No stranger to the label having released numerous ep's over the years, we welcome back Candy Man SA.



Ghost producer to some of the biggest names in SA house as well as an original exponent of the Afro Tech sound he has blessed us with a hard-hitting ep



Produced by - CandyMan

Mastering - Pryor

Publishing - Atal Music

Candy Man SA - Lost & Found

An artist who has been on the label from the start we welcome back Kates Le Cafe

A 3 track ep with 3 vastly different-sounding songs. Up first is the lead track Apocalypto, the only way to describe this is a driving percussion workout built around haunting strings and a deep dirty piano breakdown. While he drafts in label mate Sky White for The Pangolin, they switch it up with a monster of a track built around a nice vocal, a nifty keys. To close out the ep we take it back Isidawana harks back to the days when Afro House did what it said on the tin. Drums, Trumpets, Flutes, congas, and Bongos all combine to make a BANGER.



Produced By - Kates Le Cafe

Mastering - Pryor (AKA Cory Centric)

Publishing - Atal Music

Kates Le Cafe - Apocalypto

We welcome back Rawnik for his second release on the label following the well received Cerbeus2

“Amazwi” by Rawnik featuring Bradley Tan is an enchanting Afro-house track that weaves together vibrant rhythms and soulful vocals. The song opens with pulsating beats that create an infectious groove, inviting listeners to lose themselves in the music.

Bradley Tan’s voice resonates with emotion, delivering lyrics that reflect themes of unity and connection. The melodic instrumentation, enriched with traditional African elements, adds depth and texture, making it both uplifting and introspective. With its seamless blend of modern house and cultural influences, “Amazwi” transports listeners to a euphoric state, celebrating the power of music to inspire and uplift.

This is followed by “Rawnik Sound” an immersive instrumental track that showcases intricate rhythms and dynamic beats. With a rich blend of electronic elements and traditional Afro-house influences, it creates an engaging sonic landscape. The pulsating basslines and melodic layers invite listeners to journey through sound, perfect for both dancing and deep listening experiences.



Written By - Bradley Tan

Produced By - Rawnik

Mastering - Pryor

Publishing - Atal Music

Rawnik featuring Bradley Tan - Amazwi

It's been a while since we had Techno Bros on Afrocentric. Featuring Amel Crispin and a collaboration with House Villans and Courtney Ellis

The It's Me Girl EP by the Techno Bros blends rhythmic percussion with infectious grooves across three dynamic tracks. Kicking off with two vocal-driven vocal Afro House tracks, the EP sets an uplifting tone with smooth, soulful vocals layered over deep, rolling basslines and vibrant drum patterns.

These tracks invite listeners to the dancefloor with their catchy melodies and rich Afrocentric influence. The third track shifts gears with an instrumental Afro Tech Mystic Falls where the focus moves to intricate beats, pulsing bass, and atmospheric synths. This track offers a more minimalist, hypnotic vibe, showcasing the Techno Bros’ ability to craft tension and groove without relying on vocals. Throughout the EP, the production is tight and polished, highlighting the duo’s talent for blending Afro House rhythms with contemporary electronic elements. Overall, this release offers a fresh take on Afro-inspired dance music, appealing to both vocal and instrumental music lovers alike.

It's me Girl

With Sons of Ausar, Deep Owen delivers a striking return to the spiritual pulse of Afro House — a genre that, over the years, has oscillated between lush melodic experimentation and pure rhythmic muscle. This four-track EP doesn’t just tip its hat to the genre’s roots — it digs its fingers deep into the soil, channelling the primal energy of percussion-led storytelling with an authenticity that feels both reverent and revitalising.

Deep Owen & Giffafro Hamisi - Sons of Ausar

Born in Sierra Leone and now resident in the UK . Label head Cory Centric came across Matto Cole via a video of her performing live, he knew straight away he had to give one of her songs a House Mix makeover. Drafting in one of the originators of the deeper Afro house sound Enoo Napa who delivers two outstanding remixes as well as Newcomers Deep Narratives & Dj Kaz BW the end result is Nabay offered over 2 parts, this is Afro House at it's best


Track 1 Produced by Enoo Napa
Track 2 - Produced by Enoo Napa
Track 3- Produced by Deep Narratives
Track 4 - Produced by Dj Kaz Bw
Publishing - Atal Music
Copyright - Afrocentric Records
Mastered by Michele Papa

Nabay

Nabay (Enoo Napa Remix)

Nabay (Enoo Napa Travellerz Mix)

We welcome Moish to the Afrocentric Records family. He graces use with a subtle emotive afro track featuring the dulcet tones of Angelic .

Suspenseful swirling synths and understated percussion are the order of the day



The track is entitled Ubuhlungu meaning Painful.



In the words of Angelic



"Ubuhlungu is about the pain and the struggle am facing

I've been praying for a better life but my life still the same my heart is Broken & there's no happiness at all "







About Moish

Moish is an established DJ/Producer Born & Raised In Lephalale but currently residing in Johannesburg, Moish started making music early 2012. His love for music started when he was in primary school and was inspired by the likes Of Oskido Back in the days And His passion for House Music was drawn from the likes Of B.O.P. Moish Was also part of Lunar Folks from 2013 to 2019. He released music all over the world under his own record label "Moish Records". He released most of his work through Lunar Folks, His work reached one of the biggest radio stations In SA such as YFM, 5FM. Metro FM, House Afrika Radio & Vow FM, With support from Lulo Cafe,Das Capital & Tim White

Ubuhlungu

Ubuhlungu  Featuring  Angelic (Moish Instrumenta Mix)

Ubuhlungu  Featuring  Angelic

Subtle percussion start's off the track before Elias moves into what can only be described as a rolling thunder Afro House percussive workout, with dashes of vintage piano . All supported by Morris Levy's catchy call and response vocals, which culminate into a breakdown which will turn the dancefloor buckwild

Yinbaba

Elias Kazais - Yinbaba Feat. Morris Revy - Master

Sky White



'Crossing Borders' Album



Afrocentric Records / AR00091



Mozambique's Sky White reveals his highly anticipated debut album, 'Crossing Borders', on Afrocentric Records. Already turning heads with his own distinctive sound over the past few years, 'Crossing Borders' showcases Sky White's impressive talent for penning raw emotive melodies, where songs and beautifully crafted soundscapes join the dots between Melodic Techno and Afro Tech. The album features some fantastic collaborations with the likes SANDHAUS, Xtetiqsoul & Amel Chrispin, De Cave Man & Tonic Volts, and Kates Le Café, alongside magnetic vocal talents such as Kastro, Vaipatri, and Ronnie Tanny. Across this 14 track story you'll discover a bold and colourful spectrum of contemporary afrocentric sounds, where haunting, melancholy and heartfelt melodies pirouette around powerful and dramatic dance floor ready grooves.



Lenilson Dos Santos, aka Sky White, is a Producer, Dj and Mozambican Remixer. Starting his musical journey learning the piano at the age of 10, he began playing House Music at just 16 years old, after watching Black Coffee's Ballantine's Human Orchestra in 2014 and promptly learned to DJ. He honed his craft by spinning at local parties and events, before producing a selection of his own productions that were promptly signed by Afrocentric Records in 2018, His productions for Afrocentric and other labels such as Guettoz Muzik, My Other Side of the Moon and Xibalo, among others have won the support from both the Afro house and melodic tech DJs alike, including Black Coffee, Tale Of Us, Themba, Ralf GUM, DJeff, Da Capo, Enoo Napa, and XtetiQsoul. 2023 is looking exciting for Sky White as his debut album 'Crossing Borders' will be released, and will be playing many events across Mozambique and South Africa club and festival circuits.

Crossing Borders

6. Sky White - Children Of Today (M)

Afrocentric Records Marks Milestone with 100th Release: "Past, Present, and Future" Compilation Album

Afrocentric Records, a 100th compilation album titled "Past, Present, and Future." Scheduled to hit digital and physical shelves on 10th May (Exclusive to Beatport 26th April) ], this compilation stands as a testament to the label's unwavering commitment to musical excellence and cultural celebration. 

Featuring 12 captivating tracks curated from the label's illustrious catalog, "Past, Present, and Future" offers listeners an immersive journey through the diverse soundscape of Afrocentric Records. From soul-stirring melodies to pulsating rhythms, each track serves as a vibrant vignette, showcasing the label's rich tapestry of talent and creativity.

 

From established icons to emerging talents, the compilation features an eclectic lineup of artists, each bringing their unique perspective and sound to the table. Tracks such as classics from Moish, Vanco & Drega with remixes from Pablo Martinez taking on Keys Snow & Zano's fallin in love and a classy remix from Kususa .of a track from the Centric Music archives.

The compilation also includes new music from Kayo Costa, Cory Centric, Frank GP and Freeman Skyz exemplifying the label's commitment to pushing boundaries and breaking new ground within the Afro house genre.

 As Afrocentric Records continues to pave the way for the next generation of musical innovators, "Past, Present, and Future" serves as a poignant reminder of the label's enduring legacy and its unwavering dedication to the pursuit of musical excellence.

Electro

11. Kayo Costa - Electro

Kali Koi

5. Drega - Kali Koi

Lost & Found

Ethno Lab

Sapphire

Kilimanjaro

Apocalypto

Isidawana

The Pangolin

Amazwi

Rawking Sound Instrumental

Amazwi (Instrumental)

Amazwi (Radio Version)

Techno Bors & Tribe Of

Techno Bros & House Villains Ft. Courtney Ellis- Take A Stand

Techno Bros - Mystic Falls

Techno Bors & Tribe Of Afro (feat. Amel Chrispin)

Nngwale

Buy Here

2.  Deep Owen & Giffafro Hamisi  - Nngwale

Native Roots

4. Deep Owen & Giffaro Hamisi - Native Roots

The Night Sky

3. Deep Owen & Giffafro Hamisi - The Night Sky

Sons of Ausar

1. Deep Owen & Giffafro Hamisi -  Sons of Ausar

Recorded live at AfroCentric on the 4th March 2016
Soulistic Artist - Da Capo

AfroCentric Live -  4th March 2016 - Da Capo

Taken from the Tick Tock ep.
AR0005 - Released on the 2nd February
www.werafrocentric.com

Home of African

Afro Brotherz - Home Of Africans- Original Mix

Drega
Kali Koi
Afrocentric Records / AR00032 
https://soundcloud.com/werafrocentric https://www.facebook.com/afrocentricrecords/ http://www.werafrocentric.com/


Real name Yanga Zodala AKA Drega is a new face on the scene but a face that is here to stay. Signed to the Distruction Boyz record label and schooled inter art of production by Samurai Yasusa one half of super group Kususa.

Kali Koi was brought to label boss Cory Centric attention when Kususa dropped it at their 2018 Afrocentric gig in Dubai, after months tracking down the artist after one listen you can see why the effort was worthwhile. Swirling synths, boos drum programming and hard hitting snares make this a choice cut for those that like their Afro Deep and Dark.
   
About Drega
Started music production in 2015 got more inspiration from Mncedi (Samurai Yasusa) who always kept showing me techniques, 2017 my afro house song won at 5FM on DasKapital show He has worked with sone of South African’s Big Artistsincluding Distruction Boyz, DjTira, Babes Wodumo, Mampintsha, Naakmusiq',

AR00032 - Drega - Kali Koi

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

Wilson Kentura
Djombe
Afrocentric Records / AR00035 https://soundcloud.com/werafrocentric https://www.facebook.com/afrocentricrecords/ http://www.werafrocentric.com/
Wilson Kentura needs no introduction to follows of Afrocentric Records. Responsible in 2019 for one of the standout releases on the label AR00024 - Burn The Floor, he returns with a 2 tracker which keeps the same vibe as the previous release , chunky tech inspired Afro House that no producer in the game today can make like Wilson.
Djombe -Chunky Afro at its best, intricate synth play , dirty bass lines and a breakdown to turn the floor in the frenzy , Wilson pulls no punches on this follow up to Burn the Floor. The second cut Ekungo could easily be the lead track . Razor
   
sharp snare, are used to give this acid inspired banger life, excellent variations on the lead keep the listening wanting more, and let’s not forget the subtle drum programming makes this cut another gem in Wilson’s even expanding catalogue
Djombe - Djombe & Ekungo will be released on Afrocentric Records exclusive to Traxsource on 21st February and general release on the 6th March 2020

Wilson Kentura - Ekungo  (Edit)

We welcomed one of the hottest producers and Dj's from SA Caiiro to grace the Afrocentric Decks in November 2019. 

Re live this event for those of you not lucky enough to have attended this special night

#Afrocentric

Caiiro Live @Afrocentric

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

Cory Centric monthly show on drums radio

Play List

Kususa - Through the Night 

Xtetitsoul - Feminist

Eltonnick - Hunting KS

Double Drop - Male ya mina

Jackson Brainwave - Elevation

Cory Centric - Ameratic

Oxygenbuntu - Soyo Soyo

Jim Mastershine

DJ Spoki - Zikude 

Slay feat.Macco Dinerow Stimela

Xtetiqsoul & Sky White - Leave this place


June 2020

Cory Centric - Drums Radio Show June 2020

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

Candyman & Dj Jim Mastershine = Drumatic Soul

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

Higher

Afro Warriors & Zano - Higher

Afro Warriors FT Zano - Higher ( CandyMan Remix )(Master 44.1kHz 16bit)

Zulu Flavours

DJ Spoki & Soh  - Izinkomo

Established in 2005 Centric Music was born from the frustration of two friends, fed up of not hearing consis"After running Centric Music for 7 years I started Afrocentric Records with the aim of showcasing some of the high quality house music coming out of the African Continent, which I feel is too easily lost in the stacks of new music being released. I want to provide a platform for these talented producers and artist’s to expose them to a wider audience by releasing their music across the world in Digital and vinyl format as well as getting selected tracks remixed by producers who you don’t usually associate with the Afro house Genre." - Cory Centric

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