I travelled across South Africa (through so many rain storms) to create my first musical collaboration with great musicians from different cultures, generations, areas and tribes. Watch the full docie clip on the trip here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcnQk0en5to

Produced by Mash.O and Dj Spoko
Lyrics and Vocals by Spoek Mathambo
Additional Vocals Andry Kashivi and the Khwe Loa Cultural Group.
Bass by Bhekisenzo Joseph Cele.
Guitar by Thulasizwe Mnyandu Lindokuhle.
Recorded by Itamar Weiss @ the locations and Jazzworx Studios, Johannesburg.
Mixed by Ross McDonald & Itamar Weiss @ Hey Papa Legend Studios, Cape Town.
Mastered by Simon Ratcliffe @ Sound and Motion Studios, Cape Town.

The Song includes Lyrics in English, Zulu, Sotho, !Xun and Khwe.

Spoek - Pula (VodaFirsts)

bookings: spoekspoek@gmail.com

Springtime in Malmo, Sweden...cooked up a yung swedish rap mix. 
Mix is named after JaQe's line in his song, Oprah. 

Lilla Namo - Tuggare utan gränser
Abidaz - Nitti5 (feat. Robyn)
Som Fan - Time Out (feat. JaQe & Simon Emanuel)
Alaska - Bomberjacka
Petter - King (feat Lilla Namo)
Samboii - Västerortsstil 
Sjukstugan - Zig Zag (feat. Skizz) [Mash Up International Remix]
Rawda - Bli inte sur
DaCosta - Vi två
JaQe - Oprah
Som Fan - Aha-Ok (feat. Timbuktu)
Timbuktu, Lilla Namo, Dida, Joy, JaQe & Promoe - Spring (Svenska Bars)
Phil T. Rich - Gal (feat. Jaqe, Eboi & Lilla Namo)
Rikard "Skizz" Bizzi - Kapitel 15-27 (Botkyrka)
Samboii - Kanner_Mig
Stress - Tystas Ner (feat. Sebbe Staxx, Aleks, Malcolm B, Nimo, Promoe, Moms & Adam Tensta)
Cleo - Gå På Salong
Grillat & Grändy - Vafan händz?! (feat. Ison)
Adam Kanyama - Bara för en natt

MOMMA KOLLA OPRAH (SWEDISH RAP MIX)

Mixed bag of South African electronica/beats/house. 

Crazy wave of producers coming from all parts of SA...most of them I'd never heard until last week. Good times. 

Tracklist

Fantasma - Eye Of The Sun (Dj Mpula Remix)
Maramza - Sekwa Sithi_ft_Ruffest
Hlasko - Time 
BIG SPACE & ALBERT AXE - MOJADO
MOONCHILD & MARAMZA - Inkwenkwezi
Okmalumkoolkat - Safe & Sound
ELPHNT - Bleep_Bloop
DJ Zinhle - My name Is ft Busiswa (Maramza Mix)
BIG FKN GUN - GQOMA ft. Manelis
MARCO FILBY - TOWNSHIP TRAUMA
Bateleur - Divorce (Christian Tiger School Remix)
Ol'tak - Manifest
Card On Spokes - Chocolate Covered Weekend
Cutting Gems - Tonight Baby
Maramza - Tearz
Wildebeats - Sexy Rich Girl
John Wizards - LEUK (OX++_Remix)
John Wizards - Hogsback
Pegasus Warning - The Mountain (Mujava, Spoko, Spoek Mathambo Remix)
Eltonnick Feat. Max Tutu - Benda
Madanon, Mreyza, ceeyaah 'n Pilado - Idimoni 
Tribal Warriors - Lerato ft. Noe-Li (Prod. by Dj Spoko & Panyaza)
HUME DA MUZIKA{GIANT OF THE DANCE FLOOR} - Qamu
Oskido Ft. Candy - Tsa Mandebele
Mash.O - The Village
Bhar ft Dj Tira and Sir_Bubzin - Uyabhampa
MrAppleSawc - Clicks Ticks
Jumping Back Slash - Plateaux
Jumping Back Slash - Always Unfinished But Never Outgunned
Madanoni 'n oBen 10 - Opopayi (Ndakx n Xtralarge)

Future Sound Of Mzansi  1: Various Artists

We've got an absolute gem of a music discovery to share with you, and we couldn't be more excited!  Ready for a rhythmic adventure? Introducing Laliboi's brand new single, "Buya Embo" – a jazzy South African hip-hop masterpiece you won't want to miss. With electrifying horn lines and a junglist-influenced remix by none other than the illbient master Spoek Mathambo, this track is guaranteed to get you grooving.Introducing Laliboi's brand new single and music video, "Buya Embo" – With its electrifying horn lines and a junglist-influenced remix by none other than the illbient master Spoek Mathambo, this track is guaranteed to get you grooving.

 "Buya Embo" is just the tip of the iceberg, paving the way for Laliboi's highly anticipated sophomore album, "Siyalapha." This groundbreaking project is a collaboration with South African sonic genius Spoek Mathambo, who masterfully produced and composed the entire album. And guess what? It's not just any album. "Siyalapha" is a celebration of Xhosa language and identity, blending traditional South African sounds with elements of jazz, folk, boogie, and hip-hop to create an unmistakably authentic experience.

LALIBOI & SPOEK MATHAMBO  - Buya Embo

((Mix series will be up for a limited amount of time, so download it while it's up))

This month I am premiering my documentary Future Sound of Mzansi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A0ZzKybU1U). Future Sounds of Mzansi is a documentary directed by Spoek Mathambo and Lebogang Rasethaba which aims to explore, express and interrogate, South Africa's electronic music landscape.

As part of a series of mix featuring the work of some of the artists in the film, I have chosen to focus on the works of Okmalumkoolkat (pronounced Okay-Maloom-Cool-Cat). The mix is filled with rare, exclusive, unreleased tracks and some classic bars from Okmalumkoolkat. 

He is a visionary vocalist/visual artist who's work is an exciting example of the sounds coming out of SA right now. He has collaborated with producers from all over SA as well as far afield as Austria and the UK, to create a unique mixture of futuristic, distinctly South African tracks. 

Akulalwa!!!

Tracklist
LV feat Okmalumkoolkat - SSSNAKE 
Okmalumkoolkat - Allblackblackkat
OKMALUMKOOLKAT_SIYAGUNDA._Barbershop_Remix_feat.The_Snitch
REASON_Bump_The_Cheese_Up_Remix_Feat._Toll_A_Mo_AKA_OkMalumKoolKat_Dirty
LV_feat_Okmalumkoolkat_-_PUSH_IT
Mashayabhuqe - Shandarabaa x Ekhelemende feat. OKMALUMKOOLKAT
Kid Fonque, Okmalumkoolkat, Cuebur, Andy Boi & Jonny Miller - Usangkhumbula
The Frown - Double_Down_-_Take_Away_Mix feat Okmalumkoolkat
LV - Boomslang_feat._Okmalumkoolkat
LV & Okmalumkoolkat- Zharp (Hyperdub 2010)
Spoek Mathambo - Weekend Special
JR - Bob Mabena_Feat. OKMalumKoolKat & Spoek Mathambo
Branko -  Pray (feat. Kalaf, Okmalumkoolkat, Nastio)
Okmalumkoolkat - Bhut'yang'chaza
Cassper Nyovest X okmalumkoolkat - Gusheshe
LV feat. Okmalumkoolkat - Spitting Cobra
Okmalumkoolkat - Internet Jetset Zuper
DIRTY PARAFFIN - Moonwalker
DIRTY PARAFFIN - Okzharp_Malumkoolkat_Pt._II
Okmalumkoolkat - iJusi
LV_feat._Okmalumkoolkat_-_Sebenza (Maramza Remix)
LV_feat._Okmalumkoolkat_-_Sebenza (DJ Clock Remix)
LV - Diamonds feat Okmalumkoolkat
DIRTY PARAFFIN - DOWNLOAD THIS ON MP3
Big Fkn Gun - Space feat Spoek Mathambo & Okmalumkoolkat
LV feat. Okmalumkoolkat - Zulu Compurar
LV feat. Okmalumkoolkat - International Pantsula
DIRTY PARAFFIN - A-HA
DIRTY PARAFFIN  - BIG BUCKS BONANZA
OX++, NONKU, BRA SOL, OKMALUMKOOLKAT - ROME
Dirty Paraffin - Papap! Papap! (OX++ Remix)
Aewon Wolf, Sketchy Bongo, OkMalumKoolKat - Kumnandila
SIBOT X OKMALUMKOOLKAT - NICE SHANDEES
JUMPING BACK SLASH - Kumoshakele (feat Okmalumkoolkat)


Future Sound Of Mzansi 2: Okmalumkoolkat

This month I am premiering my documentary Future Sound of Mzansi (www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A0ZzKybU1U). Future Sounds of Mzansi is a documentary directed by Spoek Mathambo and Lebogang Rasethaba which aims to explore, express and interrogate, South Africa's electronic music landscape.

This edition of the mix series is an ode to the Kwazulu Natal dominating style called Qgom. 

Enjoy the bangers. 

Tracklist
Illumination Boyz - 0748685273 0736197847
Nkokhi ft. Sphelele - Travelling Man (Medium Points Remix)
Rudeboyz - Akasemuhle
Jumping Back Slash - Always Unfinished But Never Outgunned
sbucardo da dj & 031 - king of toms
Snaxxzo - Drunk in love (Dakwe othandweni)
Madanon, Mreyza, ceeyaah 'n Pilado - IDimoniI 
DJ LetlakaRSA ft Masheleng - Xigago
Mqakxman & Voltage Boyz - I'Str8 Sam ft Manyabza
Jumping Back Slash - Blue Smoke
3 Way Boyz - Bitch Don' t Kill my Vibe
Madanoni 'n oBen 10 - Opopayi 
Roman Rodney - Triple Beat Remix
DJ Master P - Wooh Unganyakazi
Menchess  - Mitsubishi song(club mix)
Menchess - khumbula ukubhenga
DJ LAG ft Tempo - Crash
DJ Julz - Bass Push 
NakedBoys - Lost Alien
Jumping Back Slash - Plateaux


Future Sound of Mzansi 5: Qgom Revolution

The saga continues!! Maramza has put together this mix of some new tracks from himself and some compadres. "Maramza is the tapeworm inside your head, straight out of South Africa, a producer of unfiltered global future bass music."

This is the latest mix in the series to promote the film, Future Sound of Mzansi. 
(www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A0ZzKybU1U). Future Sounds of Mzansi is a documentary directed by Spoek Mathambo and Lebogang Rasethaba which aims to explore, express and interrogate, South Africa's electronic music landscape.

Tracklist
Intro
Sbucardo - Deep Gqom / Okmalumkoolkat - Roundhouse Kick (Acapella)
Maramza - Don Wantchu
Spoek Mathambo - Control
Kanye West x Black Motion - New Slave Thrills
DJ Lusiman ft. DJ Vista - Oh My Gosh (OMG)
Jumping Back Slash - Plateaux
Maramza - Back In My Arms
DJ Clock ft. Beatenberg - Pluto (Maramza Remember Mix)
Moonchild & Maramza - Inkwenkwezi
Riky Rick - Nafukwa
Uhuru - Y-Tjukutja ft. Professor, Oskido & DJ Bucks (Maramza Remix)
Pyro - Jacob Zuma (Maramza Remix)
DJ Zinhle - My name Is ft Busiswa (Maramza Remix)
LV feat Okmalumkoolkat - Sebenza (Maramza Galactic Voetsek)
Fantasma - ShangriLa ft. Moonchild (Maramza Remix)
Card On Spokes - Ladders (Jumping Back Slash Remix)
K.O (Feat. Kid X) - Caracara
iFani - Ewe (Maramza Remix)
Alaska vs Riri - Accuse Diamonds In The Sky

Future Sound Of Mzansi 6: Maramza

As part of the Future Sound of Mzansi mix series we have an extra special treat from the don Fever Trails (https://soundcloud.com/fevertrails). Dig!! 

This mix of exclusive, new and soon to be released tracks is incredible, we're all very excited that he's made this for our listening, skanking and dancing pleasure. 

"Nicolaas van Reenen is a Cape Town-based multi-instrumentalist and producer, known for his work with a number of acclaimed and emerging acts. He has recently started producing avant electro-acoustic sounds as Fever Trails.

Eclectic and ethereal, Fever Trails combines Ableton Live, synthesizers, guitars, drums, piano and bass with Nicolaas’ signature complex, layered sound. Part solo project, part collaborative project (especially live), Fever Trails incorporates the talents and contributions of Sebastiano Zanasi (Christian Tiger School), Dylan Jefferys (Bateleur) and Skye MacInnes (Like Knives), who add an element of live spontaneity and dynamics to a largely electronic set."

Tracklist
1. Bells - FT
2. Dream, Rabbit - FT
3. Goldshine (FT Remix) - Card on Spokes
4. Skrum - FT
5.Untitled - FT
6. Pattern Language - FT
7. On & On (FT Remix) - Astro Zu
8. Fever Trails - FT
9. I Can't Figure You Out (FT remix) - Hugh

http://www.nicolaasvanreenen.com/work/creative/

Future Sound Of Mzansi 7: Fever Trails

The Prophet

GQIRHA: Song for the Medicine Man

Gega Namakhosi (Instrumental)

Aime comme toujours (Instrumental)

Love the Ruthless Tyrant (Instrumental)

Sabela Uyabizwa (Instrumental)

Une blague cruelle (Instrumental)

Abantu Abadala (Stepper's Delight) (Instrumental)

The Prophet (Instrumental)

Fantasma have shared the first song from their forthcoming ‘Eye of the Sun EP’ that is set for release 10th November via Soundway Records. Premiered via The Quietus, ‘Sefty Belt’ features the mesmerizing vocals of guest artist JOSIAHWISE IS THE SERPENTWITHFEET. 

You can pre-order Fantasma's forthcoming EP 'Eye of the Sun' here from the Soundway store: http://smarturl.it/EyeOfTheSun
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/FantasmaiTunes 

Fantasma - Sefty Belt feat. serpentwithfeet

You can order Fantasma's  EP 'Eye of the Sun' from 
the Soundway store: smarturl.it/EyeOfTheSun
iTunes: smarturl.it/FantasmaiTunes


Fantasma - Shangrila feat Moonchild

Finqa

Finqa (Instrumental)

Tracklist

Intro
Erik Lundin - Salam Aleikum (ft. Frej Larsson)
Jaqe & Marcus Price - Ricky Bobby
Stor Ft Linda Pria, Ge dixon, Bamma B - Swish
Rebstar - Safe Safe 040 Mix (feat. Lazee, Saint, Lilleman, The C.I.T.Y.)
Pato Pooh - Västeraq ft. Denz
Stress - Sthlm stad (feat. Abidaz, Denz, Bynblock, Sebbe Staxx, N, Firat Alby & Chris Mhina) [Remix]
Silvana Imam - IMAM COBAIN
Yemi - Svart Europé
 Denz - Jetski
Alaska - Saudi
Silvana Imam -  Jag är en fakkin gee (feat. Adam Tensta & Julia Spada)
Pato Pooh - Blatte ft. Sam-E
Stress - I deras mun (feat. Abidaz & Pato Pooh)
YEMI + JONAS SPARK - SHOGUN
Yemi - Osynlighetsmantel [prod. Yung Gud]
Stress - Echo (feat. Piraterna & Guleed)
DJ Universe Feat. Mohammed & Stor - Köpenhamn Slum
Gnucci - FINDERS KEEPERS (Chopped & Slowed Remix by Trappadon)
Denz - Måste (prod. von Haartman)
Nguvo x ByAnyMeans - Voodoo
Joy - Kattliv
Lorentz - Där dit vinden kommer (feat. JaQe, Duvchi, JJ & Joy)
Leslie Tay - Vems Fel (Chopped & Slowed Remix by Trappadon)
Nguvo - Misty Shades Prod. By Roca Beats
Rikard "Skizz" Bizzi - Svett (feat. Frida Scar & Jeaff)
Cleo, Broke n Tipsy & Kristin Amparo - Tagga Ner (feat. Dirty Jens)
Samboii - Mr God Damn
Teo Sweden - EVISU EVIGT LIV
Cherrie Hersi - Intro
Outro

Reppa Alla Postkoder:  Swedish Rap Mix

Daniel EP available on itunes, Deezer and amazon from 25 January 2016 

This time the dynamic house music culture of South Africa is reflected by the rhythms and sounds of Batuk’s debut EP, Daniel. Batuk is a creative collective founded by South African electronic music producers Aero Manyelo and Spoek Mathambo; along with the prolific artist and vocalist Manteiga. 

Two original tracks, Daniel and Reya Congo, offer a hypnotic take on tribal house, and feature the vocal talents of frequent collaborator Nandi Ndlovu. Next to the 2 original tracks, are remixes from an international cast of club luminaries including German luso music aficionado Daniel Haaksman, Angolan afrohouse duo Homeboyz Music, and Mozambican best kept secret (till now) producer/DJ Freddy Da Stupid. 

From slow-burners, to straight up peak time anthems, our favourite changes every time we hear them and we're sure you'll find your own one to treasure. Enjoy.

Interview: http://10and5.com/2015/10/29/unifying-cultures-through-rhythm-an-interview-with-batuk/

Batuk - Daniel ft Nandi Ndlovu

Batuk - Musica da Terra

Batuk's debut album, Musica da Terra, is a brave and genre-defying record featuring the the collective seemlessly expressing a variety of influences from zouk, afro/tribal house, techno and traditional African music. 

The album features collaborations with artists such as Nandi Ndlovu, Grupo Zore and Grupo Makarita (Mozambique); Giovanni Kiyingi, Annet Nandujja, Lebon and Nilotica (Uganda).

2016 will see Batuk performing their exciting live show worldwide.
For bookings requests, remixes and enquiries write spoekspoek@gmail.com

Batuk - Força Força

Call Me Naughty Music Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdr3G9oEudQ

"GIVE ME HUGS NOT DRUGS...'COS DROGAS FICA FEIA"

Batuk is a creative collective founded by South African electronic music producers Aero Manyelo and Spoek Mathambo; along with the prolific artist and vocalist Manteiga.

Call Me Naughty is from Batuk's debut album Musica da Terra, coming out on May 27th on Teka Records. 

Batuk's debut album, Musica da Terra, is a brave and genre-defying record featuring the the collective seemlessly expressing a variety of influences from zouk, afro/tribal house, techno and traditional African music. 

The album features collaborations with artists such as Nandi Ndlovu, Grupo Zore and Grupo Makarita (Mozambique); Giovanni Kiyingi, Annet Nandujja, Lebon and Nilotica (Uganda).

2016 will see Batuk performing their exciting live show worldwide.
For bookings requests, remixes and enquiries write spoekspoek@gmail.com

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/batuk2015

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batukcollect...

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/batuk_sa/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Batuk_SA


Batuk - Call Me Naughty ft. Nandi Ndlovu

Gira Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95sHC9h5O00

“Gira” (a portuguese word meaning to change or turn around) is Batuk’s third single from their forthcoming debut album 'Musica da Terra' to be released on May 27th 2016, on Teka Recordings. 

Batuk’s latest single, is a hard hitting song of protest, calling for change. Addressing the constant war and fighting in Africa, the song is born of dance floor culture, but not of it’s typical hedonistic nature. Gira is a loud call for change from the youth of Africa. There are currently fifteen African countries involved in war, or are experiencing post-war conflict and tension. The statistics are not only shocking/frightening…the time has come for CHANGE. 

The beautiful music video was submitted to Batuk, by a fan who was touched by the song at a live show, and dug through his trove of documentaries and stock footage to create a powerful montage. 

On the EP, the Gira original version is accompanied by two stunning South African house remixes, one by the Ggom stalwarts, Rudeboyz, and another by prolific Johannesburg producer/DJ Eltonnick.

Batuk - Gira (Eltonnick Rmx)

Batuk - Gira (Rudeboyz Gqom Remix)

Batuk - Gira ft. Nandi Ndlovu (Original Version)

Vida

Batuk - Vida (Fever Trails Remix)

When Boyfriend sent us his collaboration remix with Mina, we jumped out of our skin in excitement! It's a banger.

Call Me Naughty (Boyfriend & Mina remix)

A song of longing for love lost and love to come, blending zulu folk and soul, 'I Found You' perfectly encapsulates something Spoek Mathambo's been looking for for a long time, a new paradigm to present South African sounds. Written in collaboration with Johannesburg based electronic-soul duo Kajama and Spoek's Fantasma band, 'I Found You' is from Spoek Mathambo's forthcoming album 'Mzansi Beat Code', out on 14th April 2017.

Available on all digital platforms (iTunes/Deezer/Spotify/Amazon etc)

MBC: Mzansi Beat Code

Spoek Mathambo - I Found U (feat Kajama & Fantasma)

Father Creeper

Stuck Together

Hola!! New Batuk track featuring the legendary Yolanda Fyrus!! The new Batuk album is coming! November 2017. Mais Fogo!!

Batuk - Maak Oop Die Boot

BUY/STREAM "Move!" on all digital platforms https://IDOL.lnk.to/Move
(iTunes/Deezer/Spotify/Play/Soundcloud etc)

Move! (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/T76GB4ZO6wQ

"Move!" is the first single off Batuk's upcoming sophomore album 'Kasi Royalty'. "Move!" is a celebration of movement! The most blissful thing to do is to let go, dance, and just MOVE.

Move! EP

BATUK - Move!

A Decade of African Power - Proudly Traditional African Music Recorded in the 1980s

Four mixes commissioned by Iwalewahaus for the exhibition Feedback: Art, Africa and the 1980s

Mixed by Spoek Mathambo

Courtesy of the artist and Iwalewahaus Music Archive
*Artwork by Karabo Makenna

AfroPower Decade: Traditional African Music of the 1980s

Early 2010 track that just dropped on the LV album 'Sebenza' on Hyperdub Records a month ago. The story goes that, Gervase came to SA in late 2009 to visit his family, reached out via internet and subsequently LV produced 2 tracks on my first album Mshini Wam. Work and Limb didn't get on that album and LV put them both on their album, Sebenza http://www.hyperdub.net/releases/view/192/HDBCD015.

LV - Work ft Spoek Mathambo

South African house music group, Batuk have a new single, Mutumia Ngatha. The track is a heartfelt tribute to Kenyan freedom fighter Muthoni Wa Kirima, underpinned by a banging deep house groove.

Vocalist/songwriter Manteiga and producer Spoek Mathambo form part of the renowned South African electronic music collective, BATUK, which was originally founded in 2015.

Batuk - Mutumia Ngatha

Spoek Mathambo is a South African artist, musician, songwriter & filmmaker. With three critically acclaimed solo albums under his belt,  not to mention his collaborative projects Fantasma and Batuk, and a documentary on SA electronic music (Future Sound of Mzansi), Spoek Mathambo is a prolific creative, a true music activist, showcasing and stretching the limits of electronic music and hip hop.

On his new album Tales From A Lost City, producer and rapper Spoek Mathambo revisits his first love, Hip-Hop, with a project steeped in rich storytelling, razor sharp social commentary and an endless reserve of gymnastic flows. The concept album drives a cross section through South Africa 2020, to give a view of a highly complex and volatile society struggling to come to grips with its post Apartheid “rainbow nation” dream/nightmare. Spoek Mathambo takes Hip-Hop, the great crucible of culture, and creates a colorful ride through a diverse set of soundscapes, each emboldening Mathambo’s no-holds-bar approach to songwriting. 

The eclectic self produced album features guest appearances from scratch DJ Raiko and collaborations with Batuk, Spizzy, Mark Mushiva, Vuyo and Daev Martian.

Tales from the Lost Cities

Bumaye

Teka Music is home to Spoek Mathambo; Laliboi; Batuk; Vukazithathe; Deepak Choppaz; Blacswet; Kitsuko; Fantasma; AfroJazzGiants and more

For live or bookings/remixes/features contact: spoekspoek@gmail.com

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