The special month on BBC 1xtra of shows showcasing Deep & Soulful House from the Motherland every Sunday in March from 1am-2am (GMT) taking over the final hour of the DNA show with DJ Edu! Another Hour of the biggest South African House records, this week was also a live show, Edu also stayed in the studio to provide extra banter on the show
This Show is week 4 broadcasted on Sunday 24th March and my special guest on the line was the young but massively talented DJ/Producer Culoe De Song
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1. Manghoro - Black Motion ft. Candy
2. Your Kiss - Bucie
3. Simple Twist - Eltonnick
4. Soul On Fire - Devoted ft. Kholi
5. The Dub - Mushroom Boyz
6. Children Rule The World - Layed Soul
7. Kurpalist - Da Capo
8. Something New (Oral Deep Vocal Remix) - Nkokhi ft. Botshelo Huma
9. He’s Not Ready - Culoe de Song ft. Ternielle Nelson
10. The Village (Dub Mix) - Mash.O
11. Zulu Tribe - Infinite Boys
12. My Name Is (Da Capo & Punk Surreal Experience) - DJ Zinhle ft. Busiswa Gqulu
1. Hey (Da Capo's Dub Touch) - Kojo Akusa
2. Sondela (Darque's Vocal Dub) - Punk & The Heavy Quarterz
3. Momma's Groove (DJ Skyz Deep Mode Remix) - Osunlade
4. African Drums - Gash
Session w/ Nillz Marco
5. Voodoo - Tylo
6. Wenja - Exothermic Sounds
7. Woza Afrika Soul - Blaqlup
8. A Bible In Instruments - Ocean Deep
9. Presence - Mushroom Boyz
10. Son Of Soil - Darque
11. Boni Mores - DJ Whisky
12. Ambush - Culoe De Song
End of Session
13. Make It (Culoe De Song Horizon Dub) - Rowick Deep ft. S-Tones
14. Kanyami - Klassmates
15. Diamond Life (Kadasma Remix) - Louie Vega & Jay 'Sinister' Sealee Starring Julie McKnight
My 1st show as part of my month stint on the network hijacking DJ Edu's DNA show, it went off with a bang!! Check it out now and spread the word that Sunday Nights in March just got deep!
Tracklist
1. Crookid & Gumzito ft. Sabrina Chyld - Piece of My Mind (Benny T Afro Mix)
2. Problem Child - Kwenzenjani (Da Capo Touch)
3. Black Coffee ft. Toshi - Buya
4. DJ Shimza - Never Loved Anyone
5. Funk Butcher ft. Akatriel - Streets of Africa
6. Mushroom Boyz - Vendetta
7. Black Motion ft. Jah Rich - Banane Mavoko
8. Black Coffee ft. Bantu Soul - Even Though
9. Infinite Boys ft. Coco - Teka Teka
10. Problem Child - 7 Rand
11. Culoe De Song - Stig Bordersman
12. Zano - Never Let You Go
Catch me back again on BBC 1xtra next Sunday from 1am (GMT) (3am SAST)
This sixth very special podcast which I previously last did in February 2012. I was re-invited back to a huge brand called Viva La House with South African superstar Black Coffee headling the event, this is a live set performed on Saturday 30th June at the Indigo o2 superclub
Enjoy this blend of Afro and Deep House Music Live for just over 1 hour which includes tracks on previous podcasts which are still very much hot on my playlist
1. Roots (Original Conga Mix) - Rune 2. Juju (Joe DiPadova One Remix) - Black Coffee ft. Zakes Bantwini 3. The Conscious - Lips 4. Ukuthula (Mr Funk Weh Bantu Bakithi Remix) - Busi Mhlongo 5. Mokete (Soule Villains Insomniatronic Mix) - AfriQan Child 6. Mood Worlds (Nteeze & Andy's Punch Mix) - Deep Yall aka DJ Rico ft Lady Funk 7. A Bible In Instruments - Ocean Deep 8. The Dub - Mushroom Boyz 9. Linda (Da Capo's Touch) - Ralf GUM ft. Oluhle 10. Woza Afrika Soul - Blaqlup 11. Kings Den - Deeper Roots 12. Damage Mind - Deep Xcape & Dee Mac 13. Soul on Fire - Devoted ft. Kholi 14. Don't Panic (Karizma Main Remix) - DJ Gregory 15. At The Club (Da Capo Afro Mix) - Timmy Regisford ft. Lynn Lockamy 16. Ambush - Culoe De Song
1. Bevan Godden ft Maiya - Faith (Ten83 Ghetto Run Vocal Mix)
2. John Crockett ft Natalie - Neighbor Boy (Da Capo's Instrumental Touch)
3. Hillya - I Know (Mushroom Boys Remix)
4. Echo 12inch - Deeper (12inch Dub)
5. Mr Boogie & Zulus At Work - Slave Trade (DJ Pypers Remix)
6. Culoe De Song ft Shana - Amasiko
7. Soulcool - Lonely Days
8. DJ Harris ft D'vine - Get Down (BlackJean & MarvinK Deeper Mix)
9. Nova - The Tinsel
12 Tracks, 1 Hour, Pure House Music In The Mix! A Very Special Session Mixed Live in Metz, France
1. Sunrise (QB's Mafikeng Vocal Dub) - Warm Days ft. Khensy 2. Shakaz Kraal (Mr Joe Tribal Booth Mix) - Ocean Deep 3. Mokete Naheng - Mushroom Boyz 4. Runnin (BlackwHole Remix) - Groove Addix 5. Harmony - Culoe De Song ft. Rocco 6. Ndiyindoda - Eltonnick ft. NaakMusiQ 7. Sweet So Far - Torquato & Boghosian 8. Get Over It (Sun-EL Sithole Remix) - Bucie 9. Dentro Mi Alma (Yoruba Soul Remix) - Jazztronik 10. Rise of The Sandman (Original Mix) - Diego Astaiza 11. Against The World - Lelo Deep 12. Into My Soul (Rocco Deep Mix) - Aki Bergen ft. Carmen Sherry
1. Do It (QB's Hot Mix) - Shake The Dog ft. Monique Bingham 2. The Lands Below - Jason Cheiron 3. Come On Over (DJ Hypnosis Vocal Mix) - Bevan Godden ft. JSOUL 4. Electricity (Dub) - Abicahsoul 5. Diamond Life (Kadasma Remix) - Louie Vega and Jay 'Sinister' Sealee ft. Julie McKnight 6. Prayer Drumz (Drummapella Main) - DJ Sabelo 7. Into Life (Jason B Remix) - The Rurals ft. Jaidene Veda 8. On The Beach (The Realm Dub) - Leon Ware 9. African Woman (Culoe De Song Remix) - Ternielle Nelson 10. Zulu Wind (Da Capo's Ritual Remix) - Websonic 11. The Dub - Mushroom Boyz 12. Ngawe (Deep Xcape Broken Heart Remix) - Bossruu ft. Wandilen
Another very special podcast which I have never done on the Sef Sessions before, I was lucky enough to be chose to represent Afro House on one of UK's biggest radio Stations Kiss. The title of the show was called the Midnight Mix so for the next hour enjoy this blend of Afro House showcasing the finest in their rising stars! Check out my profile on the Kiss website Here
1. Machangu (Mushroom Boyz Amanita Muscaria Mix) - Infinite Boys ft. G.Man 2. Tribute To Art Jones - Da Capo 3. Falling Sky (Blaq Souls Afro Dance Mix) - Blaq Soul 4. Webaba -Culoe de Song 5. Perverted Perception (Deeprebels Ndofaya Mix) - Staffroom Maniacs 6. Far Away - Culoe de Song 7. New Age - Glen Fiasco 8. Riegn Queen - Darque 9. Oh Yeah - DJ Mbuso ft. Harrison Crump 10. Mumi Wango (Instrumental) - Black Motion ft Soulflow 11. Ijegu - Vertigo
01 Louie Vega Roots Mix (11:30) 02 Louie Vega Roots Inst (11:30) 03 Boddhi Beats (5:58) 04 Radio Edit (4:42) 05 Dance Ritual Mix (9:00) 06 Dance Ritual Inst (8:59) 07 Ritual Beats (9:00) 08 Culoe De Song Remix (8:15) 09 Black Coffee Original Dub (8:01) 10 Black Coffee Original Demo Mix (7:51)
The waiting list for this track will probably break a printer its that long.. Another gem coming from the main man Black Coffee who last Saturday tore down London @ the Viva La House Meets Tribe gig, which I was honoured to spin at also! The melody on this track is excellent and the message just as beautiful, speaking about unity through love and understanding. I love the original but the young cat Culoe de Song smashes his remix!! I believe this to be Black Coffee's 1st release on the mighty Vega records and what a way to start! All I can say is.. GO AND GET THIS EP NOW!!
Supported this one on Afro Power Vol.2 in 2009 and I'm so happy to see this get a re-release with 3 new mixes on City Deep.. absolutely weighty on the sound system with the Afrotech Mix with the other 3 cuts bringing that very deep element side of things, each mix has a place within anybody's DJ bag yet the Afrotech Mix is still remains my favourite with the ancestral beat of the Mushroom boys coming just behind.. Again this is HOT... GO GRAB THIS!!
Brand new from Innervisions, their 30th release sees them bring back South African prodigy Culoe de Song who they introduced to many when they released the smash EP 'The Bright Forest EP' in 2009.
Culoe again goes in very deep on this two track release, creating a lovely blend of different deep instrumental programming which really captures the true essence of the term 'Afro Deep' My pick of the EP is Far Away which is such deep, relaxing and soothing piece of house, be sure to hear it on my next Afro House compilation!!
Normally The Sef Sessions compromises of 12 tracks blended into a hour mix. In this 2nd special mix we again add an extra two tracks into this time just over 80 mins of House pressure.
Leading into my night Til Two @ Ruby Lo on Thursday 30th September this mix has been created for you to really feel the essence of House music, Deep, Soulful, Tech & Afro house tracks all mixed to create another eclectic mix which could last forever.. Enjoy and Share
1. Shadow of Music (Mindlo & Essential-I Mix) - DJ Veany ft. Kay Junior 2. Believe - Evren Ulusoy 3. Shades (Rocco Arena Instrumental) - Patrick Green ft. Will Barnes 4. Diamond Life (Rocco Deep Mix) - Louie Vega and Jay 'Sinister' Sealee ft. Julie McKnight 5. Tensto - Stephen Rigmaiden 6. Juju (Mindlo Mix) - Black Coffee ft. Zakes Bantwini 7. Super Afro - Culoe De Song 8. Inside My Spirit (Atfunk Deep Mix) - Moba Sound ft. Niki Carrera 9. Chineke (Deep Club Mix) - Roy Smolz 10. Crazy (Zepherin Saint Vocal Mix) - Black Coffee ft. Thiwe 11. Payback - Funk Butcher 12. Touched The Sky (Tot Liar King Mix) - Dennis Ferrer ft. Mia Tuttavilla 13. Garingani Wa Garingani - Mzee 14. Work It (N'Dinga Gaba Remix) - Muzzaik ft. Zaida
Black Coffee does it again! This time linking up with vocal sensation Thiwe on this absolutely beautiful release, now Soulistic Music have finally dropped the video for my track of 2010 so far 'Crazy' - Ee-mastered and signed to Foliage Records & featuring on Afro Power Vol.3 & the 'Culoe de Song Winter Mix' on The Sef Sessions - Summer Special
Another fantastic video, no wonder it was top of Traxsource charts for almost 4 weeks, its a simply amazing track
Normally The Sef Sessions compromises of 12 tracks blended into a hour mix. In this special mix we add an extra two tracks into almost 80 mins of House pressure.
Leading into my night Til Two @ Ruby Lo on Thursday 26th August this mix has been created for you to really feel the essence of House music, Deep, Soulful, Tech & Afro house tracks all mixed to create another eclectic mix which could last forever.. Enjoy and Share
1. Rising Up (Soul Minority Remix) - Ferry Ultra ft. Ann Sexton 2. Street Soul - Lips 3. Awake (Manoo Remix) - Arno E. Mathieu 4. Danaja (Nicko Vee Mix) - Berlitz 5. A Son From The South (Tebza Mrembl Main Mix) - Sk95 ft. Swazi 6. Home (Anthony Nicholson Choicestrumental) - Soul Renegades 7. Lunar Eyes (Craig Stewart & Jonny Montana Vocal Remix) - BabyFace Jay ft. Elrae 8. Crazy (Culoe De Song Winter Remix) - Black Coffee ft. Thiwe 9. Son of Soil - Darque 10. Reach For You ((Invaders SAMC 2010 Mix) - Andy Compton ft. Rowan 11. New Age - Glen Fiasco 12. Late Discovery (Kaytronic Vocal Mix) - Georg Levin 13. Brukker Dance - At One 14. We Are Africa (Nick Holder Remix) - Bluelle
12 Tracks blended into a lovely 1 Hour Mix!! Deep, Soulful & Afro House Music!
1. See What I See (Scott Wozniak Club Mix) - 3 Amigos: Jellybean, Marlon D & Mena Keys ft. Denvil 2. I Can Do Bad (Andy Ward District 9 Dub) - Castlebed ft Durand Ross 3. Feel The Real (Mustafa Soul Mix) - Mustafa & Sunlightsquare ft. Flexie Muiso 4. Boni Mores - DJ Whisky 5. When The Morning Comes (Phil Asher's Restless Soul Mix) - Alton Miller & Amp Fiddler 6. Tribes of Africa (KlevaKeys Remix) - DJ MA1 7. Why Does The Wind (Andre Lodemann Remix) - Tracey Thorn 8. Simmons to Sync - Trancemicsoul 9. Pride (Yoruba Soul Mix) - Osunlade pres. Nadirah Shakoor 10. Ambush - Culoe De Song 11. U.C. Anthem (Rocco's Fire Dub) - Marlon D. 12. Poison (Bopstar Vudoo Remix) - D-Malice ft. Rebecca Knight
01 Original (7:48) 02 Quentin Harris Remix (7:46) 03 Culoe De Song Winter Remix (9:25) 04 Quentin Harris Instrumental (7:46)
It has finally dropped, Iv said it on my radio shows, I even put it on Afro Power Vol.3 this is THE SUMMER ANTHEM!! I absolutely adore this track, it has to be Black Coffee's best production yet, well in my eyes anyways. We can now truly see why he is one of the most sort after artist in the house industry! Quentin Harris jumps on and lays down a big remix and the young and talented DJ/Producer Culoe De Song maintains the levels making this a beautiful and heartfelt package.... you would be 'CRAZY' if you didnt go buy this right now!! I need say no more...
Also big up Foliage Records as they really do know when to release their tracks, I think all of their previous 7 releases have gone number 1 on traxsource, this one is certified to do the same
It's been wanted by so many people and after a long long time this new and very exclusive series featuring Africa's finest talent returns for a third time. It consistantly shows the world that Afro House music is a very powerful movement. The scene is really peaking right now! Deeeeeeeep! Download using the link below!
Tracklist
1. Uzongilinda (Infinite Boys Deeper Mix) - Qness ft. Malehloka 2. Corrugated Spirits - Visto 3. Crazy - Black Coffee ft. Thiwe 4. A Walk In The Dark (Infinite Boys Deeper Mix) - Mindlo ft. Essential I 5. Ekaya Giyani (Azee Meet Africa) - DJ Mtshepang 6. Gardens Of Eden - Black Coffee ft. Zonke 7. Dying Soul (Spirit Mix) - Ancestral Deep 8. Make It (Afro Deep Mix) - Rowick Deep ft. S-Tone 9. Indigo Moon - Kadasma 10. Complicated (DJ Christos Afro Deep Mix) - Ralf GUM ft. Kafele 11. Letter To Monica (Original Deep Mix) - Kop 12. Time Is Now - Lips ft. Bongi Mvuyana 13. With You (Kadasma Instrumental Mix) - Infinite Boys ft. Laquisha Lee Brown & Lady Lee 14. Hard Time For Lovers (Soulistic Music Mix) - Rocco ft. C. Robert Walker 15. Monkey See Monkey Do - Black Coffee 16. Webaba (Black Coffee & Culoe De Song Remix) - Culoe De Song ft. Busi Mhlongo 17. Black Soul - Essential I 18. Valley Low (Simza's Restless Mix) - Sabside ft. S-Tone
Another video coming from South Africa and this is a monster, really representing the true Afro House sound.
Culoe De Song is only eighteen years old and he is already an international ambassador for South Africa’s ever popular house music scene. After having his own music signed to InnerCityVisions, one of the biggest house music labels in the world, and attending the Red Bull Music Academy in Barcelona last year, Culoe is fast becoming a sought after DJ in the underground dance music scene in Europe, having already travelled to Italy, Germany, Belgium, Amsterdam and only 2 weeks ago Tribe Records in Corsica Studios, London to play his own brand of deep, electro-house. Part 1 of his debut album entitled “Giant Leap” includes “Webaba” featuring Busi Mhlongo which is burning up the airways and club circuit in South Africa and the four comers of the globe.
After the current success of Afro Power Vol.1 and newly released Vol.2, I felt it only right to take it a step further and feature a producer on the compilations. Rowick Deep is an exciting producer who has just released his debut Album entitled ‘Music Is Life’ and I caught up with man himself to ask him some questions.
Sef Kombo: For those who don't know about you, tell us where you are from and what you do? Rowick Deep: Hi, go by the name of Rowick Deep and I am Producer/DJ who is based in South Africa. I produce world-class music and have shared the decks with some of the pioneers of dance/house music in Africa.
S.K: What is it like producing in Africa? R.D: It’s a quite exciting because South Africa is one of the world’s largest consumers of house music. So naturally, the environment (Music industry) is any producer’s dream.
S.K: How would describe your sound? R.D: My sound is diverse and unique to its target market. I produce tracks which relate to most people. I believe that music should touch everyone.
S.K: How have you been influenced by your surroundings? R.D: I ‘ve come from a musical background. You could say that my uncle, Dominique, really sparked my passion for music. As to now, anything from a song on the radio to a track produced by another producer influences my music. But I try to channel those influences in a good way.
S.K: What has been your response from the people in your country to your music? R.D: The response has been great, I mean, I’ve been around the industry for the past decade or so and the fanbase is growing each day. The people in South Africa are very receptive to new material. As a result its not difficult to capture the audience.
S.K: What direction are you looking to take your music? R.D; I’d like to continue producing, and maybe one day, I’ll be the jack of trades in the sense that I’ll produce for other genres beyond house/dance music.
S.K: What tools are you using to create your music? R.D: I use software programs Q-Base and Reason. Both I find are quite user –friendly.
S.K: So Your Latest Project ‘Music Is Life’, What can we expect from the album? R.D: My album basically takes the listener on a musical journey of my growth thus far. There is a lot of diversity in the album, because I wanted to cater to a wider market. I would say there’s a little bit of everything for everyone.
S.K: What is the reason behind the title name 'Music is Life'? R.D: ‘Music is my life’-I live, eat and breathe music. It flows in everything I do. And a lot of people can relate to the title, so I guess it was suitable.
S.K: How long did it take you to put the album together? R.D: The first draft took about 3 months, then another month or two perfect the tracks for the master mixing. So in total about 5 months.
S.K: You have a album tour, can we more have information about that? R.D: As I am based in South Africa, my tours are in and around the country. I’m currently touring the “Music is Life Tour” at all major cities in South Africa. But would love to get the opportunity to tour in the UK and Europe, to share my music with the world.
S.K: How do you feel the Afro House scene right at this minute? Where are the places to go? R.D: At the moment, its booming. There is a great buzz around it and getting guys like Black Coffee who are producing top quality music is always a great way to market to talent in South Africa. In South Africa, the dj’s travel to the masses. So the fans usually follow where ever the dj’s go, which is throughout the country.
S.K: Who should we be also looking out for in the Afro house scene? R.D: In South Africa, I would say Black Coffee, Culoe de Song and myself, of course!
S.K: Are many African producers collaborating with producers outside of Africa, who would you like to work with? R.D: Not many producers are venturing beyond the African shores when producing tracks. Most are concerned with the different variations of style the both producers may bring to the sound/track. I aspire to work with the likes of Boddha Satva, Rocco, Frank Roger, Charles Webster to name a few.
S.K: Are you aware of any UK house producers? R.D: Yes, I am producers such as Kinetic P, Steve Lawler , Soulsearcher, etc.
S.K: What you advice to any young people in Africa looking to get into music? R.D: Basically, just work hard, remain focused on your goals, and work smartly (market yourself well-let your reputation sell you as a brand)
S.K: What is next for you? R.D: Releasing “Music is Life Vol.2”, to grow my label RoDeep Records and to just keep producing those massive floor-fillers!!
S.K: Where can we catch you DJin? and Where can we find yourself and music online? R.D: In and around South Africa and Africa. You can find more about me on my website RowickDeep.com and find my current album ‘Music is Life’ and other material including remixes on Afrodesia
S.K: Thanks Rowick!! R.D: Sho Sef
Remember to catch Rowick’s music on Afro Power Vol.1 & Vol.2!!!
Here is one video from Rowick's album entitled: 'Music Is Life'
Last night I went through a fantastic experience broadcasting in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania on East Africa Radio... I was special guest host on The EA House Sessions from 8pm-10pm (EAT) We was going out to three countries on the broadcast with Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya all tuned into the show.
The flavour of the show was mostly Afro House music with the talented likes of Kentphonik, Blackcoffee and Culoe de Song being blasted on the airwaves, other entries from Ralf Gum, Zephrain Saint, DJ Garphie & Gel Abril where in the mix and it was a pleasure to have done the show. Special thank to Gerry and Nicky for making it happen and be sure to hear me again on East Africa Radio in the future!! Remember the EA House Sessions every Saturday on East Africa Radio 8pm-10pm (EAT) 87.8 Dar-Es-Salaam/99.0 Kampala/94.7 Nairobi
This new exclusive series featuring Africa's finest talent returns for a second outing. It truly showcases a scene which is thriving at the current time! More goodness to your speakers!! Download using the link below!
Tracklist
1. Jaal (Marcelo Cruz Remix) - Mauritzio ft. Ady Thioune 2. A Tour Of Africa - Tshepside 3. He Is The Man - Bucie 4. Inspiration - Culoe De Song 5. Desperate Time - DJ Bullet 6. Love Strategies (DJ Bullet Mix) - Infinite Boys ft. DK 7. Manchangu (Afrotech Mix) - Infinite Boys 8. The Fallen Siren - Culoe De Song 9. Ndinomsindo (Rocco Main Mix) - Lelethu 10. DJ Wa Tsenwa - Dj Tjaro ft. Vusi Wa DJ 11. Juju - Black Coffee ft. Zakes Bantwini 12. The "Sub" Level- Djinji Brown 13. Music Is Life - Rowick Deep ft. Megan Pringle 14. HBL - SK95 15. Mind Your Thoughts (Rowick Deep Mxi) - Bantu Soul ft. Jluv 16. The Chameleon - Black Coffee ft. Black Moses 17. Make It (Culoe De Song Horizon Dub) - Rowick Deep ft. S-Tone
