Afro House

Premiere: Rony Seikaly & Infinem illuminate RADIANT. with cutting-edge energy on ‘Temperatura’
Renowned DJ and producer Rony Seikaly returns with a fresh afro house release, featuring ‘Temperatura’ with Infinem, crafted to energize dancefloors worldwide. Following the success of his previous hit, ‘Lose Your Love,’ which has racked up nearly 2 million Spotify streams, Seikaly continues to showcase his talent for connecting with audiences on a global scale.... Read more »

When We Dip 167 mixed by Laolu
Known for his mesmerizing remixes, Swiss-Nigerian artists Laolu is now stepping into the spotlight with original music and exciting collaborations – “After years spent mainly remixing other artist’s songs for various labels, my desire now is to release original music and collaborate with others,” says Laolu. “I’m launching my label Siembra to be able to... Read more »

Emmanuel Jal & Bun Xapa release new single ‘Chaak’ on Diplo’s label Higher Ground
Today, South Sudanese artist, author, and former child soldier Emmanuel Jal teams up with South African producer Bun Xapa (named one of DJ Mag’s artists to watch in 2025) to release a new collaborative single, ‘Chaak.’ The new track is out now via Diplo’s label Higher Ground. The message behind Emmanuel’s hit from last year,... Read more »

Premiere: youANDme & Black Soda bring brilliant, otherwordly vibes to Compost with ‘Believe’
Berlin’s youANDme teams up once again with Namibian vocalist and poet Black Soda for ‘Believe’ – a stunning, dub-infused deep house tune that immediately captivates. The original features a crisp groove work, underpinned by a pulsating bass and overlaid with warm synth textures and melodies that blend perfectly with Black Soda’s otherworldly vocal performance –... Read more »

Prima Lux mixed by Mario Navajo
German-born rising star Mario Navajo has a knack for crafting wonderful melodic sounds that fuse the best of house and tech into a fresh new sound. His distinctive signature sound is often laced with his own heartfelt vocal performances, as proven by the solo single ‘Me & You’ on this label and further collaborations with... Read more »

Premiere: eViVE revisits Camelphat & Audio Bully’s hit ‘Bugged Out,’ enlisting major players for fresh remix duties
Two heavyweights of the dance music scene, CamelPhat and Audio Bullys, came together on ‘Bugged Out,’ originally released on VIVa Music in 2018. Now to kick off 2025, eViVE revisits the hit, asking some of the leading figures of the afro & deep house world to give their fresh takes on the track. Enter huge... Read more »

Premiere: Robin M closes out the year on Ulu Records with soulful storytelling across ‘Somandla’ EP
Following a stunning year, DJ and producer Robin M rounds it out with ‘Somandla,’ a heartfelt three-track EP dropping via his own label, ULU Records. The EP features collaborations with superb vocalists; South African singer Bongi Silinda and Kenyan artist Nyabuto, this EP highlights Robin’s talent for blending Afro and Deep house sounds with emotional... Read more »

Premiere: Jimpster & BISHY blend lush chords & tribal rhythms on Freerange Records collab, ‘Come Down’
Jimpster joins forces with local Essex-based producer and DJ Bishy on a new Afro-influenced deep house track entitled ‘Come Down.’ It’s a mesmerizing and hypnotic track that seamlessly blends lush piano chords with dynamic tribal rhythms, creating an immersive soundscape that invites the dance floor to connect with the roots of the genre. From the... Read more »

Little Talk with MAMöro
MAMöro is a Lisbon based artist who has a distinct sound, mixing between the different elements of afro and tech driven bass. We caught up with him recently to find out more about his signature sound, how his 2024 has been, and what plans he has for 2025. WWD: Hey MAMöro! What have been the... Read more »

Premiere: Roy Rosenfeld amazes on Early Morning with evocative, ancient atmospheres on ‘Hello/Forgotten’ EP
Following the launch of his new label, Early Morning, in September 2024, Guy J sets the stage for its sophomore release—an immersive two-track concept by acclaimed producer Roy Rosenfeld. Roy, an artist whose productions often transcend genre boundaries, offers nearly 17 minutes of captivating, imaginative work. The opening track, ‘Forgotten,’ evolves with a measured intensity,... Read more »