Thee suka Fasting growing duo sign to Sony Music Africa Arguably the fastest-growing duo in the music industry, THEE SUKA SucreSoul and Kadjila formed in 2020 during the pandemic with a specific intention of spiritually soothing the world through Afro House music produced in South Africa. Affectionately known as SucreSoul, Tshepo Shawn Marong a Sowetan born spinner grew up in Tembisa then later moved to Klipfontein View in Midrand. No […]
Isgubhu Awen curate the Apple Music playlist In 2021 to great fan-fare, Apple Music launched Isgubhu, with none other than South African giant Black Coffee. The new initiative aims to shine a global light on African electronic music artists and the boundary-pushing electronic music coming out of the continent. French-Senegalese singer-songwriter and Awen (real name Lucille Kante), who released her debut album Redemption to rapturous applause, is the latest Isgubhu […]
Banger Alert. compiled by Native Tribe Idyll: Best Of 2021 We just love our Drums Radio family, their love and support for the afrohouse community is second to none. UK-based label WeAreIdyll not only releases great music from known and unknown artists they are an ethical label whose ethos puts artists first. The latest release, curated and selected by Mystic Sounds resident Native Tribe, is 5 track EP entitled ‘Idyll […]
Banger Alert. Dr Feel Vaudzeyi Vanamate The genre-defying producer/dj and author Dr Feel starts 2022 with a remix package for Vaudzeyi Vanamate taken from his Bosom released EP The Lotus. Containing remixes from contenders to the Ancestral/Tribal crown Native Tribe & Da Qbic, TorQue MuziQ and Dr Feel the package is strong with its deeper darker moodier interpretations of the original. Out in all digital stores January 10th 2022. Buy
Banger Alert. Double Drop | Arisis | Sky White | Navaa Mozambican All Stars For their last release of 2021, they have a surprising EP, 100% made in their home Mozambique. It’s a special one as it reunites all the greatest artists of the Mozambican Afro house scene: Sky White, with “Mantequilla”, Doube Drop, Navaa and Aris with “Nothing to Say”, and Navaa, with “Misty Temple” and “Terra dos Sonhos”. […]
Banger Alert. Native Tribe, Da Q-Bic, Thab De Soul & Shona Inkozi Inkozi is Shona language for danger. That is what Native Tribe, Da Q-Bic, Thab De Soul & Shona (SA) are when they combine their efforts. Danger to the dancefloor The super talented quartet bring hard-hitting drums, heavy dark chants, menacing chords, and synths to "Inkozi" making a bold statement about authentic Tribal house in the current Afrohouse scene. […]
The Winner Is... Citizen Deep's Sabela ft Thiwe Tivani Mkhombo aka Citizen Deep, a former member of 'Invaders Of Afrika', is an underrated South African electronic music producer who should be a household name locally and internationally. He's worked with some of SA's biggest and brightest stars, and this year (2021) Citizen released his first solo studio album 'ARCADE' (A Rare Collection of Art Designed to Entertain). Yesterday his Thiwe […]
rooftop lifestyle AfroHouse To The World As one of South Africa's most popular DJ exports, Ashley Raphala aka DJ Shimza is a household name. The 'Effect Master' came up as a hugely talented DJ and established himself by winning several competitions and generously giving back to local communities with his successful annual 'One Man Show'. With U.R Home the Kunye Records label founder has added another successful event to his growing […]
Grammy 2022 Nominee Subconsiously Nominated For Best Electronic Music Album Nominees for the 64th Grammy Awards show taking place Monday, January 31, 2022, have been announced and South Africa's multi-award winning Black Coffee has been nominated for one of the two awards in ‘The dance and electronic genre’.As one of six acts competing for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album his immersive musical journey ‘Subconsciously’ is nominated alongside Major Lazer‘s ‘Music Is The […]
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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