A voice that moves across continents. A sound that defies borders. With Beneath the Surface EP, KALI MIJA makes her debut on Kaphonic Records and firmly establishes herself as one of the most singular voices in the South African AfroHouse scene — and beyond.

Her music blends deep, immersive beats with haunting vocals, crafting a sonic world that is powerful, personal, and uncompromising. Heard around the world, played by top DJs, and felt by those who seek something different, her voice cuts through and goes straight to the heart.

Each track on Beneath the Surface dives into a core human emotion: “Why Should I?” challenges self-doubt, “Stay & Fight” is an anthem of resilience, and “When the Alcohol Is Involved” captures the fragile chaos of letting go.


When Alcohol is Involved

Stay (extended mix)

Stay (Radio Edit)

Why Should I (extended mix)

With Awakening Ground, Jackson Brainwave delivers his very first release on Kaphonic Records.

Jackson brainwave is a South African DJ and producer, he has emerged as one of the most distinctive voices in the Afro House scene, known for blending traditional African rhythms with electronic textures and spiritual depth.

From his debut track Hear the Drum — critically acclaimed and released on renowned labels like Defected and MoBlack — he established a strong sonic identity, further confirmed by standout tracks like Furahini, The Healer, and Sadaka.

This new EP opens with Mami Wata, a vibrant tribute to the goddess of water. What follows is a five-track journey, powerful and organic, where each beat connects earth and sky.

A magnetic dive into the world of an artist who makes Afro House resonate between tradition and forward-thinking sound.


Awakening Ground

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The Healer (Revision Mix)

With Awakening Ground, Jackson Brainwave delivers his very first release on Kaphonic Records.

Jackson brainwave is a South African DJ and producer, he has emerged as one of the most distinctive voices in the Afro House scene, known for blending traditional African rhythms with electronic textures and spiritual depth.

From his debut track Hear the Drum — critically acclaimed and released on renowned labels like Defected and MoBlack — he established a strong sonic identity, further confirmed by standout tracks like Furahini, The Healer, and Sadaka.

This new EP opens with Mami Wata, a vibrant tribute to the goddess of water. What follows is a five-track journey, powerful and organic, where each beat connects earth and sky.

A magnetic dive into the world of an artist who makes Afro House resonate between tradition and forward-thinking sound.

Mami Wata (Main Mix)

Echoes of Us, a heartfelt collaboration between Motsek and Lalla Martin, an incredible singer from Zimbabwe.

Their connection was instant. From the very first exchanges, everything flowed naturally — a true musical dialogue across continents, cultures, and emotions.

The result? A powerful 4-track EP that we can’t wait to share with you — featuring the warm, expressive trumpet of Julien mercier on two of the tracks.

A beautiful way to close this season for Kaphonic Records 💫


ECHOES OF US

01 Siyakuphi (Extended Mix)

02 Siyakuphi (Radio Edit)

03 The Other Side (Main Mix)

04 Lost in Harare (Main Mix)

The goal of Kaphonic Records is to bring new Voices and perspectives to Ancestral Music, by placing them within a Electro realm.

Kaphonic Records aims to be a dynamic link between electronic music and ancestral Afro-Caribbean music, but not only...

So many definitions which agree around a key concept: the “Traditional Future”, a sort of concentrate of traditions expressed in the almost future present.

Crossing aesthetics and practices, inventing new forms, creating artistic shocks, charting a path where the contemporary live scene recounts influences to better shake them up, that's Kaphonic Records.

01 Siyakuphi (Extended Mix)

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