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Classic Room, Vol. 3

Midnight Groove (Tech Mix)

Locally Locked W/ Busik

SA Appreciation Mix

1. Flamenco - C-Moody & LebtoniQ
2. Underwater - CJ Keys, EnoSoul
3. Groove Dance - Inspector Deep, Deep Essentials
4. Struggles & Pain - Thabza The Deep, Dunn's SA
5. Make you my girl - Chronical Deep
6. It doesn't matter - El Moro, Citizen Sthee (Deep Essential Rework)
7. Ironic Deep - Tebza de Soul
8. Boogie with Ex - Exte C
9. Feel good - Pando G
10. Dyer Groove - !Sooks
11. Get out - DJ Bullet, EnoSoul, Man Q, Leskosol (Leskosol's Sweet Love Mix)

Deep Appreciation

2.4th KIND

“I’m on the outside, let me in.”

STY TRU BTS delivers again with ‘Outside’ - a track that moves both body and mind 
South Africa’s poet and songstress Sio links with London’s genre-blurring producer Tesfa Williams for the third release from their collaborative SIGMA project - and it’s a stunner 
Poetic fire meets UK club finesse as Sio’s cinematic vocals glide over Tesfa’s deep, soulful production, bold and built for the floor. 

Outside is for the ones who keep showing up, even when the door won’t open. Crafted between Johannesburg and London, this cross-continental cut blends strength with vulnerability. Tesfa’s warm, polished soundscapes provide the perfect backdrop for Sio’s assured yet emotionally charged delivery - vocals that don’t just ride the beat, but reshape its emotional core. 

Out now on  STY TRU BTS, Outside is a moment…music that carries weight and motion in equal measure 


Sio X Tesfa Williams - Outside

Unica Te Ep

Dvrk Henning - Unica Te (Instrumental Mix)

Thabo Tonick kicks off Stay True Sounds Vol. 7 with "Nika" - a slow-burning electronic house cut that builds with moody precision and lands with heavy impact. Deep, atmospheric, and emotionally charged, the track showcases Tonick's signature blend of moody textures and forward-thinking production.

A respected name in South Africa's underground, Tonick has earned praise from tastemakers like BBC Radio 1's Benji B, with standout releases including "Low Rider" and the Seasons EP.
Known for a sound that's more felt than heard, Tonick continues to refine his unmistakable sonic identity, rooted in emotion, brooding textures, and a fresh electronic edge that feels both timeless and future-forward. "Nika" is no exception, unfolding with intention into a heavyweight moment.

Curated by Kid Fonque, the Stay True Sounds compilation series has become a cornerstone of the label - an annual showcase designed to champion fresh, up-and-coming talent from across South Africa. Now in its seventh edition, the series remains a vital snapshot of the country's evolving House sound. With "Nika," Thabo Tonick sets the bar high from the beginning.


Thabo Tonick - Nika

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

Trick Me

beatsbyhand x Sio - Trick Me (Extended)

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La Musica Go : Melodic Techno House Journey

Neuroleptic

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]

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.

beatsbyhand x Sio - Trick Me (Extended)

Stay True Sounds

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