Afro House

Few voices in contemporary electronic music are as instantly recognisable as Lazarusman’s. The South African spoken-word artist, poet, vocalist and songwriter has spent more than a decade expanding the narrative possibilities of dance music, bringing lyrical depth, social commentary and emotional honesty to club culture. Through acclaimed collaborations with artists including Stimming, FKA Mash, Johannes... Read more »

Eli Fola lands on his Tech Afrique imprint with ‘Adoration,’ a Lagos-born single shaped during his recent homecoming run. Completed following sets at ElementHouse and Sunday Service, the track channels a raw, immediate energy – part spiritual, part physical. Blending gospel, Yoruba roots, and the influence of Black American house, ‘Adoration’ moves as both prayer... Read more »

Beatfreak Recordings continues its long running story with release number 421, and the Spanish institution lines up something truly special for the occasion. Vienna based producer Darksidevinyl arrives on the imprint with a brand new EP titled ‘Mwanga’, a record that captures the pure essence of the Afro Melodic sound while pushing the label’s identity... Read more »

Joezi launches his brand new imprint BTRFLY FX in style, joining forces with Rbør and Berin on a soulful new single titled ‘Landing Zone’. The globally influential Afro house tastemaker has already shaped the modern landscape of the genre with over 60 releases on labels such as Madorasindahouse, Wired and Go Deeva, while his global... Read more »

Electronic duo Fairplay unveil their latest single ‘Amanzi’ on WTR, the forward-thinking imprint from MDLBEAST Records. Marking their first release on the label, the track arrives as a bold statement from the Jordanian pair. First premiered while supporting Keinemusik at the historic Qasr Al-Mushatta, ‘Amanzi’ unfolds through a dynamic groove that sustains energy from start... Read more »

Few artists have managed to bridge heritage influences and contemporary club culture as seamlessly as Mozambo. Over the past year, the duo has entered a more defined phase of their journey, with a steady stream of releases, growing international bookings, and the expansion of their Jungle Disco imprint all moving in sync. Their latest release,... Read more »

Some encounters are born from chance but shaped by something deeper. ‘Pagoni’, premiering exclusively on When We Dip Radio, is the result of one such meeting: Italian producer Awill linking up with Kenyan Afro House icon Idd Aziz, crafting a track that bridges continents and cultures through sound. Conceived during the summer of 2024, the... Read more »

Moroccan electronic music pioneer Amine K steps into the spotlight with his own remix of ‘Foul Gnawa’, the title track from the brand new EP he shares with fellow Moroccan trailblazer FNX Omar, out now on Izil Recordings. Long before Afro house found its way onto international dancefloors, Amine K and FNX Omar were already... Read more »

My Other Side of the Moon continues to reinforce its position within the Afro House landscape with a refined and purposeful new release. This time, the spotlight turns to South African talents Enoo Napa and Phila De Giant, who reunite alongside Canadian vocalist Deniz Reno for the ‘So Real’ EP a project that highlights both... Read more »

‘Choose To Lie’ is a sleek Afro-house collaboration from Lohrasp Kansara and DJ Power, blending West African songwriting with New York R&B tones and Caribbean club energy. Landing on MDLBEAST Records’ afro-leaning WTR, the release brings together Nigerian hitmaker Reekado Banks, Brooklyn-based artist Alex Mali, and Afro-fusion artist Ajura, layering soulful toplines over rolling percussion,... Read more »