beautiful Sunday afternoon chill,  thank you!

Chill

Tribe Franko collaborates with Leko M on a song titled; Money Groove under KultChart Music.

Money Groove - Single

Money Groove

Money Groove (Sample) - Tribe Franko, Leko M

Chelete

Chelete (feat. King Monada & Thuso Wa Sibini)

Say WHAT? BANG BANG BANG BANG

Meet My Man

Tribe Franko collaborates with an aspiring vocalist Nnete on this smooth soulful sounds... 

Enjoy

Meet My Man (Feat. Nnete)

For too long, Eska has been the greatest singer you've never heard of. She's performed with a staggering array of talent from Grace Jones to Cinematic Orchestra, Bobby McFerrin to Matthew Herbert - the latter also being the producer of her new, self-titled album along with Dave Okumu and Eska herself. Reflecting her history of flying way above any genre boundaries, the album skims effortlessly through classical, folk, Latin rhythms, Rotary Connection style cosmic soul, experimental soundscapes and, in this song, rugged and rootsy reggae... all capped off with THAT voice.  

Eska "Heroes & Villains" - Boiler Room Debuts

Dåbermann is an electronic collective, consisting of Chris Muller, Timo Schmitz and Niklas Froese. They used to meet every now and then to improvise using Ableton and various gear and instruments. 

Back in 2011 we were planning on an album release together so the guys packed up and booked a beatiful remote little house in the woods for two weeks as a creative retreat of sorts. On their way there a storm broke and one of them got hit by a lightning. Nothing bad happened but for obvious reasons they couldn't focus on recording music and that's about all there is to it :)

This recording of one of their jam sessions dates back from 2009 and it has definitely stood the test of time. Maybe someday new stuff will surface, you never know..
--

@dabermann aka @sundur, @hamer and @nckn

Dåbermann - Dåbermix 001

Certain things just keep on keeping on seemingly oblivious to era or genre, simply because they are an enduringly good idea - and Penguin Café are the perfect example. The original Penguin Café Orchestra was founded in 1972, created an amazing fusion of minimalist composition, folk, electronics and more - producing several Balearic classics along the way - and continued until founder Simon Jeffes' death 25 years later. However, in 2009, Jeffes's son Arthur picked up the baton, gathered a new set of musicians, and has continued the musical mission as simply Penguin Cafe. Their new EP, forthcoming on 13th April, includes a remix exchange with Japanese legend Cornelius - but it was this bittersweet piece that grabbed us, and we're very happy to have it as our Debut today.

Penguin Cafe "The Track Of The Dull Sun" - Boiler Room Debuts

Sit down kids, and let us regale you in a story. Back in the day (roughly around when BR was shaking off the last of its early UStream trappings) there was a consistently ahead-of-the-curve clubnight happening in Whitechapel, and later Peckham. It went by the name of Wholemeal, putting on sets by the likes of Blawan, John Heckle, Leif, Bake All Caps, Al Tourettes and plenty more besides, with one 'Esselle' holding down a regular slot warming up the dance. Well now Wholemeal are back, pivoting toward the honourable business of releasing records; Esselle has also gained a first initial. Happy days all round.

"Until She Spoke" melds a skippy rhythm, punchy drums and the kind of Rhodes or Rhodes-alike organ slope-offs into something super well-balanced and supremely enjoyable. In spite of the nearly 7m runtime, this little earworm whips by in flash, maxing out replay value. It's going to be the sound of spring, and most likely summer too. Cop it imminently on Wholemeal Music.

T. Esselle "Until She Spoke" - Boiler Room Debuts

The offshoot label from one of our favourite clubnights in existence comes good yet again, with the second seriously weighty Debut from their side we've run in as many years. TIEF007 is the handiwork of fast-rising Manuel Fischer, a self-ascribed "Toolboy", and the do-over from Detroit's Amir Alexander is our pick of the litter.

Mr Alexander is a man so in thrall to the might and majesty of that raw acid sound that he's even set up a boutique imprint dedicated to just that, and like a true master he knows how to wield his weapons. The gurgling 303 doesn't overpower, instead shimmying round the original's distended voices and galloping groove, with a spare deployment of dry claps for good measure. There's a lovely bounce to the thing – it can be yours via Tief Music very soon indeed.

Manuel Fischer "Toolboy (Amir Alexander Acid Remix)" - Boiler Room Debuts

🚨 SIMANGO 🚨 
I am happy to announce that my latest offering is available nationwide.

https://open.spotify.com/album/2E77flOvAneNQupOyb6THQ?si=AuXGhdqvSKO_Jt6hMtRKRQ

Simango by Tribe Franko
https://music.apple.com/za/album/simango/1516692949

Simango

African Queen (feat. Senyane Dinyane)

Amai

Kato Change, Winyo & SURAJ are no strangers to the Kenyan music scene, each of them for fronting their unique sounds and representing East Africa on a global stage. They have come together to create a body of work that they call the Sazile EP.

We are ecstatic to announce their 5 track E.P that showcases their musical prowess and is a sonic journey of authentic and contemporary audible storytelling. This body of work perfectly merges the myriad of tones and textures each artist has individually and focusing on the context of the message that highlights love, the past and the future, and a reflection of life in today's day and age.


Mastered at Cuebur Studios

Cover Art by Sajan Chotai

Artists & Repertoire - Euggy

Sazile E.P

Sazile EP

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Kato Change, Winyo & SURAJ - Neuru (Original Mix)

MBR423: Diamond Dealer ft. Dorothy Masuka - Sophiatown Tribute (EP)

Diamond Dealer has been making waves in the South African house music scene, whether on
decks or in the studio, and we've had our eye on him for a while now. For his debut on MoBlack
Records, the DJ from Bloemfontein pays tribute to the fateful Johannesburg suburb, with
remixes by Durban pride Enoo Napa and Mpumalanga's crowd pleasing wonder, Caiiro. Marking
66 years since the demise of Sophiatown, and 15th year since the restoration of its name, the
Kimberley born producer builds upon the lyrics of Strike David Vilakazi's outwardly upbeat,
anti-Apartheid protest anthem that helped define the beat of a burgeoning defiance. Sang by
none other than the late legend, Dorothy Masuka, excerpted from her cover of 'Meadowlands,
originally sung by Nancy Jacobs and Her Sisters from the midst of displacement and steadfast
resistance against it, the lyrics at the heart of this Sophiatown Tribute harness pain from a
struggle against reality to concoct the remedy for healing through sound.
Sophiatown Tribute is a vibrant melange of unique elements, rife with rich African sounds, tribal
groove, and forward-thinking digital nuances. Coddling Dorothy Masuka's verses in moist sonic
undulations, the original mix exudes a certain dampness, soaking emotions in harmonic
buoyance. Enoo Napa's complex artistic finesse casts an elegant dub remix of the Tribute. Dark
afro tech, looming ambience and synth-based melodics drive this sublime tour de force that has
us itching for a gleam off a strobe light on a pitch black dancefloor at wee hours of the night.
Masuka's vocals, though curtailed, remain prominent and affective, emitting ample sentiment to
ravel time and get lost in its rhythm. Caiiro yields his unique, textured dub re-work, juxtaposing
cross-grained percussion with electronic tweaks on an acidic incline. Searing hi-hats flow with
inquisitive acoustics that waft Dorothy Masuka's protracted vocals in fleeting melodies and a
simple rhythm that seems to make everything feel right. Wrapping up the EP, an Instrumental
Mix makes sacred space out of the absence of vocals. Dorothy Masuka might no longer be
speaking, but we feel her. A radio edit completes the series.

Words by Marie J Floro

"Sophiatown Tribute" Written by S D Vilakazi and Stefan Coetzee. Published by Burlington Music
Co., Ltd. and Atal Music Ltd.

Incorporates elements of "Meadowlands" by S D Vilakazi. Published by Burlington Music Co.,
Ltd. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.

Contains a Sample from "Meadowlands". Performed by Dorothy Masuka. Courtesy of Gallo
Record Company.
All instruments by Diamond Dealer. Recorded at DD Studio, France. Produced by Diamond
Dealer.

Original Mix, Instrumental and Radio Edit mixed by Hannes Bieger, Berlin. Mastered by Brian
Sanhaji at Calyx Mastering, Berlin.

Enoo Napa Dub mastered by Leo Guardo
Caiiro Dub Mix mastered by Daniele Mattiuzzi
Artwork by Rachael D'Alessandro
Release Date: 05.03.2021

pre order

MBR423 - Diamond Dealer Feat. Dorothy Masuka - Sophiatown Tribute (Caiiro's Dub Mix)

MBR423 - Diamond Dealer Feat. Dorothy Masuka - Sophiatown Tribute (Enoo Napa Dub)

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New Single - 
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Meet My Man (Feat. Nnete)

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