On the 3rd of October 2023, we host the 2nd edition of Gin & Tonic Sunday Sundowner at Hotel Sky, in the incredible city of Cape Town, South Africa. Join us for the most spectacular views as only CPT can offer, a G&T or 3 and a vibe like no other other courtesy of a fine list of DJ's. Details: https://www.instagram.com/gin_and_tonic_sunday_sundowner/
Having zoned out to 3Step and some of that private school 'piano, I'm back to what is definitely my home - BANGING AFRO-TECH! And what better way for the prodigal son to return than with pockets loaded AF!
This mix is an ode to Masšh's 'Astral' sound. His out-of-body experience inducing productions leave one transported and definitely short of breath. To help celebrate the release of his reworks honoring 2 songs that South African house music lovers [my age and beyond anyway] will know and love deeply [DJ Fresca & Kudoskelem's 'Int'engekhoyo [feat. Lelethu Nkula] Kentphonik's 'Masingita' [feat. Lolo], on Stay True Sounds, his name features 5 times in this mix. That all 5 of the Masšh-produced songs in this mix have been released in the last 6 months, is testament to the quality of production, the absolutely insane work rate and the fact he is intent on owning 2023!!
Speaking of owning 2023 - Blanka Mazimela was kind enough to slide us an exclusive!! I'm incredibly excited and feel blessed to present to you - the andhim remix of a track that has come to mean so much more to me - the 2020-released Afro-spiritual classic 'Gcwanini' with Korus and Sobantwana. I am a fan of both the German duo andhim [see their track 'Donner' and his remix of Armonica's 'Ngeke'] and Blanka's work, and so this remix was definitely a match made in heaven in concept for me - and I'm glad that it definitely delivers on all it promised.
I always try to have a personal touch in all of my mixes and DJ SOSO's "Precious" [Afro Fanatix Mix] is a deserving highlight. He teams up with frequent collaborators Ozy Man & Mr OG. to craft this smooth Afro House beauty, with all the hallmarks of an anthem! This is yet another release from the boutique indie Ubizo Cafe Records. SOSO is a father, entrepreneur and groove provider of note and someone we're lucky enough to call a friend of the House of Finesse! Proud to say we have stolen some pointers from the tenacity and consistency with which he has approached his music career over the years. You can find DJ SOSO on IG https://www.instagram.com/iamdjsoso/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IamDJSOSO and Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lebodjsoso
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Tracklist:
1. Jullian Gomes - uHambo // World Without End
2.Chaos SA - Peace of Mind // Pasqua Records
3. Masŝh & NINAE - Hold Me Down // Paradise Sound System
4. Blanka Mazimela - Gcwanini [feat. Korus & Sobantwana] [andhim Extended Remix] [ID] // Get Physical Music
5. Mpho.Wav & Jabulile Majola - Zabalaza // Mpho.Wav
6. Atmos Blaq & Masŝh - Dogon [Part 1] // Solar Plex's
7. Rancido, AfroTura & Bun Xapa - Kibe [feat. Idd Aziz] // MoBlack
8. Citizen Deep & Mzux Maen - Hayii [feat. Yasmin Levy] [Citizen Deep Remix] // Swo Enta & Sony Music Entertainment Africa
9. Masŝh - Int'engekhoyo [feat. STOFFELA] // Stay True Sounds
10. Hyenah & G-Wash10 - Rain Queen [Masŝh Remix] // Rise Music
11. Frigid Armadillo & Mpho.Wav - Can You See Me // Madorasindahouse Records
12. Masŝh - Masingita [Bakone Dub] // Stay True Sounds
13. Dlala Thukzin - 20 to 6 // Dlala Records
14. DJ Soso, Ozy Man & Mr OG. - Precious [Afro Fanatix Mix] // Ubizo Café
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