Originating from Chicago in the 1980's, house music has travelled worldwide and been the catalyst for some brilliant fusions of sounds to emerge. French house, Detroit techno, Kuduro (Angolan House) have all found national popularity, whilst South African house has crept up onto the international stage. South African pop music is now essentially all house music and it is now starting to be heard worldwide.
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The end of Apartheid in the early 1990's allowed international music to flood into townships across South Africa creating this fantastic genre. It is the kind of music that you can chill or dance to. Makes sense? If not, have a listen, you'll understand.
We've selected a few tracks just to get you introduced.
Chris Malinchak - So Good To Me
Chris Malinchak isn't South African, he is an American DJ. But in this song there is a definite South African influence. That dum-dum-dum-dum-dum bit (you know the one) and the general vibe of the tune just screams S.A. house.
Liquideep - Welcome Aboard
Liquideep formed in Johannesburg in 2007. These two guys have gone to a more soulful style of house whilst incorporating an incredibly funky, chilled out vibe. They've already sold over 5 million albums worldwide and that number will continue to grow. Check out Fairytale & Alone if you like this.
DJ Kent - Falling (Feat. Maleh)
DJ Kent is one of many who have jumped from the South African clubbing scene into producing. This tune has reached 'Robin S - Show Me Love' status (when everyone screams in the club when it comes on) in South Africa and we can understand why.
DJ Fresh, Euphonik Feat. Nyanda - Cool & Deadly
DJ Fresh & Euphonik have become two of South Africa's top DJ's, radio presenters and producers. They both incorporate a more electronic and European style of house into their music. They teamed up with Nyanda from Brick and Lace (remember Love Is Wicked?) for Cool & Deadly. This tune took over many European clubbing destinations over the summer.
Black Coffee - Superman (Feat. Bucie)
Black Coffee is one of South Africa's most influential music artists. He has won over 10 music awards and has created one of the most successful music labels in South African history, Soulistic Music. He studied Jazz at Natal Tech College because he felt as a producer he needed to deepen his music knowledge. His dedication shows in his final product. A blend between traditional South African music and modern house music, Black Coffee has basically nailed it.
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