

Juan G - Sound Of Africa Vol 15 (2023 Recap)

We've compiled our favorite soulful amapiano songs of 2023 and split them into several 2hr mixes.  Here's Part one - a perfect summary of the sound that Kelvin Momo unleashed with his 2022 hit album, "Amukelani".  Enjoy!

01 Mick-Man - Bekezela (feat. Dinky Kunene)
02 Taribo West & Dr Lamondro - Mob Ties (feat. Jonty)
03 Kailey Botman & Yumbs - Say No More
04 Kelvin Momo - Umoya (feat. Mashudu & Yumbs)
05 DJ Stokie - Skeem sami (feat. Omit ST, Jay Sax & Sino Msolo)
06 Pabi Cooper & Yumbs - Dali Wam (feat. MaWhoo, Nkosazana Daughter)
07 Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa - Nguwe Wedwa (feat. Mashudu & Leandra.Vert)
08 Mac Lopez - Thethelele (feat. Soulful G)
09 Sino Msolo - Thuli (feat. Sam Deep & Dr Thulz)
10 Mick-Man - Granny's Love 2.0 (feat. Kelvin Momo)
11 Slade, Nkosazana Daughter & Tycoon - Ndoni Ya Manzi (feat. Khanyisa & Marcus MC)
12 Taribo West & Dr Lamondro - Impilo Ayisafani (feat. NtoMusica & Lunga Dima)
13 DJ Stokie - Aw'ufani Nabanye (feat. Ben Da Prince & Nkosazana Daughter)
14 Felo Le Tee & Mellow & Sleazy - uDali (feat. Noxolo Ngema & MaWhoo)
15 Khanyisa, ZEENHLE & Marsey - Mjolo (feat. Tycoon, Marcus MC, Yumbs & Shakes & Les)
16 TeepeeMassoxs, Kelvin Momo & Stixx - 1575
17 Kelvin Momo - Imikhuleko (feat. Makhanj)
18 DJ Jaivane - Simnandi Khakhulu (feat. Kiddyondebeat)
19 MaWhoo - Indoda (feat. ShaunMusiq)
20 Deeper Phil - Torrobella (feat. Mandy_ZA, Bongza & Shino Kikai)
21 Deeper Phil - Hamba Juba (feat. Bongza, Shino Kikai & Yallunder)
22 De Mthuda & Da Muziqal Chef - Kude (feat. Lannie Billion & Sam Deep)
23 Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa - Amantombazane (feat. Samthing Soweto)
24 Pushkin & Springle - Welele (feat. Mankay & ChocoDynasty)
25 Khanyisa, Sino Msolo & TBO - Delulu (feat. Tycoon, Marcus MC & Shakes & Les)
26 Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa - Yiyo (feat. Mashudu, Leandra.Vert & Chronical Deep)
27 LuuDadeejay - eDuze Kwako (feat. Baby S.O.N & Yumbs )
28 Deeper Phil - Lindela (feat. Kabza De Small, Nkosazana Daughter & George Lesley)
29 Gaba Cannal - Still In The 90s (feat. El'Kaydee & Starbon)
30 Soa Mattrix, Sir Trill feat. B33kay SA, Cnethemba Gonelo, Frank Mabeat, Tribal Soul - Athandwe

Soulful Amapiano Sessions (2023 Recap) [Part One]

We've compiled our favorite soulful amapiano songs of 2023 and split them into several 2hr mixes. Here's Part Two of the series, which focuses on soulful songs that fused funkier, upbeat production with elements of house and tech. Enjoy!

01 Balcony Mix Africa, Murumba Pitch & Major League Djz - Imali ye lobola (feat. Mathandos, S.O.N & Omit ST)
02 Mick-Man - Uvalo (feat. Vocal Kat & Thiino)
03 Culprit 001 & SV MUSIQ - Noma Kunzima (feat. LeeMckrazy)
04 Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa - Nana Thula (feat. Njelic, Young Stunna & Xolani Guitars)
05 Sino Msolo - Noma Kanjani (feat. Kabza De Small, MaWhoo & Azana)
06 Lebza Lebza TheVillain - Wena Wethu (feat. Sino Msolo, Chley & Musa Keys)
07 Luu Nineleven - Play Me (feat. Dlala Regal)
08 DJ Stokie - Awukhuzeki (feat. Omit ST, Sobzeen & ZEENHLE)
09 Abidoza - Beautiful We Are (feat. KB Motsilanyane)
10 Taribo West & Dr Lamondro - Zolo Lam (feat. Murumba Pitch & Zama)
11 Sam Deep - Isthutha (Inkinga Abangan Bam) [feat. De Mthuda & MaWhoo & Mkeyz]
12 Amu Classic & Kappie - Kube Busy (feat. Muziqal Tone, Frankeyz & LeeMcKrazy)
13 MaWhoo - Simoja (feat. Shaun Musiq, TBO, Kabelo Sings, Xduppy &  Ftearse)
14 De Mthuda - Uzobuya (feat. Mashudu & The Bless)
15 Mas Musiq - Ama Wishi Wishi (feat. Aymos, LEON LEE & Howard Gomba)
16 Rea WMNTA, Tonic Blue & Menzi Soul - Siya'Jola (Feat. Josiah de Disciple)
17 Luu Nineleven - Mashonisa (feat. Vocal SZN)
18 Mick-Man - Izapha (feat. Mphoet)
19 Nkosazana Daughter - Empinikazi (feat. Kabza De Small)
20 Bontle Smith - Mme Mmatswale (feat. Tyler ICU, Desoul & CooperSA)
21 Mas Musiq - Banomona (feat. Bontle Smith & Nia Pearl)
22 Kelvin Momo - Yeee (feat. Zwayetoven & Manji-T)
23 Kelvin Momo - Jz56wv
24 De Mthuda - iMali (feat. Yallunder)
25 Mick-Man - Aba Yellow (feat. Eemoh)
26 Deeper Phil - Asisalali (feat. MaWhoo & Shino Kikai)
27 DJ Stokie - Into Engapheli (feat. Ndoose_SA, Boohle & Sobzeen)
28 Megadrumz - Exe Bafethu (feat Zanda Zakuza)
29 Sam Deep - iMALI YE NTWANA (feat. MalumNator & Zwayetoven)
30 Kota Embassy - Musical Substance (feat. SjavasDaDeejay, TitoM & Tiego Laz)

Soulful Amapiano Sessions (2023 Recap) [Part Two]

My girl hipped me this amazing modern ethiopian song, from the southern part of Ethiopia, a while back. It quickly became one of my favorites.  I decided to give it a boost for the club. let me know what y'all think

R.I.P Manalemosh Dibo.

Ej Wedelay (Juan G's Ethiopian Bass Remix)

As part of my annual HD purge, here's a mix of 3-step from early 2024 that I put together while traveling around South Africa and Ghana last year.

3-Step Mix (2024)

I was feeling how this Ghana Independence day set came out so I decided to re-record it for y'all. Approx. 70 of my all-time favorite Ghanaian Classics. Enjoy!

GH Classics (Ghana Independence Day Mix by Juan G) 2025

My man DJ Alarm and I flipped one of my favorite tracks by this amazing afro-peruvian legend, Susana baca. Chopped up and re-imagined for the club.  Enjoy!

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Susana Baca - Plena Y Bomba (DJ Alarm & Juan G. Remix)

As the summer comes to a close, I figured there' s no better way to keep the vibes going than to share my latest Sound of Africa mix!  The response to the mix cd, which I've been pushing at my gigs for the last few months, has been so overwhelmingly positive that I decide to share it as a free download.  Hope y'all enjoy!

Track list:
1. Digging4gold Radio Intro 
2. Ojuelegba - Wizkid 
3. Bend Down Pause (ft. Wizkid) - Runtown 
4. My Body feat. Timaya - Solidstar 
5. Sanko + (Remix) [feat. Destra] - Timaya
6. Telephone Lies ft. Cynthia Morgan - Spydaman 
7. Jam It ft. Timaya & 2Face - DJ Xclusive 
8. LookuLooku - Mavins
9. Tam Tam (feat. Size 8) - Willy Paul
10. System Ya Kigo - Linga (Kigooco Ya Yesu) - Allan Aaron
11. African Baby ft. Eddy Kenzo - Teddy-A
12. One Centimeter + (Remix) [feat. Iyanya] - Jaguar 
13. Tomorrow - Reekado Banks 
14. Woju - Kiss Daniel 
15. Amayanagbo - Timaya 
16. Balaumba (Remix ft. Eddy Kenzo) - Bé Bi Philip
17. Sangolo (feat. MC Galaxy) - Effjay 
18. Ginger ft. Wizkid - L.A.X
19. The Sound (feat. Uhuru & DJ Buckz) - Davido 
20. Owo Ni Koko - Davido
21. Sweetie My Belle - Amaikah 
22. Shuperu - Orezi  
23. Sugar (Remix feat. Davido) - Abizzy
24. Indomie (Remix Ft. Davido, Olamide, CDQ) - MasterKraft
25. Repete - Deekay 
26. Godwin - Korede Bello
27. Hidaya (feat. Chikuzee) - Susumila
28. Feel It (Africa) ft. Harrysong & Iyanya - Kcee 
29. Wolo Wolo - Tchess Preza 
30. Nitakupwelepweta - Yamoto Band 
31. Shake Body - Skales 
32. Zoungou Zoungou Dance - Bebeto Bongo 
33. Adaobi - Mavins 
34. Lepeleme (feat. Iyanya) - Rundatrax 
35. Kwaroro - J. Martins
36. Gboza ft. Davido - R2Bee’s


Sound Of Africa Vol 6:  Summer 2015 Afrobeats, East African, & African Dancehall

Not familiar with ZimDancehall?  This mix is an introduction to the sound of Harare, featuring a few shona-infused Dancehall classics alongside some the latest ZimDancehall riddims that are currently in heavy rotation at every Zimbabwean club.

01 Ndini Uya Uya - Souljah Love
02 Minana -  Souljah Love & Cello Culture
03 No Reverse Deal - Winky D

Body Slam Riddim
04 Kwatinobva Kwakasiyana -  Seh Calaz
05 Mai Devante - Shinsoman
06 Tasangana Zvidhakwa - Yoz & Shinsoman

Mad Level Riddim
07 Zunza Mukwende - Gee Brandon
08 Burn Up The Devil - Mic Inity
09 Aenda Nenyika - Tocky Vybz

Silent Killer 2 Riddim
10 Kutamba Zvemu TV - Ricky Fire
11 Luv Yakadaro - Rebel
12 Prep Fi d Worst - Freeman
13 Kana Achifamba - Killer T

14 Itai Ndione - Killer T

Anthem Riddim
15 Haaite - Zapper
16 Magitare (ft. Lazzie T) - Tsangamidzi
17 Kudzamisa Pfungwa - Tocky Vybz

Zim Dancehall Definition
18 Convetable Benzi - Ricky Fire
19 Daimandi vhumbamirawo - Lady Squanda
20 Magudu gudu - Ras Caleb
21 Handisi Kuganza - Souljah Love

Number 1 Riddim
22 Dairai Mafans Angu - Seh Calaz
23 Ndini Inini - Lady Squanda
24 #1 Riddim - Ricky Fire
25 Ngoma Futi - Winky D
26 Party We Party - Ninja Kid

27 Not Nice - Winky D

Werras Riddim
28 Vaudzei - Seh Calaz
29 Ndinokugaya - Freeman
30 Ndouya Ikoko - Jah  Bless

31 Handikengenge - X Patriot

First Lesson Riddim
32 Huya Umbondi Ryda - Lady Squanda
33 Munhu Wenyama - Seh Calaz
34 Holiday - Winky D & Guspy Warrior

35 Bhonzo - Jay C
36 Woshora - Winky D
37 Kwese Kwandoenda - Ras Caleb

Tylerkim Riddim
38 Tiri Murudo -  Wreckless & Tererai
39 Ndivhurei Maziso Ndione - Tocky Vybz
40 Give Thnx and Praise - Spiderman

Feelings Repacked Riddim 
41 Mhai - Tocky Vybz

42 Disappear - Winky D

<a href='https://theartistunion.com/tracks/de6f60'>Download for free on The Artist Union</a>

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Juan G. - ZimDancehall To The World Presented By Digging4gold

***This mix, consisting of mostly 2015 riddims, was originally put together to accompany the ZimDancehall piece we did for Mixolgi earlier this year, and is meant to serve as an introduction to the sound of Harare, Zimbabwe.  Check out the mini-doc and article here: 
http://www.mixologi.com/zimdancehall-voice-zimbabwes-youth/

TRACK LIST
01 Ndini Uya Uya - Souljah Love
02 Minana - Souljah Love & Cello Culture
03 No Reverse Deal - Winky D

Body Slam Riddim
04 Kwatinobva Kwakasiyana - Seh Calaz
05 Mai Devante - Shinsoman
06 Tasangana Zvidhakwa - Yoz & Shinsoman

Mad Level Riddim
07 Zunza Mukwende - Gee Brandon
08 Burn Up The Devil - Mic Inity
09 Aenda Nenyika - Tocky Vybz

Silent Killer 2 Riddim
10 Kutamba Zvemu TV - Ricky Fire
11 Luv Yakadaro - Rebel
12 Prep Fi d Worst - Freeman
13 Kana Achifamba - Killer T

14 Itai Ndione - Killer T

Anthem Riddim
15 Haaite - Zapper
16 Magitare (ft. Lazzie T) - Tsangamidzi
17 Kudzamisa Pfungwa - Tocky Vybz

Zim Dancehall Definition
18 Convetable Benzi - Ricky Fire
19 Daimandi vhumbamirawo - Lady Squanda
20 Magudu gudu - Ras Caleb
21 Handisi Kuganza - Souljah Love

Number 1 Riddim
22 Dairai Mafans Angu - Seh Calaz
23 Ndini Inini - Lady Squanda
24 #1 Riddim - Ricky Fire
25 Ngoma Futi - Winky D
26 Party We Party - Ninja Kid

27 Not Nice - Winky D

Werras Riddim
28 Vaudzei - Seh Calaz
29 Ndinokugaya - Freeman
30 Ndouya Ikoko - Jah Bless

31 Handikengenge - X Patriot

First Lesson Riddim
32 Huya Umbondi Ryda - Lady Squanda
33 Munhu Wenyama - Seh Calaz
34 Holiday - Winky D & Guspy Warrior

35 Bhonzo - Jay C
36 Woshora - Winky D
37 Kwese Kwandoenda - Ras Caleb

Tylerkim Riddim
38 Tiri Murudo - Wreckless & Tererai
39 Ndivhurei Maziso Ndione - Tocky Vybz
40 Give Thnx and Praise - Spiderman

Feelings Repacked Riddim 
41 Mhai - Tocky Vybz

42 Disappear - Winky D

ZimDancehall to the World presented by Digging4gold

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ZimDancehall to the World presented by Digging4gold (Jan 2016)

RUNDOWN RADIO's 2 hr long end-of-the-year special episode recapping the biggest afrobeats of 2017!  Hear the top tunes that ruled the dance as well as some of our personal favorites and a choice selection of awesome tunes that may have fallen under the radar.  We round it all up with a definitive top 10 of the year so sit back, press play and hear what the year in afrobeats sounded like!

Hosted by Juan G and Swee-T Gyal

Rundown Radio Afrobeats Show

Rundown Radio: Best of 2017 Afrobeats

Here's my best of 2019 mix originally aired on Rundown radio January 2020.  Over 2 hours and 100+ songs recapping the year in Afrobeats. enjoy!

Rundown Radio: Best of 2019 Afrobeats

It's been a minute (actually 7 years) since I focused one of these Sound of Africa mixes solely on South Africa, but you can't deny the excitement around Amapiano.  It's been one of the most exciting genres to come out of the continent recently.  2019 saw it explode beyond South African borders and start influencing producers and DJs all over the world, including many Nigerian afrobeat hitmakers.  This mix is a quick introduction to some of the biggest hits in the genre and hopefully demonstrates why people are so excited to see where the genre will go.

01 Nomakanjani - Londie London 
02 Chuze (feat. Samthing Soweto) - DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small
03 Ahh Baby (feat. Sandy MRD) - Kabza De Small 
04 Eish (feat. Monique Bingham) - Oskido 
05 Zaka (feat. Aymos, DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small) - Mas Musiq 
06 Tender Love (feat. DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small) - Sha Sha 
07 Emcimibini (feat. Aymos, Samthing Soweto, Mas Musiq & Myztro) - DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small
08 Harmony (Love Affair Stroke) - Loxion Deep 
09 Dust - MFR Souls 
10 Tester (feat. King Monada) - Daliwonga 
11 Pushaa (feat. Mkeyz) - Bantu Elements 
12 Akulaleki (feat. ShaSha, DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small) - Samthing Soweto 
13 No Ties (Amapiano Remix) (feat. King Monada & MFR Souls) - Tshego 
14 Love You Tonight (feat. DJ Maphorisa, Sha Sha & Kabza De Small) - MFR Souls  
15 Baleka (feat. Chymamusique) - Zano
16 Yeye (Original Mix) (feat. Dladla Mshunqis) - Gaba Cannal 
17 Gugulethu (De Mogul SA Amapiano Remix) - Prince Kaybee 
18 Unomuntu (feat. Professor & Tendee Jay) - De Mogul SA 
19 Going In (feat. Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa) - Sha Sha
20 Sgubu Se Monati (feat. Vigro Deep & Dj Buckz) - JazziDisciples 
21 Ke Star (feat. Vigro Deep) - Focalistic
22 NdiKuze (feat. The Lowkeys, Kabza Da Small & MoonChild) - Major League Djz & Focalistic
23 Shoota Moghel - Major League Djz & Focalistic 
24 JEBSON [ Original mix] - Thebelebe 
25 Tikoloshi (feat. Kaygee Daking & Bizizi) - Soweto’s Finest 
26 Lorch (feat. Semi Tee, Miano & Kammu Dee) - DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small 
27 Mercedes (feat. Focalistic) - Semi Tee
28 Askies (feat. Josiah De Disciple, Fakelove, Moonchild Sanelly & MDU aka TRP) - JazziDisciples & Mr JazziQ
29 Sing It Back (feat. DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small) - Sha Sha 
30 Lalela (feat. The Squad) - MFR Souls

Sound of Africa vol 12: Amapiano (Summer 2020)

Non-stop mix of some of the biggest Azonto anthems from the last year. As always, check out www.digging4gold.tumblr.com for more mixes and downloads

Tracked out ZIP folder here: (*NEW LINK*)
http://www26.zippyshare.com/v/99610220/file.html

01 LIFE SAVER FEAT. DONAEO - E.L
02 AYI (AZONTO GHOST TUNE) - CRISS WADDLE FT. BISA
03 DANCE TONIGHT - SONNI BALLI
04 TWAAME LALA - STAY JAY
05 GARGANNTUAN BODY - 5-FIVE
06 AZONTO - A'WON BOYZ
07 WINDECK (AZONTO REMIX)* - CABO SNOOP
08 DUN DUN FEAT. ICE PRINCE - BEBE SUMTIN
09 KOLOM - BUK BAK
10 KUKERE - IYANYA
11 HALLELUJAH FEAT. MANIFEST - E.L
12 AZONTO USA FEAT. SARKODIE - SHEGGE
13 INNIT (UK AZONTO) - GASMILLA
14 PEACE TO DA EYE	 - B-NICE KYENOMAME	
15 PUSH OVER FT. DONAE'O - V.I.P
16 MAMMA MIA FEAT. E.L & JIGGY - PAPPY KOJO
17 OBUU MO - E.L
18 CHOP MY MONEY (FEAT AKON & MAY-D) - P-SQUARE
19 ANTENNA - FUSE ODG
20 ALINGO - P-SQUARE
21 LIFE (WALAAHI) - R2BEES
22 ONE GHANA (FOR YOUR POCKET) - E.L
23 CASANOVA - 4X4
24 YENKO NKOAA (FEAT. STAY JAY) - EDUWODZI
25 LEGGINGS PARTY - YAW SIKI
26 VERA FT. JOEY - D-BLACK
27 MOKO NI - 4X4
28 ATOR MI LINE - BUK BAK
29 LAPAZ TOYOTA - GURU
30 FINE LADY - LYNXXX
31 AZONTO 4 NIMA - MOE SBW
32 BOSSU KENA (FEAT. APPIETUS) - 5-FIVE
33 PREPAID GIRL - STAY JAY
34 HA MI SHOULDER - D-BLACK
35 MEHIA - KAY ZEE FT NANA
36 MOVE TO DA GYAL DEM FT. SARKODIE - DANAE'O
37 FORMAT GURLZ - STAY JAY
38 BODY LOTION - KECHE
39 COCOA SEASON FT. E.L - KECHE
40 AZONTO FIESTA - SARKODIE

Juan G. & DJ Tsedi - Azonto Fiesta: The Biggest Azonto Anthems

This was the first installment of the Sound of Africa mixtape series.  I originally posted this on the digging4gold site April 2011. 

http://digging4gold.tumblr.com/post/4815480559/the-offical-sound-of-africa-vol-1-mixtape

At the time, the Azonto sound was still developing and was not yet a household name in Ghana. The biggest hit at the time - and one of the songs that led to the Azonto explosion - "Muje Baya," was blasting out out of every kiosk and open street pub in Accra. 

So, after months of dancing to these tunes, My friend, DJ Kev, and I decided to rent some cdjs and lock ourselves up in a dusty Accra apartment for a couple hours to bust out this mix.  Looking back, this mix is a great example of the transition hiplife was making into the more house-oriented production of Azonto.  It nothing else, if was definitely the launching point for my current musical trajectory. Enjoy!

Tracked out zip folder here:
http://www15.zippyshare.com/v/50279178/file.html

01. King Ayisoba - Sister feat. Treach
02. 4x4 - Makomah (Miss Doctor)
03 Sway - Sheperd's Pie feat. Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
04. Ruff n' Smooth - Sex Machine
05. Wande Coal - Bumper to Bumper
06. Mimi - Good Love feat. Sazzy
07. Eazzy - Wengeze
08. Zigi - U Sey Wey Tin
09. Dj Cndo - Amerido (South Africa)
10. 5 five - Move Back (Muje Baya)
11. Stay Jay - Shashee Wowo
12. Timaya - Mama Yekuli
13. Ruff n' Smooth - Boom Boom Back
14. Adezi - Wo Ma Me Twe b/w 'My Sweetie' African Party Break
15. Adani Best - jata Bi (Ga Version)
16. Flavour - Adamma
17. Nana Boro - Eha Ye de (Bebia Awo)
18. J. Martins - Jukpa feat. Bracket
19. Bracket - No Time feat. P-Square
20. J. Martins - Good or bad feat. Timaya
21. 2 In 1 - Hudaada
22. Eazzy - Bo Wonsem Ma Me
23. Flavour - Ashawo (Nwa Baby Remix)
24. Iwan - Who's bad?
25. D'banj - Ogbono feli feli
26. 9ice - Gongo Aso
27. Kwaku T - Kwaku Tu Tu feat. Eazzy
28. D'banj & Mo Hits All Stars - Pere
29. DJ Zeez - Collabo
30. Bradez - Freestyle (Party Hard Remix)
31. Akoo Nana - Mungu feat. Ruff n' Smooth
32. Danaeo - Fly

Sound of Africa vol. 1: Azonto, Hiplife & Naija Rap (2011)

It's been too long since I first wanted to make this mix, but its finally done. These tracks were incredibly hard to find, but with the help of some amazing South African friends I was able to gather an awesome collection of classic old school kwaito. Peep the blog write-up on the mix:
http://digging4gold.tumblr.com/post/49903909062/pantsula-4-life-kwaitos-golden-era-mix

Kwaito's rise parallelled the end of Apartheid and the beginning of democracy in South Africa.  The music of that time exuded the collective sign of relief that black south Africans were experiencing. This mix is old school kwaito at its best. Golden era business! 

Tracked out zip folder download here: http://www19.zippyshare.com/v/86817986/file.html

01 Trybe - Madau
02 Thebe - Philly
03 Mapaputsi - I Really Like It
04 Alaska - Accuse
05 Alaska - Hosherr
06 Copper Head - Copper Head
07 Kabelo - Pantsula 4 Life
08 Mandoza - 50/50 feat. M'du
09 Arthur - Oyi Oyi
10 TKZee & Benni - Guz
11 Chiskop - Ziphiphani Lapho
12 Spikiri - Vat en Sit
13 M'du - Mazolo
14 MaWillies - Gagu
15 TKZee - Delela
16 Aba Shante - Girls
17 MaWillies - Intwejani
18 Mapaputsi - Expect
19 Chiskop - Klaimar
20 Trompies - magasman
21 TKZee - Palafala feat. S'bu
22 M'du - O Suna Mang (Ke Le Teng)
23 Jakarumba - Zong'thola Kahle
24 Jakarumba - Tussen
25 Mshoza - Kortes (Kasi Luv) feat. Mzambiya
26 Tokollo - Ndlovu Yangena
27 M'du - Siya Jola (Pk'Salayo)

Pantsula 4 Life; Kwaito's Golden Era presented by Juan G (Digging4Gold)

So this was supposed to be the 2nd part of the promo mix for our Fever Pitch Day party that never happened due to Covid (stupid Coivd).  But at least now you get to enjoy over two hours of some of my favorite 80s and 90s Reggae and Dancehall tracks in the comfort of your own home or headphones (silver linings are everywhere!)

80s & 90s Reggae & Dancehall Classics

80s & 90s Reggae & Dancehall Classics pt.2

So this was supposed to be the 1st part of promo mix for our Fever Pitch Day party that never happened due to Covid (stupid Coivd). But at least now you get to enjoy over two hours of some of my favorite 80s and 90s Reggae and Dancehall tracks in the comfort of your own home or headphones (silver linings are everywhere!)

80s & 90s Reggae & Dancehall Classics pt.1

Amapiano is by far one of the most influential genres coming out of Africa right now. I decided to drop a few mixes to showcase the range of this sound. 

This particular mix aims to capture the moment it crossed over by compiling the wave of songs that helped elevate it from a niche scene confined winthin the kasis of Pretoria and Soweto, to the becoming the most dominant sound in South Africa.

01 DJ Maphorisa x Kabza De Small - We'Mama (feat. Shasha)
02 DJ Maphorisa x Kabza De Small - Lerato (feat. Bontle Smith)
03 The Lowkeys - Shaker (feat. DJ Sumbody)
04 Jobe London & Mphow69 - Sukendleleni (feat. Kamo Manje)
05 Ngwaneso Ngwaneso & ThackzinDJ - Ayikho La
06 Calvin Fallo - Two Thousand
07 Oskido - O Jeleng (feat. Bhizer)
08 Pencil & Zing Master -Tshwara
09 Zing Mastar - Izolo (feat. Jess)
10 Dadaman & Mapentane - Zaka Zaka (feat. Nkuli & Villa)
11 Dadaman - Majaiva (feat. Tsitso)
12 Pencil & Zing Master - Serope Kontle
13 Caltonic SA - CBD (feat. Maya SA)
14 De Mthuda & Njelic - Bade
15 KayGee DaKing & Bizizi - Kokota Killer Kau)
16 DJ Stokie - Amainternational (feat. Lebo & Killa)
17 DJ Sumbody - Ngwana Daddy ft. Kwesta, Thebe, Vettys & Vaal Nation
18 DJ Sumbody - Monate Mpolaye (feat. Cassper Nyovest, Thebe & Veties)
19 Team Mosha, Junior Taurus & Blaklez - Phuza Kahle
20 Gaba Cannal - Let It Be
21 Soul Dictators & DrumPope - AbaGezi
22 De Mthuda - #### (Main Mix)
23 Tallarsetee & Mfr Souls - Nomakanjani
24 Kabza De Small - Jikeleza (feat. Khanyisa Jaceni)
25 Vusinator - Gigagbyte (feat. Soso & Killa)
26 MFR Souls - Bamb'ikhanda (feat. Tallarsetee)
27 Semi Tee - Labantwana Ama Uber (Radio Mix) (feat. Miano & Kammu Dee)
28 Kabza De Small & Leehleza - Ur Sheetee (feat. Moonchild Sanelly)
29 Kabza De Small - Bamba La (Main Mix) (feat. Leehleza & Stokie)
30 Kabza De Small - Umshove (feat. Leehleza)
31 Kabza De Small - Amabele Shaya (Original Mix) (feat. Leehleza)
32 Zero12Finest - Baby Are You Coming?
33 Kwiish SA - Iskhathi REMIX (feat. Macfowlen & Vukani)
34 JazziDsciples - Lugish and Logish
35 Vigro Deep - Untold Stories (Pheli Bass Mix)
36 Sho Madjozi - Hi Bomba (feat. Doctor Sithole)
37 De Mthuda & Njelic - Shesha
38 Mexican Boys - Tsago (feat. Mvzzle & Sherrif)
39 Dj Maphorisa x Kabza De Small - Alalahi (feat. Bontle Smith & Vyno Miller)
40 Dj Maphorisa x Kabza De Small - Abuyile Amakhosi (feat. KingTha & Busiswa)
41 Samthing Soweto - AmaDM (feat. DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small & MFR Souls)
42 Dj Maphorisa x Kabza De Small - Amantombazane (feat. Samthing Soweto & MFR Souls)

Amapiano Classics

Well, we didn't have clubs in most parts of the world this past year, but that didn't stop Africa from providing some serious bangers.  I figured we would start the year off with a roundup of the biggest anthems of 2020 alongside  some joints that I felt went under the radar. Listen and enjoy!

01 Omah Lay - Bebe
02 Wizkid - Ginger (feat. Burna Boy)
03 Omah Lay Godly
04 Rich Mavoko - Silimisha
05 Bosom P-Yung - Nyinya
06 Reffer Tym - Carry Go (feat. Drew & Nani)
07 Reminisce - Ogaranya (feat. Fireboy DML)
08 Tekno - Armageddon
09 Tiwa Savage - Dangerous Love
10 Tiwa Savage - Ole (feat. Naira Marley)
11 Rema - Ginger Me
12 Tems - Damages
13 Tekno - Skeletun
14 Wizkid - No Stress
15 Omah Lay - Damn
16 Olamide - Infinity (feat. Omah Lay)
17 Fireboy DML - Lifestyle
18 Blaq Jerzee & Wizkid - Arizona
19 Maleek Berry - Far Away
20 Omah Lay - Lo Lo
21 Philkeyz - Rhythm nd Bass (feat. The Gifted)
22 L.A.X - Sempe
23 Burna Boy - Oneyka
24 DJ Tunez - Cool Me Down (feat. Wizkid)
25 Patoranking - Abule
26 Sugarbana - Shalaye (feat. Barry Jhay & Bella Shmurda)
27Joeboy - Better Thing
28 Rema - Peace of Mind
29 Tiwa Savage - Koroba
30 Ice Prince - Make Up Your Mind (feat. Tekno)
31 Oxlade - Away
32 Olakira - In My Maserati
33 Davido - FEM
34 E.L Lomo - Kaba
35 Midas The Jagaban - Cloud 9
36 Patoranking - Nobody
37 Buju - So Lovely
38 Fireboy DML - Spell (feat. Wande Coal)
39 Zinoleesky - Kilofeshe
40 Masterkraft & Flavour - Equipment
41 Rema - Woman
42 Buju - Lenu (Remix feat Burna Boy)
43 Kabza De Small - Sponono (feat. Wizkid & Burna Boy)
44 Headgurl - Set Awon (Amapiano Version) (feat. Davido & Don Coleone)
45 Brainee - Sonting
46 Ayanfe - What's Going On W.G.O (feat. Mayorkun W.G.O)
47 DJ Tunez & Olamide - Require
48 Davido - Heaven
49 L.A.X - Go low
50 Burna Boy - Way Too Big
51 Burna Boy - Wonderful
52 Midas The Jagaban - Party With A Jagaban
53 PrettyboyDO - Wetin You Smoke (feat Oalmide)
54 Olamide - Loading feat Bad Boy Tinz
55 Joba - Olla
56 Rexxie & Mohbad - KPK (Ko Por Ke)
57 DJ Kaywise & Phyno - Highway
58 Bad Boy Timz - MJ
59 Bella Shmurda, Zlatan & Lincoln - Cash App

Sound of Africa vol 13:  New Afrobeats (2021)

Sound of Africa Vol 13

Sound of Africa vol. 13:  New Afrobeats (2021)

Co-founder, Afrobeats Oakland 
Marketing Director, African Diaspora - @EMPIRE
::::Oakland, CA:::::

Event info and more https://linktr.ee/juang

Juan G.

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