Karoo | Habitat Arcadia 2022

‘Resilience’ draws its infectious dancefloor power from a groove-driven amalgamation of jarring, artfully intertwined sounds. Gespona and Martín Cozar cast classic house chord chops, a captivatingly choppy MC hook, and funky acoustic basslines into a pulsating and sexy framework – dynamic, driving, and irresistibly danceable.

Gespona, Martín Cozar - Resilience

I had the privilege of performing my first ever live set at the 8th Day of Creation (@8doc_music) at Afrikaburn 2024 between 10-12pm on the Saturday night. The theme of this years Burn was "Creation" and so it felt so fitting to play all original music at this incredible art piece. 

The stage was built by an international team from Berlin and Cape Town, and depicted a pregnant mother with the earth as her belly, a space of renewal, reconnection and rebirth.

I used Ableton Push, Novation Launch Control XL, Akai MPK Mini and Playtronica's touch sensitive midi hardware which I connected to a mushroom to trigger sound.

Thank you to 8Doc for having me as a part of your beautiful stage and thank you to all those who trekked to the far end of the playa to dance with me.

Love and blessings xx

SHMIKESSS (Live Set) - 8th Day of Creation - Afrikaburn 2024

Here is my remix of "Sun" for the @mita-gami @bpmsoundschool Remix Contest! I tried to stay true to my interpretation of the original but add my own eclectic, hypnotic and psychedelic groove. I hope you enjoy :)

Sun (SHMIKESSS Remix)

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Mita Gami - Sun (SHMIKESSS Remix)

My remix for "Sun Contest Remix"
Mita Gami - Sun (Baladeva Balarama Remix)

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Mita Gami - Sun (BALARAMA Remix)

Resonance

Almero @Habitat Arcadian Forest 2024

Gux Jimenez , Kurt Caesar - Chronosphere ( Original Mix )

Jetpack

Live Solo: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DItmcpXqEM9/

This track started from a piano riff not by design, so it’s interesting as an alternative creative process.

Vocals remains a challenge, but I realized the best approach is to record several times and extract the best part of each recording.

Lyrics:
Rise up
As you need to
Let it all flow
As long as its you

Move on
Cause you choose to
Keep it all true
As the one who stops will just disappear

Rise (Deep House) | Free Download

Ouch Ananas

Berrocal (Roze Remix) [& Other Moods]

SHMIKESSS is a Cape Town based cinematographer, DJ, live performer and producer that has always been drawn to the immersive narrative of the audio visual experience. It shows in his music taste - guiding listeners through a profound journey of soundscapes. Inspired by a deeper psychological narrative of collective consciousness, he aims to create sounds (and imagery) that celebrate the magnificence of life in all its forms. SHMIKESSS' sound is a dynamic fusion of groovy, racey, bouncy beats and rolling bass lines, shifting effortlessly between ethereal moments and bursts of pure, high-energy euphoria. As well as his individual act, he also performs as one half of @thelostboysza duo.

In a short time, SHMIKESSS has seen rapid evolution and growth in his productions,  first releasing on legendary Berlin label - Katermukke and its sister label MUKKE, then with releases on South African labels Back To Funk and Imprint. He's since co-launched his own label Tomorrow's Monday Records (@tmrwsmdy), fostering community among Cape Town's growing scene and connecting it with a network that extends across the world. SHMIKESSS is patiently honing his sound in terms of new productions and live sets while looking to align with the right labels. His distinct sound and contagious energy has quickly launched him as a DJ, artist and events co-ordinator around many festivals in South Africa, as well as abroad in Hawaii and Germany.

Bookings and collaborations: 
International: kb@sanctuarysessions.co
South Africa: michaelsveltman@gmail.com

Resonance

SHMIKESSS

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