“‘Phelimuncasi’ means ‘you drink whatever you drink with a straw and you finish it’,” Khera, one-third of the South African gqom trio, Phelimuncasi, tells DJ...
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The hip hop collective’s new catalogue owners are working with De La Soul to bring albums to streaming services
De La Soul’s back catalogue could finally be coming to digital platforms.
It comes following the sale of hip-hop and electronic imprint Tommy Boy Music...
Wall of Sound artist gathers past experience to produce ' Piece Of Work'
First making his mark within the post-punk scene of the mid '80s, Mekon, aka John Gosling, has worked with some of the most influential and...
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The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to the top this month. From cutting edge drum & bass and Afro-funk to tough EBM and...
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Nongi Oliphant, aka SNO, is a breath of fresh air for the DJ world. She’s been collecting records religiously for many years but it’s...
The Californian house heads hit up London town
Known for their funk-infused philosophy, San Francisco's Om Records of have made it their mission to deliver the freshest house, hip-hop and downbeat to thirsty...
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Bruce Loko makes his Freerange debut with the ‘The Black Pearl’ EP. Hear the masterfully minimal title track now...
South African producer Bruce Loko will release his ‘The Black Pearl’ EP via Freerange Recordings on 22nd February.
The Breyton, Mpumalanga-born artist follows up releases...
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South African gqom trio Phelimuncasi have risen to fame with their politically charged vocals and innovative beats. Makua Adimora catches up with them to learn about their new album ‘Ama Gogela’, their creative process, and why their music is here to entertain and agitate in equal measure
Mbongwana Star's post-punk disco beat, direct from The Congo...
We get a lot of music sent to DJ Mag Towers. Like, tons. We like quite a lot of it, and try to cover it...
From: Johannesburg, South AfricaFor Fans Of: Black Coffee, Andhim, Re.YouThree Tunes: ‘Masala’, ‘Sondela’, 'Humanity'
Among the vanguard of the new wave of house music producers emerging from South Africa, Floyd Lavine is blazing his own trail. Growing up in...
DJ Mag Ibiza takes the island’s newest DJ resident, Black Coffee, to visit the magical island of Es Vedra at sunset...
South African DJ and producer Black Coffee is riding the crest of a wave right now. From humble beginnings in South Africa’s townships to headlining...
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Without bluster or overblown hype, Black Coffee has doggedly worked himself into the position of being not just South Africa’s foremost electronic music artist, but...
Far from the crowds of Ibiza’s resorts and the kaleidoscopic whirl of its clubs, on a tranquil outcrop overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, a man surveys...
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The latest episode of Beatport's Monitor series has dropped...
Episode 3 of Beatport’s Monitor series featuring Themba has been released.
The short film joins the South African artist as he journeys through the districts...
That house DJ/producer Josh Butler is going places fast — and it's clear you agree!
Despite citing Tiësto’s 'Delerium (In Search of Sunrise Remix)' as one of his most formative record purchases, Josh Butler’s own music couldn’t be further from...
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Durban’s DJ Lag is a pioneer of the world-conquering South African dance music genre, gqom. He’s toured the world and worked with superstars, but he’s...
The Labour Party's Shadow Business Secretary is also a sometime house/garage DJ too...
Chuka Umunna is one of the highest profile young politicians in the UK. But did you know that he's also a part-time DJ, these days...