Shimza - Maxa - Burning Man 2022

Fresh off the back of 70 shows across summer 2025, a major release on Helix Records (Fire Fire — already making waves as a viral summer anthem), and recognition as one of the most in-demand DJs in the world, Shimza’s momentum shows no signs of slowing.

Combining his unrelenting passion for music with an inextinguishable desire to make a positive impact on his surroundings, Shimza stands as a totem figure in South Africa’s music scene and a leader of house music across Africa. With releases on respected imprints such as Cadenza Records, Knee Deep In Sound, and now Helix, he continues to bridge underground credibility with global appeal.

Beyond the club and festival stage, Shimza is taking his sound to the world through his radio show Karma Karma, broadcasting to new audiences and solidifying his role as an international ambassador for the movement.

Shimza - Karma Karma Radio

This week Arodes drops a guest mix!

Arodes, Moeaike - Stronger Than Before 
Tommy Farrow - Let’s Just (Arodes Remix)
Arodes, Fahlberg - She Asked Me To Dance
Samm, Ajna - Secundo
Andhim - Dance Again
ID - ID
Interfront - Strange (Niøm Remix)
Arodes, Martim Rola - Nightcall 
Arodes - ID
Camelphat, Sohn - Turning Stones (Arodes, Josh Gigante Remix)
Arodes - ID
Makossa, Megablast - Soy Como Soy (Arodes Remix)

Global Residency 005 with Shimza (Arodes Guest Mix)

This week Dorian Craft drops a guest mix.

Tripolism × Nandu × Radeckt - Soultrain
Tripolism & Meera (NO) - Whatever We Call It
Dorian Craft, Re. You - Magic Carpet
Konvex (FR) - Ma Douce (Atsou Remix)
Avala (IT) - Kong
Ajna  - Secundo
Althoff - Lust
NIXIL  - Me & You (DSF Remix)
Dorian Craft feat. Jon McCleery - Set Me Free (Da Mike Remix)
Habischman - Evolving feat. Salem (Santiago Garcia Remix)
Eli Fola - Asiko
A.C.N - Hekima
Emir Sagiroglu & Tal Barahya - Falling  BeAU

Global Residency 008 with Shimza (Dorian Craft Guest Mix)

Da Capo | LIVE from Sondela at The Steel Yard in London on 26.04.2024.

Full YouTube Video Set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-kquKjni8o

Next Sondela Showcases:
London | 29.11 - ra.co/events/2268481
Johannesburg | 06.12 - www.howler.co.za/sondelajhb25
Nairobi | 12.12 - sondelarecordings.com/nairobi2025
Cape Town | 19.12 - sondelarecordings.com/capetown2025

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#WhereAfroMeetsTech

Champagne (Da Capo's Touch)

Da Capo | Sondela LIVE from London 26.04.2024 | Afro-House/Afro-Tech Mix

Glad to see Chaleee taking over this new episode of Calamar Radio Shows. Keep an eye on him, his skills as a producer are growing up fast and we're looking forward to our future collabs. In the meantime enjoy this journey !

CALAMAR RADIO SHOW - CHALEEE 09.09.24

Tracklist:

Yolanda- Leo Guardo, Dr Feel, Toshi (Villahanger)
BADO- Shimza, CamelPhat, Idd Aziz (Helix Records)
Lelo- DJEFF, Boule Mpanya (KLUB RECORD)
iKoro- Caiiro ( OwnIt Records)
You Are- Demayä (Calamar Records)
The Drill- Liva K( Madorasinhouse)
Nija- Robin M, &lez (ULU Records)
Last Dance - JUNO (DE) (Magnifik)
Each & Everyday (Life Goes On) (Da Capo & MÖRDA Remix)- Jerk House Connection, Akram Sedkaoui, Da Capo, MÖRDA (One People)
Stockholm- Bun Xapa (Kunye Records)
Hey Hey (Da Capo & Kitty Amor Remix)- Dennis Ferrer, Da Capo, Kitty Amor (Defected Records)
Blomst- Meera (NO) (Crib Records) 
Feel The Love - Da Africa Deep (One People) 
Amana - Maz (BR), VXSION (Dawn Patrol) 
Thandaza- &ME, Rampa, Adam Port, Alan Dixon, Keinemusik, Arabic Piano (Keinemusik) 
Euphoria- Shimza, Jnr SA (Kunye)
Heartache - LevyM, Kash Neeve (Sondela) 
Overcome- NAAK, Kususa, TAU (BW) (Mahaba)
CBO- Dennis Louvra, Mosoo (Magnifik)
ATMOS WAV I- Mpho.wav, Atmos Blaq (Platoon)
Mama (&friends remix)- Bantwanas, &friends (Cercle Records)
META - Max Hurrell (KLUB RECORD) 
Ngwino - Moojo, Caiiro, Starving Yet Full (Calamar Records) 
Basquiat (AUGUSTE Remix)- Asake (Disponsible) 
Try a Little Something with Me (FNX Omar Remix)- Boddhi Satva, Pebbles, FNX Omar (Offering Records)
Sensa (Manoo Remix)- Lilya Mandre, Zac Martel, Tommy Kimpton, Manoo (Madorasindahouse)
Whistle- Dlala Thukzin (Dlala Records)
Mfana wase Dobsi (Citizen Deep Edit)- Atmos Blaq (Stay True Records)

Afro House Best of 2024 - Mixed by ATANG (BW)

Interlinked (Original Mix)

Oh You Know It? 
Checkout our new mix series by us on our label @backnoisemusicafrica

Oh You Know It Mix 001

Dave Matthias - Lights On
"Lights On" exudes intricate soulful vocals and a captivating piano hook that defines this Afro House track. While it is sure to radiate summer heat with its calm, groovy vibe, "Lights On" is perfect for any dance floor, beach or radio mix-show set.

- Original Mix
- Radio Edit Mix
- Instrumental Mix
- Radio Edit Instrumental Mix

Release Date 11/7/25
Catalogue Number DMM2515
© Dave Matthias Music