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Dj NGK
All African ep
Afrocentric Records
https://soundcloud.com/werafrocentric https://www.facebook.com/afrocentricrecords/ http://www.werafrocentric.com/

DJ NGK needs no introduction having released on some of the hottest Afro House labels. His debut release for Afrocentric Records features 3 tracks which show his versatility.
First up is the lead track All African featuring the vocals of Mavee a call to all Africans to unite over a haunting beat, with ghostly strings a staple in Cory Centric sets this is am African them in the making.
   
Next up is Botswana anthem featuring DJ Tech completely different from the lead track this is a bumping afro house work out with intricate drum patterning made for the more discerning dance floor .
The round the release we have a track alongside Reggie (Our Mind Crew), this one featured on the Afrocentric “It began in Africa” compilation entitled Vusa - Balele, once again NGK show is command of drum programming as well as command of the Organ, this is slow burner that gets your waist and feet moving.


About DJ NGK
Ngwako Lancelot Matampane AKA DJ NGK

Massive Drummer has achieved more in his young life, he is an Afro-House, Afro-Tech, Deep-Tech producer and remixer from South Africa Pretoria. He was born in a tribalism and cultural village of
Botlokwa region of Polokwane (Limpopo). He began his Dj career by the age of 21 (2012) and started to be a producer at the age of 22 (2013). As a Producer he has worked with a variety of notable artists, produces and Dj’s the likes of Pex Africa (Kalawa Records), Pencil (Mabala Noice), DJ Cider Sa, Caiiro, DJ Reggie, Pastor Snow, Vida Soul, Mavee and many more national artists. These collaborations were pivotal in paving the way for work with many major artists.
In an industry that is often more interested in bottom line than artistic merit.

DJ NGK Ft Dj Tech - Botswana Anthem (AfroHouse Mix)

Benny T
Trailblazer

Afrocentric Records / AR00034 https://soundcloud.com/werafrocentric https://www.facebook.com/afrocentricrecords/ http://www.werafrocentric.com/

Known to many as the godfather of the Afro Tech sound, Afrocentric Records welcomes Benny T to the label.

Benny T, also known as Benedict Mabe, is a very prominent name which has been linked with dance floor blasting electronic music bangers for the past few years. Hailing from Kanye , a village in Botswana, now residing in the capital city Gaborone , is the mastermind himself who has a brand new two tracker EP comprising of tracks Trailblazer and Lebowa, which both resemble the new
dimension of the underground Afrotech era. 

The most anticipated release is called “Trailblazer EP” and it’s surely nothing short of marvel more especially for those who follow techno/tech fused with African beats. This wonderful piece of work, carefully crafted and coated with a touch of his distinctive sound.
Supporting Trailblazer is Lebowa, delightful twinkling keys built around thundering claps and haunting insistent synths make this track a potential lead track in its own right .

Tracklist

1. Trailblazer 
2. Lebowa

Benny T - Trailblazer & Lebowa will be released on Afrocentric Records exclusive to Traxsource on 7th February and general release on the 21st February 2020

Benny T- Lebowa (Main Mix) Edit

Benny T- Trailblazer (Main Mix) )Edit

Sonsei, King Lee & Dj Vitoto Featuring Idd Aziz Zulu Spear
Includes Remixes From Candyman & Pryor 
Afrocentric Records / AR00038 https://soundcloud.com/werafrocentric https://www.facebook.com/afrocentricrecords/ http://www.werafrocentric.com/

The instrumental of Zulu spear was sent to label head Cory Centric last year. He engaged the talents of the one of the hottest vocalist in the Afro House scene Idd Aziz, and here you have it a super cut of Deep Afro Tech House.
Enlisting the remixing talents of SA’s finest Candyman and also blessing the release with a remix under his Pryor guise. This is a package not to slept on.
   
Zulu Speak - Original Mix : Starting life as a hot instrumental which featured heavily in the sets of a number leading SA DJ’s . Dark base lines, thumping kicks , and syncopated drums , keeping you on the edge with a dark and devious synth line. Add Idd Aziz emotive vocals to the mix and you have sure fire dance floor drama.
Zulu Spear - Pryor Remix : Taking it up a notch the Pryor remix goes in hard with a remix built around hypnotic percussion , space effects, and rising synth into a vocal lead breakdown.
Zulu Spear - Candyman Remix - Taken directly from the Candyman Afro Tech template this mix hits in all the right places, highlighting Candyman style shuffling drums, subtle synth lines, and a re-org of the vocals the give this mix a firmer dance floor feel.

Zulu Spear

Sonsei , King Lee , Dj Vitoto featuring Idd Aziz - Zulu Spear - Candy Man Remix

Sonsei , King Lee , Dj Vitoto featuring Idd Aziz - Zulu Spear -   Pryor Remix

Another foundation of the Afrocentric Records label roster. SkyWhite is an outstanding talent, who get’s better and better with every release.
For his fourth release on the label following up outstanding “AR00020”- Down on me” release.
   
The lead track has been played by Da Capo throughout the summer during his sets across the globe. Children of Today can only be described as an Afro House main room Banger . A simple Organ stab is the basis of this track with swirling effects , thumping hand claps which all build up to a break down which will cause dance floor mayhem.
Just as good as the lead track is See no Evil built around a funky guitar lick , with Sky White’s signature thumping baseline, percussive licks take over the track in the first half before descending into a sneezy synth line, one for the dancers for sure.
Closing out this three tacker is a straight up old skool afro cut. Sax on the Floor does exactly what the title says a heavy sax workout with high class understated percussion and a JB style guitar lick .
Sky White
A brand new talent to the music scene, SkyWhite’s journey into music began when he learned to play the piano at 10 years old. He was turned on to house music at just 16 after attending Black Coffee's (Ballantine's Human Orchestra) performance in 2014 and promptly learned to DJ. He honed his craft playing at local parties and events, before producing a selection of his own tracks that were promptly signed by Afrocentric, his music has been played all the leading lights in the Afro House scene, as well as receiving attention from the US with David Harness releasing and remixing his Urban Piano track last year
Sky White - Children of tomorrow will be released on 8th May 2020 on pre-order on Traxsource and then Worldwide on 22nd May 2020

See No Evil

Children Of Today

Gino Brown
Uchi Dai Dai
Afrocentric Records / AR00041 https://soundcloud.com/werafrocentric https://www.facebook.com/afrocentricrecords/ http://www.werafrocentric.com/
Following on from his well received and Sama nominated record of the year release Shay’I Number. Afrocentric Records welcome back Gino Brown
Uchi Dai Dai in its original form is a thumping afro house workout, with a baseline and syncopated drums delicate synth stabs all lead by Ruvimbo unique vocal style.
For the remixes we have 3 different interpretations first up is AM Flow from the US, they take the original and take it to the dance floor with a bongo and percussive workout with a organ progression towards the end of the track which adds a certain vintage style harking back to the days of early house.
   
This is followed by George North from Greece who to takes it deeper, with some nifty effects on the vocals, congas to die for and a groovy B line which is perfect for that beach club DJ set (post Covid)
We close the package with Afrocentric Recording artist Sky White. Known for his big room Afro sound, he takes his remix into Afro Tech territory, keeping key elements from the original and adding some deep strings dark synth base, and a some dirty guitar licks
All in all there is something for all House heads on this release enjoy!!!!!
Gino Brown
Gino Brown – the affirmed lover of music, South African DJ, music producer, songwriter and actor. Described as jovial and creative by his peers, the eager beaver discovered his ablaze passion for music as early as Grade 9. Having released a hit single “Body Language” which went on South African radio stations and infiltrated Africa.
Apart from penetrating the radio stations, the hit single received recognition as numero uno on MTV Base for 4 consecutive weeks. In Africa, the single has been number one on Nigeria radio stations amongst which is The Beat FM, Paradise FM and Niger 102 FM and play listed in Ghana on YFM and radio stations in Uganda. “Body Language” went further to Top 20 in Africa on Trace TV and Channel O. His career highlights include: nomination for the Metro FM Awards, Big Brother Africa and LIVE Amp performances.
In 2015 Gino Brown was the first South African artist to perform at the prestigious Gidi culture fest held in Lagos Nigeria. The festival is dubbed the biggest beach party in Africa. Gino performed alongside great artists across Africa, such as the legendary Congolese artist Awilo, Kenyan singing sensation Victoria Kimani,Vanessa Mdee from Tanzania and Burna Boy.
Inspired by the likes of Black Coffee, the beaver aspires to infuse the music industry by simply revealing to the world who Gino Brown is.

Uchi DaiDai

Gino Brown Uchi DaiDai Feat. Ruvimbo (Sky White Remix)

We welcome Zimbabwe native Skavia back for his third release on the label. To say he is the leading and most innovative producer in Zimbabwe would be an understatement winner of a number of music awards we are extremely pleased to welcome him back.
This release is 3 cuts which cross the gamut of the Afro House sound.
First up we have Baleka featuring Paulla Paloma . A stomping kick, subtle percus- sion and heart wrenching keys held together by Paulla exquisite vocals. Topped of with not one but two old skool style breakdowns, this is simply a beautiful song. Make special by Paulla alluring vocal range
 The second cut Time to wait is a straight up Afro Soul gem featuring newcomer Joy on vocals this as soulful as you can get a proper song with meaningful vocals held together with Skavia’s understated but thoughtful production.
To top the package we venture into pure deep afro territory with a banger produced with stuttering keys delicate percussion swirling strings and Kwabaraty catchy vocals stabs
All in all another outstanding package from Skavia which further cements his position as the go to producer in Zimbabwe
About Skaiva
2015 Zimbabwe Music Award winner Skaiva's career has been on the rise since 2011 when he signed to the legendary label Soul Kandi in South African , with his hit Day Dreamer opening doors for him across the Diaspora .
He has collaborated with well known Zimbabwean artist such as Willis Wataffi and Khuxxman , as well as releases on Peng Records.
He has been nominated for the prestigious Metro Fm award in 2014 with his gospel house hit “Sweet Jesus”.
He played at the KALAWA Homecoming stage for two consecutive years, has opened for top Djs such Black Coffee, Black Motion, Oskido ,Dj Fresh, Dj Tira, and big artist such as Cassper Nyovest, Aka, Winky D, and others. He is recognised as one of the leading DJ's in Zimbabwe

Umcebeli

Skaiva Ft Kwabaraty - Umcebeli

Baleka

Skaiva Ft Paulla Paloma - Baleka

Do we have a treat for you for our 42nd release

OxygenBuntu is a name you need to take note of , this up and coming producer is insanely  talented and we are blessed to have Soyo Soyo as the first in a trilogy of releases coming out on Afrocentric Records

The original mix is an Afro Tech monster of a groove with dark swirling strings high hitting synth’s and bone shaking percussion,all blended perfectly with the vocals man of the moment Idd Aziz’s .This will be our second release with the Kenyan maestro, on vocals and his performance as usual is outstanding. This is a journey of a track coming in 9:22 with every second made to count.
On remix duty we have drafted in another up and coming talent Gumz, with releases on Aluku Records and MoBlack, as well as he latest release featuring regularly on Black Coffee’s Lockdown sets. His remix is percussion heavy, with delicate , piano and a more downtempo dreamy feel. And ohhhhhhhh the breakdown is definitely gonna bring the dance floor into a crescendo when it drops. 

DJ Jim Mastershine (Drumatic Soul) delivers a much harder Afro tech remix with his signature “chugging” sound, tickling keys, serious sounding synth and heavy percussion, and using subtle vocal effects to really highlight Idd Aziz pleading vocals

Next up with have a new name to the game Dubai based Jacey he brings a stripped down remix built around a haunting synth line, and some heavyweight drums , topped off with some nifty key work. Watch out for this producer as you will be hearing a lot more from him.

If the 4 tracks in package  weren’t enough OxygenBuntu finishes the package off with a Club mix , full of eerie strings , a persistent droning synth and sone slamming filtered effects to top off a BOSS package

“This is one of our finest releases to date” Cory Centric

Soyo Soyo

Oxygenbuntu Featuring Idd Aziz Soyo Soyo (DJ Jim Mastershine Remix ) Master

Oxygenbuntu Featuring Idd Aziz Soyo Soyo (Original Mix)

Written, Arranged and Produced by Freshman

Executive Producer - Cory Centric

Publishing - Atal Music

www.afrocentricrecords.com

Freshman - Illusive Guitar

Freshman - Messia

Freshman - Shakers

Candyman & Dj Jim Mastershine = Drumatic Soul

Drumatic Soul - Soul Reset

Shooting Star

Drumatic Soul -shooting Star (Master   44.1 24bit)

We welcome them to the Afrocentric Records with the vocal gem featuring Zano. The original mix is pure dancefloor Afro House, but when you get to the Candyman remix that's when things get exciting, a beautiful, thoughtful, musical remix keeping minimal elements from the original and adding Candyman magic dust to it . Drega takes his remix into Afro Tech town with swelling synths a dramatic build-up, keeping the listener on the edge of their seat.



Written by Zano
Produced by Afro Warriors
Remixes by Candyman & Drega
Mastered by Michele Papa
Publishing - Atal Music
Copyright - Afrocentric Records

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