@triberecords head honcho, @zepherinsaint turns in a sun-soaked hour of soulful house.

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UE.47: Zepherin Saint

Experimental ambient from the @futurebubblers alumni.

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UE.48: Liam van Ryn

The @lastdroprecords boss @robertobosco returns as Woods 786 with the ethereal 'Red Wire', out now on @takasinakajima's BM imprint.

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Balance EP [BM]

Balance EP

Premiere: Woods 786 - Red Wire [BM]

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As we step into 2019, we'll be taking a more in-depth look into the thriving scene of South Africa's underground and electronic landscape. Whether it's Johannesburg's kwaito revival, the rise to global stardom of Durban's gqom kings and queens, or the current spotlight on Pretoria's amapiano and deep house producers, the world's eyes are currently firmly fixed on the nation and we feel well equipped to cover it.

Kicking us off right in the creative underbelly of Jozi, we're very excited to present a blistering mix from Sibusiso Fredrick Ncongwane, otherwise known as @fred-buddah. Hailing from the East Rand, 'The Hip Scientist' has been putting out Afro-infused deep house in the truest sense of the term for the best part of seven years via his own Roots Go Deep Music (now @super-black-589824366).

Mystical Arts, the debut release on RGDM back in 2014 was a collaborative EP with longtime friend Ofuren and contained some of the most assured, introspective and strictly club-oriented productions to come out of SA in years, resulting in considerable support across Europe but a surprising lack of it back home.

Since then, his sound's moved on a little, embracing hedonistic elements from Detroit and Berlin into an amalgamation that we can only really describe as African techno. His connections to NYC's @afrikan-sciences and Berlin-based Aybee (@deepblak) make complete sense sonically, with the latter solidifying that link through contributing a remix to Fred's The Hip Scientist EP from earlier this year. 

Alongside label mate @t-Siza, Fred is one of the few South African producers putting out holistic club tracks with an authentic local flavour, but those which may end up finding more love on overseas dancefloors. Listen to Fred's frankly fire mix and make up your own mind.

1 Gumz - Mwalimu (Original Mix)
2 Mr ID - Salat Ala Nabina ft. Kwatar Sadik (Nandu Remix)
3 Infinite Boys ft. G.Man - Machangu (Afrotech Mix)
4 Fred Buddah - Vula (Original Mix)
5 Hyena - The Wish (Manoo Likes Apfelschorle Remix)
6 Fred Buddah - Free My Soul (t.Siza Remix)
7 Medusa ft. Carter - Medusa (Chronicle Deep Acid Mix)
8 Aikuja - The Scientist Yaaquub (Original Mix)
9 Iteru Space Band - Black Beauty Salon.
10 Fred Buddah - Free My Soul (Floyd Lavine Remix) 
11 Fred Buddah - Transitory Life (Original Mix)
12 Mbulelo - Robotic People (Transmat Records)

UE.49: Fred Buddah

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