Tropical Thunder invites: Rackham Le Groove (La Freak Records)

Rumble in the jungle • Džungle BKAO, Prague 18/8/2022

ZIM ELECTIONS 2023

Honored to have Biko Vledder @sint-bikolaas setting off the Self Help mix series with 80 minutes of South African house and kwaito deep cuts to coincide with our first release Classic Club Culture. Five tracks of SA house & downtempo produced by the prolific Quentin Foster (Vision, Yeah Bo!, Citi Express).
Available for preorder here:
https://soundbathrecords.bandcamp.com/album/classic-club-culture-e-p
Here's what Biko had to say about the mix
"When Matt asked me to record a mix to accompany the reissue of tracks by Quentin Foster on his new label Sound Bath Records I felt excited and delighted. It’s really cool that these forgotten tunes by Quentin get a new life and more people are going to hear his work. When I started to select tunes for this mix the first tunes I chose were two tracks from different project produced by Quentin. From there I tried to build the rest of my mix around these cornerstones with other South African 90’s dance cuts."

Self Help Vol. 1 - Biko

❤️‍🔥 Trop happy de recevoir @lolaondikwa sur Nique

✨Artiste d’origine franco-ivoirienne, philosophe & féministe queer et anti-raciste, Lola Ondikwa s’engage aussi sur le dancefloor. Un espace où elle navigue avec énergie entre kwaito, gqom, baile funk, jersey club, coupé décalé, kuduro & more… Une seule consigne : l’enjaillement ! Ecouter ce mix sans danser, c’est mission impossible. On a essayé 🥵

🎧 Branche toi sur nique.radio & l’app 🎧

Nique – Le Dancefloor #80 : Lola Ondikwa

My beloved rhythm riders,

From the pulsing heart of Mexico City, with roots reaching deep into the Afro-Caribbean soil, I bring you a beat-drenched love letter — a mix that's an odyssey through the vibrant soul of South African music, with a mission to fuse the electrifying sounds of Africa and Latin America, and touch the heartbeats of cultures along the way.

Imagine a journey with me — a marathon mix that celebrates the diversity of grooves I adore, all while riding the wave of amapiano rhythms, the lifeblood of this musical adventure. From the fiery Afro-Latin beats to the infectious energy of Afrobeat, we'll dance from Brazil to Colombia, soar from Nigeria to South Africa, and even take a detour through the diverse streets of Quebec, with other global echoes woven in.

I call this creation 'Amamore'. It's more than just a mix; it's a bridge between worlds, an amapiano love story, and 'amor' for the melodies that move us. It's an invitation to experience the diversity that amapiano can offer, binding disparate tunes into a long-form symphony that will keep your spirit soaring whether you're in motion or still, from the sweat of the gym to the focus of your office.

With each beat, feel the defiant spirit of South Africa, the land of a thousand rhythms and a beacon of diversity, whose revolutionary heart helped shatter the chains of apartheid. This spirit lives in the collaborative soul of amapiano, where artists unite to craft hits that are anthems of inclusivity.

This mix is my passion, my offering to you — to introduce new sounds, to unite through music, and to inspire you to dive deeper into the stories of these artists and genres. 

Let 'Amamore' be your soundtrack to discovery, a vibe to return to, time and time again. May it energize, surprise, delight, and inspire you. 

Enjoy the ride,
DJ SWIPE LEFT

Amamore

Amamore 🇿🇦 🎹 🫶🏾 (155 min)

New Kwaito, G'qom, AmaPiano, a Best of G'qom 2023 Mix!

Check out the best of the newest G'qom (Durban House Music) tunes that we have played throughout the year from artists such as DJ Nalitha, DJ Lag, Avela Mvalo, AmaTycooler, and more!!

Loxion Music Mix Show 131 - New Kasi Music And Best Of Gqom 2023 Mix - 11 - 24 - 2023

BLOW UP

Safe to say this one has been worth the wait! Relentless Sydney digger @daniel-lupica uncovers some seriously next level 90s kwaito and mid-tempo house from South Africa for a summer time spread full of pure under the radar heat! 

Q. Hey Daniel, what inspiration did you draw upon when putting this mix together? Is there a sound, feeling, or time/place in dance music history that connects all the different elements in one way or another?

A. Kind of, but it wasn’t super intentional; obviously I’m into 90’s sounds (in particular South African Kwaito and House) so I wanted to share some of my favourite finds of this year and string them together in a cohesive mix, keeping a steady mid-tempo vibe, where everything sounds both similar and different the whole way through. Nothing groundbreaking, just trying to keep an emphasis on quality and not play too many jams I’ve heard before in other DJ’s mixes.

Q. Are there any records in the mix that are especially close to your heart, or new or old favourites that you’ve been keeping up your sleeve for the right moment?

A. There are a few! As a lot of the SA stuff is not easy to come by, it feels like it’s by chance (right place, right time) that I ended up with a couple, so pretty grateful to have some of my grails in hand, such as the “Shima - S'Phete Vibe” LP, the song “Dlayani” is in the mix but it’s packed full of heat. Another is the “Andile - Want Me (Viagra Mix)” (recently added to my YT) that is red hot fave at the moment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laSet9roaPA

Q. With so many great under-the-radar South African records in the mix, can we expect to hear a few of these popping up on your youtube channel in the months ahead? And what other rabbit holes have you been exploring for the channel of late?

A. Yes for sure! There’s 3 or 4 in there that I plan to throw onto my channel. But hopefully I don’t sit on them too long and miss the boat.

The other rabbit holes that I’m always exploring include 90’s Latin/Spanish/Brazillian Hip Hop and Hip-House, as well as Reggae and Dancehall covers of 90s RnB and pop songs. Always nice to throw something familiar yet different into the mix when playing in a bar or club.

MDC.290 Daniel Lupica

Thanks to you the one with the Groove! this is for you

KAK-Atelier Mix/ a special drop

DJ couple on a wild journey, diving deep into the uncharted territories of regional music scenes. We blend genres with an edgy twist, creating a unique sound mosaic that lights up the dance floor. Our approach? Bold contrasts, eclectic styles, and a dash of humor.

Booking: bestbeforedjs@gmail.com

from the inspiration that led to the creation of YouTube channel to the studio of WESU Radio, welcome to the page of The Loxion Music Mix Show - Showcasing the best of Southern African Electronica! 

For older episodes, please check out https://www.hearthis.at/Mattmankey84 and for past episodes 1-103 check out https://www.mixcloud.com/MattmanKey84/

I am an dependent artist who produce different kind of music. FREE MUSIC HNM AND JOY. 
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2. JOY: https://thehusk.ca/fan.asp?t=22955

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