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Diplo’s Legal Journey

Opinion piece

Diplo’s Legal Journey

From Accusations to Resolution A Case Study On GBV, Justice, & Celebrity Accountability In a society increasingly attuned to issues of gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual misconduct, the resolution of Diplo’s tangled legal battles sheds light on the complex dynamics of public allegations and legal accountability. The renowned DJ and producer, born Thomas Wesley Pentz, recently reached a settlement in a contentious legal dispute with Shelly Auguste, avoiding a high-profile […]

Apple Music Club Revolutionizes Dance Music Scene

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Apple Music Club Revolutionizes Dance Music Scene

dance music radio show Apple Music has announced the launch of a groundbreaking 24/7 dance music radio station, Apple Music Club, designed to celebrate and amplify the global dance and electronic music scene. The station—a dedicated home for mixes from some of the world’s most influential DJs, curators, and festivals—is a significant addition to Apple Music’s growing radio programming. With its ambitious scope, Apple Music Club promises to transform how […]

Spotify’s Exploitation of Artists: Profits for Executives, Pennies for Creators

Opinion piece

Spotify’s Exploitation of Artists: Profits for Executives, Pennies for Creators

Streaming Inequality The rise of streaming platforms like Spotify has revolutionized the music industry but has also deepened the financial inequalities between creators and corporations. While artists struggle to make a living from meager royalties, executives and shareholders reap enormous profits. This growing disparity underscores systemic flaws in the streaming economy, sparking widespread criticism and calls for reform to ensure fair compensation for the creators who sustain the platform. Spotify’s CEO Daniel […]

Afro Exotiq: A Stellar Year Culminates in a Thrilling Lagos Debut

Afro House

Afro Exotiq: A Stellar Year Culminates in a Thrilling Lagos Debut

Global Takeover: From South Africa to the World With his unique sound and unstoppable work ethic, Afro Exotiq has electrified the Afro house scene in 2024. From releasing his critically-acclaimed album Doppler Effect to becoming a resident DJ on Metro FM, his star continues to rise. The culmination of his phenomenal year? A show-stopping debut performance in Lagos, Nigeria, that left audiences breathless. The year 2024 has been nothing short of transformative for Afro Exotiq, […]

DBN Gogo, shattering Stereotypes and Amplifying African Rhythms

Amapiano

DBN Gogo, shattering Stereotypes and Amplifying African Rhythms

TOP 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL AFRICANS OF 2024 Renowned South African DJ and producer DBN Gogo, born Mandisa Radebe, has become a symbol of resilience and triumph in an industry often marked by challenges, particularly for women. Her recent recognition as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 by the London-based New African magazine is a testament to her groundbreaking work and her ability to navigate and thrive in […]

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Apple Music Club Revolutionizes Dance Music Scene

dance music radio show Apple Music has announced the launch of a groundbreaking 24/7 dance music radio station, Apple Music Club, designed to celebrate and amplify the global dance and electronic music scene. The station—a dedicated home for mixes from some of the world’s most influential DJs, curators, and festivals—is a significant addition to Apple Music’s growing radio programming. With its ambitious scope, Apple Music Club promises to transform how […]

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News

Apple Music Club Revolutionizes Dance Music Scene

dance music radio show Apple Music has announced the launch of a groundbreaking 24/7 dance music radio station, Apple Music Club, designed to celebrate and amplify the global dance and electronic music scene. The station—a dedicated home for mixes from some of the world’s most influential DJs, curators, and festivals—is a significant addition to Apple Music’s growing radio programming. With its ambitious scope, Apple Music Club promises to transform how […]

today13 — 01 6

Opinion piece

Spotify’s Exploitation of Artists: Profits for Executives, Pennies for Creators

Streaming Inequality The rise of streaming platforms like Spotify has revolutionized the music industry but has also deepened the financial inequalities between creators and corporations. While artists struggle to make a living from meager royalties, executives and shareholders reap enormous profits. This growing disparity underscores systemic flaws in the streaming economy, sparking widespread criticism and calls for reform to ensure fair compensation for the creators who sustain the platform. Spotify’s CEO Daniel […]

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Afro Exotiq

Afro House

Afro Exotiq: A Stellar Year Culminates in a Thrilling Lagos Debut

Global Takeover: From South Africa to the World With his unique sound and unstoppable work ethic, Afro Exotiq has electrified the Afro house scene in 2024. From releasing his critically-acclaimed album Doppler Effect to becoming a resident DJ on Metro FM, his star continues to rise. The culmination of his phenomenal year? A show-stopping debut performance in Lagos, Nigeria, that left audiences breathless. The year 2024 has been nothing short of transformative for Afro Exotiq, […]

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Trilogy of Da Capo, Caiiro & Enoo Napa descend for an epic b2b session
Here at Outernet | London

Da Capo x Enoo Napa x Caiiro

1ST NOV 2024 | 22.00 PM - 04.00 AM

Caiiro b2b Da Capo b2b Enoo Napa for the 1st time ever in the UK.

A celebration of three of South Africa’s most treasured afro-house talents hits Soho’s HERE at Outernet on Halloween Friday.

Making History Together.

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Monday

Afro House

Afreeka

4:00 pm - 5:59 pm

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Afreeka

Klemenz DJ

˝AFREEKA with kLEMENZ˝ is a LIVE radio show where Klemenz presents freshly released and promo music mixed LIVE in continuous 1 hour mix, following weekly exclusive guest sessions from prominent djs around the globe!

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Afro Spiritual

10:00 pm - 10:59 pm

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Afro Spiritual

Lleil

Taking the listener on a fabled journey infused with the sounds of North Africa, and s touch of the Orient

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Tuesday

Afro House

Mystic Sounds

2:00 pm - 3:59 pm

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Mystic Sounds

Native Tribe & Skulls on Decks in rotation

Mystic Sounds is a jam packed show full of nothing but afro/tribal/ancestral... The show is mainly focused on the rawness of the sounds of afro fused with tech and electronic elements. The main focus is to push the music that is mainly unheard by the public.. Featuring guest mixes by various artists around the world. Hosted by None other than Native Tribe Co-hosted by SkullsOnDecks

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Afro House

Afrology

9:00 pm - 9:59 pm

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Afrology

Warren Deep

Every other week Warren Deep feeds our addiction to Afro as he shares his passion for the music with us. Give in to your Afro Aural Addictions.

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Wednesday

African Electronic

Encounters

10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Encounters

Marc Young

Marc Young's Encounters, is the #1 show for Afro House and Electronic music. the show features exclusive access to the scene's best tracks, Marc Young provides listeners with a musical experience like no other. Whether you're a seasoned fan of these genres or a newcomer looking to discover something new, Encounters is the perfect show for you. Don't miss out on the hottest music in the scene, and tune in to Marc Young's Encounters “

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4:00 pm - 5:59 pm

Thursday

Afro House

Africanism

10:00 am - 11:59 am

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Africanism

Ditjhaba

Characteristically African, Africanism is a journey through the global sound of AfroHouse

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Afro House

Be Afro Be Cool

7:00 pm - 7:59 pm

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Be Afro Be Cool

Butto

Is a musical journey that traces the Afro and Tribal sounds and identifies my style and my passion. It ‘s full of variations with particular attention to instruments such as marimba, kalimba and sax. “Be Afro Be Cool” is an invitation to all listeners so that they can understand the emotions of these sounds.

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Friday

B-TOWN

Afro House

Afro House Sessions

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Afro House Sessions

Presented by Deejay B-Town

Afro House Sessions is more about that urban up-tempo music vibe fused with Afro-Tech, Tribal, Soulful and part deep house elements for feeding the soul of the music audience. It also paves way to new music with different sound elements that I feel should be showcased to my audience from my assorted collection of music across the globe from upcoming producers/remixers.

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Afro House

African Moves

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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African Moves

One Down

African moves is a mix show started 5yrs ago by Kenyan based DJ One Down. It is an outlet for his self-expression and the channel through which he shares his take and love for African-inspired house music

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Afro House

Afrology

10:00 pm - 12:00 am

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Afrology

Warren Deep

Every other week Warren Deep feeds our addiction to Afro as he shares his passion for the music with us. Give in to your Afro Aural Addictions.

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Saturday

Afro House

Makeda Radio Show

3:00 am - 4:59 am

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Makeda Radio Show

Presented by Jaime Del Valle

Founded by Jaime del Valle, MAKEDA is an art collective and brand dedicated to exploring the spiritual, soulful and organic roots of afro house culture. The members of the collective are about 30 vocalist and musicians mainly from Africa and its Diaspora, Land Ho recording studio,  fashion designer Doudou Ngom and the Zona Cielo audiovisual production team. The radio show is an extension of the collectives musical ethos and a mechanism to share their electric live shows with an unsuspecting world.  

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HOME

2:00 pm - 4:59 pm

Sunday

Afro House

Afro Inspiration

8:00 am - 9:59 am

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Afro Inspiration

Presented by Marcus Wade

DJ Marcus has coordinated music and video projects with artists like Black Coffee and Harley & Muscle.  In 2017 DJ Marcus realized a dream of producing a house music festival. Dance In The Park Charlotte’s inaugural year was a great success and was quickly adopted as a regional event in the Mid Atlantic US.

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Afro House

Adventures Of The Artisan

10:00 am - 11:59 am

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Adventures Of The Artisan

Presented by Emerzy Corbin

People often express a desire to climb in the brain of this artisan, just to see what makes it tick. So now here is your chance, follow me on a journey of inspiration and creativity. Sometimes soulful, often ancestral, always interesting. Welcome to the Tribe.

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Amapiano

AMA International

2:00 pm - 3:59 pm

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AMA International

DA Kruk

AMA INTERNATIONAL is a groundbreaking Amapiano radio show that builds on the footprint its host Da Kruk has been able to create for the Amapiano sound in South Africa by introducing the artists, DJs and tastemakers of the genre to to a global audience.

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Afro House

London Roots

10:00 pm - 11:59 pm

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London Roots

Darks

Combining a rich musical background with a strong cultural awareness the UK born DJ started the show London Roots. And with this platform has been sharing he's love for S.A house with likeminded listeners Globally

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African Electronic

LytUp Radio Show

6:00 pm - 6:59 pm

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LytUp Radio Show

Music lights up people’s souls

Music is a vital connection to the soul of the human spirit. Mr Joe's mission is to LYTUP people's spirits and souls through music.

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