step is the latest movement to sweep South Africa's electronic music landscape. Pioneered by Ivory Park-born artist Thakzin, the sound emerged during the stasis of the 2020 lockdowns. Experimenting with amapiano, Afro house, Afrobeats, highlife and more, Thakzin stripped back everything he knew about production and rebuilt his signature sound with a new objective in mind: to create tension and release. Named for its three-kick-drum framework, the sound is often characterised by the jazzy horns of highlife; amapiano's weightless bass, log drums, ad-libs and shakers; the kick grooves of Afro tech; and, crucially, marching handclaps and light-footed percussion, harking back to the playfulness of London's broken beat (AKA bruk) era.

"In 3-step, each and every sound matters," said Thakzin. "It's mostly driven by the rhythm and the communication of drums. However, musicality plays a huge role because it balances the mood of the song. With tracks like 'Magnificent Dance' or 'Possessed,' my intention was to create bridges between different sounds and scenes, to create something new and more open. Coming from a country that prides itself on being creative, some of us are endlessly looking for ways to be different. Globally, what Afro house became, has been losing its authenticity and fading away from its roots. We're just trying another way to approach house music. Another seed has been planted."

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One of South Africa’s finest producers joins the Sondela family with three singles lined-up for 2023, as well as DJ appearances planned at Sondela events worldwide. Known for building mesmerising soundscapes within his music, Thakzin takes us on a universal journey of elevation and spiritual vibrations whilst manifesting the healing power of music. ‘The Magnificent Dance’ is a fusion between deep house and Amapiano, featuring entrancing loops that conjure up images of nature, flitting between the real and the fantastical. The versatile and forward-thinking producer has become a firm favourite of international A-listers Louie Vega, Pablo Fierro, David Morales and many others, and has recently surpassed 1M streams collaborating with Themba in 2021. With a sound that is deeply rooted in African culture, ‘The Magnificent Dance’ is widely anticipated to be one of South Africa’s hottest musical exports.

The Magnificent Dance

Thakzin 'The Magnificent Dance'

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