Here are some popular party tunes to get you in the mood for our House Afrika 'Is A Feeling' party this Friday night at Truth.

Tim White 9.00 - 10.15
Strat3gy 10.15 - 11.30
Jullian Gomes 11.30 - 1.00
Vinny Da Vince 1.00 - Close

Tim White - House Afrika Is A Feeling Mix

Souldynamic feat. Bantu Soul - You Could Be The One

Having worked with the likes Josh Milan, Monique Bingham and Robert Owens on labels like King Street Sounds and Underground Music Collective, Italian duo Souldynamic are a well-established deep house force. Now they've hooked up with South African vocalist Bantu Soul, who's shared stages with the likes of Erykah Badu, for four slices of sumptuous, soulful dance, released via SA label House Afrika. Cross-continental collaborations rarely sound this sweet.

Souldynamic feat. Bantu Soul - You Could Be The One (Vocal Mix)
Souldynamic feat. Bantu Soul - You Could Be The One (Instrumental Mix)
Souldynamic feat. Bantu Soul - You Could Be The One (Souldynamic Dub Mix) 
Souldynamic feat. Bantu Soul - You Could Be The One (Souldynamic Instrumental Dub Mix) 

Souldynamic feat. Bantu Soul - You Could Be The One

Having worked with the likes Josh Milan, Monique Bingham and Robert Owens on labels like King Street Sounds and Underground Music Collective, Italian duo Souldynamic are a well-established deep house force. Now they've hooked up with South African vocalist Bantu Soul, who's shared stages with the likes of Erykah Badu, for four slices of sumptuous, soulful dance, released via SA label House Afrika. Cross-continental collaborations rarely sound this sweet.

Souldynamic feat. Bantu Soul - You Could Be The One (Vocal Mix)
Souldynamic feat. Bantu Soul - You Could Be The One (Instrumental Mix)
Souldynamic feat. Bantu Soul - You Could Be The One (Souldynamic Dub Mix) 
Souldynamic feat. Bantu Soul - You Could Be The One (Souldynamic Instrumental Dub Mix) 

Written and arranged by Souldynamic
Vocals written and performed by Bantu Soul All beats and synths arranged and programmed by Souldynamic at My Ex Garage 
Studio in Frosinone (Ciociaria), Italy Additional rhodes by Attilio Iannilli
Additional guitars by Danilo Di Mario
All tracks mixed and mastered by Souldynamic at 0 DB Studio in Frosinone, Italy
www.souldynamic.it
Published by Luca Ciotoli & Stefano DeMagistris (S.I.A.E. - Italy) 
P & © 2014 House Afrika




You Could Be the One

Souldynamic feat. Bantu Soul - You Could Be The One

House Afrika Classics celebrates a golden and soulful era on South African dancefloors, and it's one of the coolest and classiest listens of the year.

At the junction of the early '90's a new breed of beats - with a sound that nodded towards soul, disco and acid jazz - began to be picked up by local DJs like Christos, Vinny, Bob Mabena and Positive K.

Kwaito and mid-tempo had been around for a few years, and the deeper and more repetitive sounds introduced by the likes of DJ Fresh were still a few years away, and here was house suited to the dawn of a new decade: reaffirming, uplifting, glossy and musical.

It was also laced with vocal licks from some of the greatest singers of the era (in fact, of any era), including Lisa Stansfield, Lenny Williams, Alexander O'Neal, Victoria Wilson James and Deborah Cox, who are all represented on this sterling CD (O'Neal is included twice).

A number of top-notch producers were also playing in this positivistic pool and make appearances on 'Classics'; they include prolific producer/remixer David Morales (who's featured on two cuts, including a magical remix of Incognito), the masterful Marshall Jefferson, former Deee-Lite member Towa Tei and Grammy-winning super-producer Dallas Austin, better known for R&B but turning his deft hand to a swinging and sentimental uptempo number here.

These ten cuts will take many back to a richer time in dance music, when singers, strings and keyboard strokes abounded on our dancefloors; for the uninitiated it'll be a splendid education in house's wiser, lusher ways.

01. Towa Tei - Luv Connection 
02. Lisa Stansfield - Change (Driza Bone Mix)
03. Richard Rogers - Can't Stop Loving You (Original Club Mix)
04. Lenny Williams - Gotta Lotta Luv (House Mix)
05. Alexander O’Neal - All True Man (Classic Club Mix)
06. Incognito - Out Of The Storm (Morales Sleaze Mix) 
07. Nayobe - I Love The Way You Love Me (Nostalgic Mix)
08. Victoria Wilson James - Through (Classic Club Mix) 
09. Deborah Cox - Sentimental (Uptempo Mix) 
10. Alexander O’Neal - What Is This Thing Called Love? (Dee Classic 12” Mix)


House Afrika Classics - Volume 1 (Album Preview)

Lifted off House Afrika Sessions Vol 5

Tronix Deep feat. Denny Dugg - Stupid Love
Produced and arranged by Siphiwe "Tronix Deep" Mtarini 
E Piano by Ray "Rizzlah-Rejazz" Nkuna
Lead vocals written and performed by Denny Dugg
Grand piano by Amukelani "RHM" Makhubela 
Mixed by Ray "Rizzlah-Rejazz" Nkuna at Beatzme Media Studios
Published by Beatzme Media Publishing / Copyright Control
P & © 2014 Deep House Expressions 


Stupid Love

Tronix Deep Feat Denny Dugg - Stupid Love

Lifted off House Afrika Sessions Vol. 5

Stagz Jazz - Leaving You (Ultimo Numero Remix)
Written by Thapelo 'Stagz Jazz' Selahle 
Vocals performed by Thapelo 'Stagz Jazz' Selahle
Remix produced by Tumishang 'Ultimo Numero' Mashigo
Published by Copyright Control
P & © 2014 The Deeper Indulgence 


Stagz Jazz - Leaving You (Ultimo Numero Remix) Preview

Various Artists - House Afrika Sessions Vol. 5 
CDHAF1137

Disc 1.
01. Stasoul feat. Ofentse - Catch Me If You Can
02. Gemini Boys feat. Dvine Lopez - African Dream
03. Stagz Jazz - Leaving You (Ultimo Numero Remix)
04. Mr. O feat. John Moabi - I'm So Into You (The Octave Mix)
05. Tronix Deep feat. Denny Dugg - Stupid Love
06. ZwithyDeQuiver & Echo Deep - Time On Earth (Main Mix)
07. DJ Octopuz & Opz feat. Kque Sol - Selfless
08. DJ Tears Plk feat. Stone & Bones - Party The New Hood
09. King Wave - More Than Memories (King Wave's Who Got Soul Dub Mix)
10. De Montuh - Gone Forever (Main Mix) 
11. Fera - Let Yourself Go 


House Afrika Sessions Vol 5 - Disc 1 Album Preview

Disc 2.
01. BrewedSouls - Grow Me (Original Mix)
02. DJVitoto feat. Petmuso & Jay Sax - Everything Will Be Right (Original) 
03. DJTearsPlk feat. Paul B - I Want To Know 
04. MexiCan feat. HorizonLeap - Love Land 
05. Nutownsoul & NasteeNev - Caught My Eye (Kay-9ine’s 8th Street Mix)
06. Mxdope - My Sunshine
07. Nutownsoul - Fade Away
08. Genvee feat. Rona Ray - Tears Of The Ocean (Original Mix)
09. DeepXcape - What Is Jazz 
10. ThulaneDaProducer - Sweet Lover (Original Mix)
11. Gumzito & 6Teen - SoulMagic (Main Mix)


Grow Me

House Afrika Sessions Vol 5 - Disc 2 Album Preview

Various Artists - House Afrika Sessions Vol. 5 
CDHAF1137

Disc 3.
01. Ladi Adiosoul - Hanging On
02. Essential-i feat. Samantha Faison - Directions (Nativeroots Extended Mix)
03. Arnold Tempo & Apple Jazz - My Version (Original Mix)
04. ZuluMafia - House Music After Death (Zulu DeepSoul Mix)
05. Rascu feat. August Child - You Are (Original Mix)
06. Mc-Fenda feat. Miss Concept & DK - Rise Again (King Bayaa Dark Ride Remix)
07. Nutty Nys feat. Lu - Moving On (StaSoul Deeper Remix)
08. Fera - Posthuman 
09. Who De Warrior - Walk On (Original 6996 Version)
10. Nature L - It's Time To Move On 
11. Tronix Deep & RHM - Drums Of The North


Hanging On

House Afrika Sessions Vol 5 - Album Preview (Disc 3)

Various Artists - House Afrika Sessions Vol. 5 
CDHAF1137

Disc 4.
01. Stasoul feat. Lu - My Love (Gintonic Soul Experience)
02. B=Note feat. Zuziwe Mavuma - Too Doo (Lilac Jeans Vocal Mix)
03. Miza feat. Kabomo - Trust (StaSoul 406 Remix)
04. Luka feat. Beesting - Unexpected (Rancido’s Traveling Soul Mix)
05. Echo Deep - Colours Of Joy (Main Mix) 
06. Mxdope & ZuluMafia - Wonder (ZMD Re - Rub)
07. Tronix Deep - Z.O.E
08. King Wave & Soul Varti - Salute (Instrumental Mix)
09. Deep Serenity - Sunset Dance (Original Mix)
10. SK95 and Rampage - Thokozile
11. The Layders feat. Kaznova - Puff The Jones (Original Mix) 


My Love

House Afrika Sessions Vol 5 - Album Preview (Disc 4)

House Afrika 'Is A Feeling' Mix (May 15th 2015)

1.	D.O.A - Elements Of Deep (Original Mix)
2.	Demented Soul - Emphathy (Original Imp5 Mix)
3.	DJ Charl & Dj Lamor - You Said (Original Mix)
4.	Roque and Da Capo - Tech this out
5.	Unitieboyz feat. Mo sliq - Sunny day (Original)
6.	Demented Soul - Revolution (Original Imp5 Mix)
7.	Ladi Adiosoul – Problem
8.	Soulstar - The Only One
9.	Roque - Tarzan (Tribute to Ame)


House Afrika 'Is A Feeling' Mix (May 15th 2015)

House Afrika Grooves - Large

Based in house music central, Chicago, and founded by Jeff Craven, Large Music has the distinction of being one of the most influential and popular music labels in the world, with a stunning catalogue exploring a variety of styles, from house and electro to downtempo and jazz - even salsa.
 
For this massive package put together by House Afrika though, it's the deep house end of their output – a positive and sophisticated sound that’s had a huge influence on the South African scene since the label’s inception 15 years ago – that is in focus.
 
And it has been microscopically examined, sieved, selected and segued by two House Afrika experts, Tim White and DJ Strat3gy, who’ve spread over 50 gems from the Large vaults across four superb CDs. The former has concentrated on the mellower end of their Large spectrum, while the latter has upped the pump and tempo.
 
In its decade-and-a-half of “celebrating the joy of modern urban living through rhythms and sound”, Large Music has released fare from some of the biggest names in modern dance music, including DJ Rasoul, Dennis Ferrer, Kerri Chandler, Roy Davis Jr., Mateo & Matos, John Hawley, Nathan G, TJ Kong & Russ Gabriel feat. Robert Owens, Distant People, Lovebirds, Miguel Migs and Matthias Vogt, and all are represented on this massive package.
 
Starting out with a set of pre-millennium classics (including multiple hit cuts from the likes of Rasoul, Ferrer and Chandler), the collection moves through the years and the gears, ending with Strat3gy’s sublime exploration of the label’s more modern fare from producers like Vogt, Nathan G and Tiger Stripes feat. Kerri Chandler. It’s a journey that ends by definitively proving that Large is as relevant as ever.
 
In light of this continued brilliance and their seminal, inspirational origins, now is the perfect time to sum up the huge achievements of this Chi-Town powerhouse. House Afrika have pulled this off with aplomb on this funky quartet of mixes.

Disc 1. Mixed by Tim White

1. DJ Rasoul - Let Me Love You
2. Solar House - Got 2 Be U
3. DJ Rasoul - Faith In Love (Main Vocal)
4. Dennis Ferrer – NJF
5. Solar House – Universal
6. Dennis Ferrer - Give it Up
7. Kerri Chandler - I Know
8. Kerri Chandler – Isis
9. Dennis Ferrer - Unconditional Love
10. Dennis Ferrer - 4 The Children
11. Roy Davis Jr. - This Is How We Do It (House Music)
12. Deep Theory - Do It (Lava Bar Vocal)


House Afrika Grooves - Large (Disc 1 Mixed by Tim White)

House Afrika Grooves - Large

Based in house music central, Chicago, and founded by Jeff Craven, Large Music has the distinction of being one of the most influential and popular music labels in the world, with a stunning catalogue exploring a variety of styles, from house and electro to downtempo and jazz - even salsa.
 
For this massive package put together by House Afrika though, it's the deep house end of their output – a positive and sophisticated sound that’s had a huge influence on the South African scene since the label’s inception 15 years ago – that is in focus.
 
And it has been microscopically examined, sieved, selected and segued by two House Afrika experts, Tim White and DJ Strat3gy, who’ve spread over 50 gems from the Large vaults across four superb CDs. The former has concentrated on the mellower end of their Large spectrum, while the latter has upped the pump and tempo.
 
In its decade-and-a-half of “celebrating the joy of modern urban living through rhythms and sound”, Large Music has released fare from some of the biggest names in modern dance music, including DJ Rasoul, Dennis Ferrer, Kerri Chandler, Roy Davis Jr., Mateo & Matos, John Hawley, Nathan G, TJ Kong & Russ Gabriel feat. Robert Owens, Distant People, Lovebirds, Miguel Migs and Matthias Vogt, and all are represented on this massive package.
 
Starting out with a set of pre-millennium classics (including multiple hit cuts from the likes of Rasoul, Ferrer and Chandler), the collection moves through the years and the gears, ending with Strat3gy’s sublime exploration of the label’s more modern fare from producers like Vogt, Nathan G and Tiger Stripes feat. Kerri Chandler. It’s a journey that ends by definitively proving that Large is as relevant as ever.
 
In light of this continued brilliance and their seminal, inspirational origins, now is the perfect time to sum up the huge achievements of this Chi-Town powerhouse. House Afrika have pulled this off with aplomb on this funky quartet of mixes.

Disc 2. Mixed by DJ Strat3gy

1. Mateo & Matos – Celebrate Life
2. Roy Davis Jr. - Reach (Get Large Vocal)
3. John Hawley – Sessions
4. Nathan G - Don't Stop The Music (Original Mix)
5. Miquel Migs – Music 4 Your Mind (Deeper Mood Mix)
6. Mateo & Matos – Joy 2 My Life
7. John Hawley – Voice Inside
8. Scope – Big Bad City
9. Random Soul – The Force
10. Nathan G - Inner Spirit
12. Distant People – Guidance (Lovebirds in 1998 Mix)
13. T Kong & Russ Gabriel feat. Robert Owens – Celebration (Soul Minority Remix)
14. Scope feat. Terry Grant - Seven Reasons (Scope Dub Mix)


House Afrika Grooves - Large (Disc 2 Mixed by DJ Strat3gy)

House Afrika Grooves - Large

Based in house music central, Chicago, and founded by Jeff Craven, Large Music has the distinction of being one of the most influential and popular music labels in the world, with a stunning catalogue exploring a variety of styles, from house and electro to downtempo and jazz - even salsa.

For this massive package put together by House Afrika though, it's the deep house end of their output – a positive and sophisticated sound that’s had a huge influence on the South African scene since the label’s inception 15 years ago – that is in focus.

And it has been microscopically examined, sieved, selected and segued by two House Afrika experts, Tim White and DJ Strat3gy, who’ve spread over 50 gems from the Large vaults across four superb CDs. The former has concentrated on the mellower end of their Large spectrum, while the latter has upped the pump and tempo.

In its decade-and-a-half of “celebrating the joy of modern urban living through rhythms and sound”, Large Music has released fare from some of the biggest names in modern dance music, including DJ Rasoul, Dennis Ferrer, Kerri Chandler, Roy Davis Jr., Mateo & Matos, John Hawley, Nathan G, TJ Kong & Russ Gabriel feat. Robert Owens, Distant People, Lovebirds, Miguel Migs and Matthias Vogt, and all are represented on this massive package.

Starting out with a set of pre-millennium classics (including multiple hit cuts from the likes of Rasoul, Ferrer and Chandler), the collection moves through the years and the gears, ending with Strat3gy’s sublime exploration of the label’s more modern fare from producers like Vogt, Nathan G and Tiger Stripes feat. Kerri Chandler. It’s a journey that ends by definitively proving that Large is as relevant as ever.

In light of this continued brilliance and their seminal, inspirational origins, now is the perfect time to sum up the huge achievements of this Chi-Town powerhouse. House Afrika have pulled this off with aplomb on this funky quartet of mixes.

Disc 3. Mixed by Tim White

1. Solar House - Magic Of The City (Kerri Chandler Unreleased Dub)
2. Blak Beatniks - I Will Be There (Kerri Chandler Unreleased Organ Dub)
3. Rasoul & Miquel Migs - Takin U Over 
4. Rasoul - Check It Out
5. Solar House – Freedom
6. Mateo & Matos - Dark Side
7. Rasoul – Tropical Moods (Original Mix)
8. Miquel Migs - Let it Go
9. Halo feat. Atwater - Change (Vocal)
10. Roy Davis Jr. - Soul Music
11. Kerri Chandler – Midnight City
12. Blak Beatniks - Celebration (John Hawley 2011 Ruff & Tuff Edit)
13. White Lotus Society – Hot Outside (Mucho Calor Mix)




House Afrika Grooves - Large (Disc 3 Mixed by Tim White)

House Afrika Grooves - Large

Based in house music central, Chicago, and founded by Jeff Craven, Large Music has the distinction of being one of the most influential and popular music labels in the world, with a stunning catalogue exploring a variety of styles, from house and electro to downtempo and jazz - even salsa.

For this massive package put together by House Afrika though, it's the deep house end of their output – a positive and sophisticated sound that’s had a huge influence on the South African scene since the label’s inception 15 years ago – that is in focus.

And it has been microscopically examined, sieved, selected and segued by two House Afrika experts, Tim White and DJ Strat3gy, who’ve spread over 50 gems from the Large vaults across four superb CDs. The former has concentrated on the mellower end of their Large spectrum, while the latter has upped the pump and tempo.

In its decade-and-a-half of “celebrating the joy of modern urban living through rhythms and sound”, Large Music has released fare from some of the biggest names in modern dance music, including DJ Rasoul, Dennis Ferrer, Kerri Chandler, Roy Davis Jr., Mateo & Matos, John Hawley, Nathan G, TJ Kong & Russ Gabriel feat. Robert Owens, Distant People, Lovebirds, Miguel Migs and Matthias Vogt, and all are represented on this massive package.

Starting out with a set of pre-millennium classics (including multiple hit cuts from the likes of Rasoul, Ferrer and Chandler), the collection moves through the years and the gears, ending with Strat3gy’s sublime exploration of the label’s more modern fare from producers like Vogt, Nathan G and Tiger Stripes feat. Kerri Chandler. It’s a journey that ends by definitively proving that Large is as relevant as ever.

In light of this continued brilliance and their seminal, inspirational origins, now is the perfect time to sum up the huge achievements of this Chi-Town powerhouse. House Afrika have pulled this off with aplomb on this funky quartet of mixes.

Disc  4. Mixed by DJ Strat3gy

1. Matthias Vogt - World Needs Its Dreamers
2. Nathan G - Hands Up for the Count 
3. Scope - Runnin' The Game (Scope Original Mix) 
4. John Hawley - I Have a Soul 
5. John Hawley - That Thang 
6. Nathan G & Lisa Shaw - Together (Nathan G Luvbug Vintage Rub)
7. Matthias Vogt - The Essence	
8. JT Donaldson & Fred Everything feat. Mr. White - Read My Mind
9. Tiger Stripes feat. Kerri Chandler - Rain Song (Tiger Dub) 
10. Hati Munetsi - Ceremony (JT Donaldson House Remix) 
11. White Lotus Society - Got It (Chuck Love Dub)
12. John Hawley - The Get Down 
13. Nathan G feat. Alexander East - The Promise (Luvbug Vocal Mix)




House Afrika Grooves - Large (Disc 4 Mixed by DJ Strat3gy)

House Afrika Radio Mix #001

Always the year’s definitive round-up of all that’s deep and soulful in dance music and now in its ninth incarnation – which must be some kind of South African record – ‘Deep House Sounds’ is back. And, as always, quality is the order of the day.
 
Also, as always, the mix is collated and executed with precision by one of the most esteemed DJs on the SA scene, Vinny Da Vinci, who has once again found and blended up the finest house tracks doing the rounds right now. And he’s found plenty from names that will be familiar to local crowds because of their recent pilgrimages to these shores.
 
They include British beatsmith Atjazz (who’s featured twice), his compatriot Charles Webster and newer gun QB Smith. Also making an appearance are Spiritchaser, who turn in a remix of Jask featuring Josie – a cut that may just have the same appeal as their massive “These Tears”, THE tune of 2011 and originally featured on the last volume in this essential line. Look out for their artist album on House Afrika later this year!
 
Joining the contingent of international visitors are Detroit’s Alton Miller, who gets the remix treatment from German rhythm ace Andre Lodemann. The 12-song track list also has contributions from Chicago legend Glenn Underground, seminal house singer Stephanie Cooke, a coming together of garage legends Karizma and DJ Spinna, Joshua Iz, France’s Art Of Tones and a huge anthem from Gregory Porter remixed by Opolopo.
 
Vinny’s selection skills are matched by his mix, which is as tight as ever, but which also strings these disparate but smooth sounds into a dance floor story. And it’s undoubtedly one of the best stories house-heads will hear all year.
 
The journey continues…


1960 What?

Deep House Sounds 9 - Mixed by Vinny Da Vinci

Once again delving into the deepest regions of the vast house music ocean - trawling for top-drawer tunage - Vinny Da Vinci and the team at House Afrika Records have caught some big fish for the seventh volume of ‘Deep House Sounds’ – and snagged some seriously distinctive rhythms.

The big fish include some of the grooviest names in the current dance music game; the likes of Home & Garden featuring Lisa Shaw, Abicah Soul (remixing Vick Lavender) and Jamie Anderson & Owain. And there are some very special catches too: contributions from a couple of the recent wave of DJs who have visited SA and become enamoured with its vibrant scene.

These recent visitors to (and vocal ambassadors for) the country include Harley & Muscle (the latter played gigs here alongside Kerri Chandler in 2009) and frequent flyer to these shores, French producer Rocco, who has two cuts included in Vinny’s smooth brew, one of which (“Love Sunsation”) is exclusive to the collection.
	
But as “sunsational” and special as this cut is, it’s just one of the cogs in a fully funk-tioning, hard-driving and highly-charged set that’s seamlessly strung together by a DJ whose credentials are unquestionable, and who’s still on the cutting edge of SA house culture two decades after his dancefloor debut.

“This latest ‘Deep House Sounds’ isn’t a radical departure from previous installments,” according to Da Vinci, adding with a smile that, “It’s not necessary to fix something that isn’t broken!” But he says he feels that the collection takes a leap forward in terms of the freshness of the sound, and reflects the widening appeal of more upfront sounds on SA ‘floors.

The fact that this is the seventh in the series – House Afrika’s most successful and essential line – says volumes in itself, and with an experienced groove navigator at the helm, house fans know what to expect. And that is simply the brightest beats around, superbly segued and then vacuum-sealed for long-lasting, body-flexing effect…


House Afrika - Deep House Sounds 7 (Mixed by Vinny Da Vinci)

Artist: Ralf GUM
Title: Never Leaves You

01 Everything featuring Jocelyn Mathieu
02 Burning Star featuring Kafele 
03 The Only Way featuring Kenny Bobien 
04 Do It For Love featuring Jaidene Veda 
05 Take Me To My Love featuring Monique Bingham
06 Linda featuring Oluhle 
07 Fly Free featuring Robert Owens 
08 So Good featuring Caron Wheeler 
09 Greater Love featuring Kenny Bobien 
10 Never featuring Jon Pierce & Kafele 

Ralf GUM proves with his debut artist album that there is constancy – and consistency - to be found in this fast-moving world. His sound has spanned two decades to become an instantly recognizable trademark, warming airwaves and club sound systems with unique class and style.

Never Leaves You” is testament to the fact that Ralf GUM has stayed true to his roots and his particular, well-honed sound. Never one to skimp on the perfection of his arrangements, or sacrifice artful production to follow the latest trends, this album is his opus.

Since the start of Ralf GUM’s musical career, he’s tirelessly praised the importance of real songs, as opposed to simple, dancefloor-oriented productions and his new outing is homage to “the song”. While many categories and styles could be foisted on it as a description, “dancefloor soul music” is probably the best summation of the long-player.

Featuring an extensive list of top musicians, the music on the album is far from the average programmed dance “track”. And the impressive list of vocalists on the record means that, while it’s absolutely dancefloor-relevant, it’ll also warm the hearts of home listeners.

These vocalists include some huge-hitters, such as two-time Grammy Award-winning British R&B and soul singer Caron Wheeler, who gained fame writing and singing the lead vocals on two of Soul II Soul’s biggest hits, "Keep on Movin'" and "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)". Her collab with Ralf - entitled “So Good” - is her first ever real House track and is evidence of her outstanding talent.

Monique Bingham (with whom Ralf recorded “Kissing Strangers” in 2008 – the best-selling house track of the year on Traxsource) proves on “Take Me To My Love” that she’s still the first lady of deep lyrics in House music, while Oluhle (who was born in Zimbabwe and won the Zimbabwean Achievers Award for Best Female Artist in 2011) really makes her presence felt in such royal company. Ditto Canadian Jaidene Veda, who’s already seduced a number of heavyweight producers and countless listeners around the globe with her breathy voice.

The male faction of singers includes “the voice of house music”, Robert Owens, who features on “Fly Free”, the first single taken from the album which was a huge hit on download charts and playlists across the planet. Furthermore, “the king of Gospel House”, Kenny Bobien, contributes two songs to the album, and Kafele delivers his second joint outing with Ralf, following their highly successful 2010 release “Complicated”.

In addition to these, Ralf GUM has recorded with one of France’s finest voices Jocelyn Mathieu, who gained fame for his releases on Vega Records and collaborated with highly talented soul singer, Jon Pierce. He completes a list of sterling singers that just prove Ralf’s relevance as one of the most sought-after international soulful house producers.

The title of the album says much about Ralf’s current situation and state of mind. He recently moved to the epicenter of House music, South Africa, and is deeply in love with the country and its sizzling music scene. Feeling inspired by it, he wishes to inspire the SA scene in return by lending his support, knowledge and skills. Currently equipped with a temporary residence permit, he wishes  to NEVER LEAVE the country.

This album is a big gift back to South Africa: ten songs in which there’s much to hear and feel. The music abounds in soul; it’s jaunty and deep simultaneously. Combining traditional and contemporary elements whilst still being futuristic, it’s well crafted enough to “Never Leave You”.


Ralf-GUM-Never-Leaves-You-Full-Album-Snippets

House Afrika and Sony Music Entertainment Africa are proud to announce the signing of highly-rated producer Nastee Nev, who's already worked with the likes of Donald Sheffey, Kafele Bandele, Andy Compton and remixed DJ Christos' remake of Brenda Fassie's "Weekend Special". 

The first fruits of this deal will be a new album entitled ‘0808 Sweetsoul’, which drops in May; the first single off the album - and an indicator of its classy jazzy stylings - is a collab with Donald Sheffey titled "Let Go" - a smash in the making.


Let Go

Nastee Nev feat. Donald Sheffey - Let Go

Nastee Nev - '0808 Sweetsoul'

Following their signing of highly-rated Pretoria producer Nastee Nev (aka Neville Moeletsi), House Afrika are proud to present his superb debut album for the label, '0808 Sweetsoul', a release that's sure to set a new high watermark for the fast-flowing outpouring of soulful South African house.

Nastee Nev's credentials are impeccable: he's already worked with the likes of Kafele Bandele, Afrotraction and Andy Compton, and remixed DJ Christos' remake of Brenda Fassie's "Weekend Special". He featured on Kanunu's excellent 'Soul Meditation' compilation and recorded for 2lani the Warrior's Do It Now label (alongside the likes of Charles Webster, Collective Spirit and Deep Xcape). He also made a huge splash with the hit track "Hung Up on You" with Donald Sheffey, a staple for months on stations like Yfm and Metro.

But this album sees him at the pinnacle of his powers, wrapping lush vocals around gorgeous melodies generated by Rhodes, piano and strings. Mastered by the amazing Martin "Atjazz" Iveson, ‘0808 Sweetsoul’ contains contributions from an array of top class vocalists, including the aforementioned Donald Sheffey (who pops up on the album's first single, the already massive "Let Go").

Also adding doses of vocal soul to the album are the likes of Kaylow; Chicago's Cei Bei (who has worked with the likes of Glenn Underground, Abicah Soul and Gene Hunt); Merldy Barbara Berry (who's collabed with HHP and Zolani from Freshlyground); the legendary US lyricist / producer Keith Thompson (who tracked the vocal for Raze's seminal "Break 4 Love" over two decades ago and who has worked with luminaries like Marshall Jefferson, Joe T. Vannelli, Victor Simonelli and Tony Humphries); Tandra Zawadi; Dana Byrd (a sometime Andy Compton collaborator), Pholoso and UK-based Steve Menzies.

Rich in emotive voices, momentum and melody, '0808 Sweetsoul' is a sumptuous proposition that's bound to be a huge house game-changer, both here and abroad.

Twitter: @djnasteenev0808
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nasteenev


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