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)

Tune in to Hale on our massive AFRO HOUSE 2025 playlist on Spotify:
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Introducing "Hale," the highly-anticipated melodic Afro house tune from the dynamic duo of Dan Bay and Idd Aziz. This track seamlessly blends Dan Bay's signature soundscapes with Idd Aziz's soulful vocals, creating a vibrant and uplifting atmosphere that's sure to get you moving.  Early support by Black Coffee and Keinemusik. 

Lyrics in Swahili mean:  Wipe your tears my dear . Don’t be sad, I'll sell all my belongings and come back home and be with you 
"It’s a song for comforting my kids. Since I am never home and always out on tours I am telling them to not be sad, papa will be back home” Says Idd Aziz.

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Dan Bay & Idd Aziz - Hale (original mix) [HMWL 12 May 2023]

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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)

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A champion team of artists assemble on ‘Nothing On Me’ for Blond:ish’s Abracadabra label, delivering a searing summertime house track that’s already road-tested and certified in her current DJ sets.

The trio of Maz, Apache and Maxi Meraki are joined by vocalist Tabia for an undeniably classy cut, conjuring up an afro house magical moment loaded with melody and emotion.

Nothing On Me

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Maz , APACHE, Maxi Meraki (feat. Tabia) - Nothing On Me (ABRA044) [Edit]

Francis Mercier, Magic System - Premier Gaou (Nitefreak Remix)

Space Motion - Baiana

Available now on your favorite streaming platform!

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Amana

Maz, VXSION - Amana [Extended Mix]

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Touzani (HMWL / Moblack / Madorasinthehouse) is not a stranger to our label. Ouria Deka - his 2023 collab with Sofiya Nzau was released on HMWL followed by two splendid remixes by Urmet K & West & Hill. Both Ouria Deka original and Urmet K remix was picked up by Black Coffee and added to Black Coffee TrackIDs on Spotify 🔥

Hold Them up is a brand new collaboration between Bali based Savaya resident STAY GOLDEN and the upcoming vocalist NIZAM. 

STAY GOLDEN is a Bali-based producer of mysterious music journeys, creator of TOTEM Society showcases and events at venues like SAVAYA, Cafe del Mar, ATLAS, Kabana, LOCCA, Tabu, Tropical Temptation and many more.

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STAY GOLDEN & Touzani - Hold Them On Feat Nizam [Afro House May 10th]

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Dan Bay is one of our favourite Afro House producers with an ambient, melodi touch. His track Hale just got featured in French national television TF1. 

Maria is his new collaboration with South Africa's Soul Star - Black Coffee's live show vocalist.

Previous support: Keinemusik Crew, Damian Lazarus, Black Coffee and Acid Pauli recently played my tracks in their shows and on Fusion Festival and Burning man. Milango No1 pick in Beatport Hype, Spotify Editorial Adds in 2024: 3 x Electronic Rising, Black Coffee Track IDs, Off Pop, New Music Friday Kenya, New Music Friday Deutschland, Chill Lofi Study beats, Jazz Vibes....

Dan Bay & Soul Star - Maria [Out on HMWL]

Sillibo the new project of ED'N'RAY and Idd Aziz is a powerful blend of Afro House and traditional African rhythms, bringing together the rich sounds of Kenya’s coastal heritage with a modern, global twist. Idd Aziz weaves in the deep, soulful beats of Kiswahili and Mijikenda, while ED'N'RAY inject their signature Afro House groove, with hints of Middle Eastern influences. From Beirut to the world, Sillibo pulses with the spirit of Africa, creating an infectious energy that connects with audiences everywhere. It’s a track that commands you to move, capturing the essence of Afro House while celebrating diverse cultural rhythms.

ED’N’RAY: https://www.instagram.com/ednray.music?igsh=MWkyc2tzMGt6c2E5Nw==

Idd Aziz : https://www.instagram.com/iddaziz?igsh=M2lhc2lpdm9lYzc5


HMWL Premiere: ED'N'RAY X Idd Aziz - Sillibo (Radio Mix) [Deeproot Tribe]

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Dan Bay & Idd Aziz - Hale (original mix) [HMWL 12 May 2023]

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