Afro House

Nigerian-American artist, DJ, producer, and saxophonist Eli Fola steps into a new chapter with the release of his two-track ‘Back To The Basics’ EP, landing via HE.SHE.THEY. Records. Fresh from a run of global summer festival dates, including Belgium’s Voodoo Village, DGTL India, and Sunburn Goa, and with support from heavyweights Black Coffee, Richie Hawtin,... Read more »

Marking a major milestone in its journey, Madorasindahouse celebrates its 100th release — a testament to over a decade of curating soulful, rhythm-driven music that bridges cultures and communities. We caught up with the team behind the label to reflect on its evolution from a humble YouTube channel to a global movement and to discuss... Read more »

Kiki Botonaki has been a pillar of the Greek underground for a decade. She has an influential radio show and has played across the region’s most celebrated clubs and festivals. In the studio, she brings a fresh twist on Afro house and has climbed high in global digital charts with standouts like ‘We Fly’ and... Read more »

Greek artist Da Mike, a pioneering force in Afro house, is known for crafting magical sounds that frequently climb the digital charts. For his recent release, he joined forces with South African talent Deep Aztec, a key figure in shaping his local scene and now a globally touring artist. Their superb collaboration, ‘Caught In Silence,’... Read more »

Ollie Mundy’s revered OVAVA Music imprint continues to deliver a relentless stream of standout releases, fueling DJ sets and dancefloors worldwide. Timed to coincide with Burning Man, ‘Sunset’ by Belgian producer Ari is rapidly gaining traction with tastemakers and looks set to climb the melodic charts. A melodic techno journey suspended between light and shadow,... Read more »

Global DJ and hitmaker Eran Hersh, known for chart-toppers like ‘Sorry’ with Madonna & Blond:ish and the club anthem ‘Ale Ale,’ launches his own music label: One Day Forever. Based in Miami, the label will focus on afro house, indie dance, afro latin, and house music—driven by Hersh’s vision to “open the door to those who... Read more »

London’s Farah Nanji, AKA N1NJA is something special. She builds her hypnotic soundscapes using samples of ethnic instruments collected from across the globe, weaving them into a bespoke tapestry guaranteed to garner your intrigue. Her next single, ‘The Vibe,’ lands on none other than mobilee. DJ MAG call N1NJA a “mega-talented, fast-rising star.” With impressive supporters... Read more »

This Friday marks the release of ‘All Over’ on Re.You’s renowned label LSF21+, the result of a collaboration between Prïa, NAB, and Zac Martel. The track stands out for its clear structure, driving groove, and polished production, perfectly aligning with the label’s commitment to delivering forward-thinking and reliable club music. ‘All Over’ has already garnered... Read more »

A rising force in the Afro House scene, DJ Hydra’s ‘Moyo Wa Upendo’ marks OVAVA Music’s 8th release. Having gained serious momentum in the run-up to his debut single release ‘Bamidele,’ this two-track EP further establishes DJ Hydra’s position as one of the genre’s most exciting new talents.  The emotionally charged track ‘Moyo Wa Upendo’... Read more »

Paul Christian has been collecting and playing records for many years, but it was in 2023 that he took off with a residency and his own events at Hotel Shanghai in Essen. A music-first policy and stripped-back set up soon spread by word of mouth, and Christian got bookings around the wider region. His vinyl-only... Read more »