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China Charmeleon teams up with Brandon Dhludhlu with Birds Sing - a soulful deep house cut that lands right where it matters. Built on a smooth 3-step rhythm, the track connects emotionally from the first beat. China’s production showcases his signature take: crisp percussion, a subtle Latin swing, and plenty of space for the vocals to breathe.

Brandon, known from Idols SA, shows his range here, delivering a performance that’s raw yet refined - nothing overstated, everything in its place. Simple lines that carry weight. Big feelings. 
It’s the kind of track you loop without realising it, because the feeling never fades.

This isn't new territory for China Charmeleon. From Colours to My Father’s Records, he’s carved out a distinct space on Stay True Sounds, consistently releasing thoughtful, rich house music. 
Birds Sing is made for early mornings, late nights, and every quiet moment in between.
File under: Deep. Soulful. Timeless.

Birds Sing

China Charmeleon & Brandon Dhludhlu - Birds Sing

Stay True Sounds Vol. 7 drops 29 August - another expertly curated compilation from label boss Kid Fonque, continuing his mission to document and showcase the label’s uncompromising vision; elevating the most exciting artists in South African electronic and house music.
Leading the rollout, Thabo Tonick delivers “Nika” - a slow-burn house heater layered in tension and flow - while Graham Deep makes his debut on the label with “Rabbit’s Foot”, a patient, atmospheric standout that’s already turning heads.

But the depth doesn’t stop there. Pando G comes through with “Analog Machines”, a raw, synth-heavy trip built on texture and grit. It’s one of the compilation’s most distinctive moments - unapologetically minimal, deeply musical. The kind of track that rewards repeat listens or gets dropped in a tech house set at 2am.

Another highlight is beatsbyhand’s “Aphotic Zone” - a haunting, immersive track that pushes deep house into darker waters. With its low-end weight and shadowy tone, it captures the late-night energy that defines the Stay True sound.

The full compilation features a tight, purposeful selection of producers shaping the next wave: Radic The Myth, Wapo Jije, Exte C, Freddy da Stupid, and more. New names and label regulars sit side by side, each track a standout in its own right.

No filler. No fluff. Just a sharp, honest representation of where South African house music is right now.

Stay True Sounds Vol. 7 isn’t just a label release - it’s a document of the culture.

Enjoy! 


04 beatsbyhand - Aphotic Zone

01 Tea White - Spacious Choir

09 Freddy da Stupid - EarGasm (Original Mix)

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Sone (GR) Hayana rises with a groovy afro organic tribal flow where earthy percussion and deep rhythms intertwine in a hypnotic groove. The track carries an uplifting spirit that feels both primal and refined, guiding the listener into a dance ritual that is as vibrant as it is timeless.

Producer: Sone (GR)
Final Mastering: YHV Recordings
Publisher: YHV Music Group
Record Label: YHV Records

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Sone (GR) - Hayana [YHV RECORDS]

groovier euphorischer track zum reisen :) 

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Showcasing the very best in South African music, Kid Fonque’s seminal Stay True Sounds is committed to championing the genre’s rising stars as well as exposing the sonically captivating sound to new audiences.

04 beatsbyhand - Aphotic Zone

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