DjJules.jpg DJ Jules: The 11-Year-Old EDM Prodigy Lighting Up Europe At just 11 years old, DJ Jules is redefining what it means to be a rising star in the house music scene. With a backpack full of beats and a heart set on the stage, Jules has taken Europe by storm, [...]
africandanceunderground.jpg HOMECOMING™ founder Grace Ladoja and electronic music lead Zoë Hodges pick out 10 essential DJs from the African dance underground Africa’s club culture is entering a new phase driven by DJs who aren’t waiting for validation from the global stage and outside of traditional infrastructures. The rise in electronic music in [...]
afrohouse.jpg The Afro House movement has taken the electronic music world by storm, blending the deep, hypnotic grooves of house music with the raw energy and polyrhythmic complexity of African percussion. Rooted in tradition yet driven by modern production techniques, Afro House represents a fusion of cultures, sounds, and dancefloor experiences. In this article, we’ll [...]
rolandclark.jpg Nitefreak kicks off his new label, Afroholic Records, with the kind of cut that makes people pay attention. “Masterclass” brings in house icon Roland Clark for a brooding, percussive session that runs deep and doesn’t let go. The groove is stripped and steady. Clark’s voice threads through the mix like a [...]
London-based DJ/producer, label head, and African electronic music maverick Kitty Amor delivers a tantalizing selection of upfront Afro House heat that encapsulates the universal growth of the genre in its purest form for Beatport's Playlist of the Week. Ahead of my performance at The Penthouse Dubai on 20th April, I am pleased to put together [...]
The influence of electronic sonics on Nigeria's mainstream music landscape has ramped up considerably in recent years, evolving its sounds beyond the long-established dominance of Afropop. Blossom Maduafokwa reports on the groundbreaking fusion of sounds ushering in a new era of Nigerian music Nigerian MCs and dancehall specialists skating across Baile funk beats? Asake, Fuji extraordinaire and Street Pop rebel, sampling Louisiana bounce? Young Jonn, resident Afropop [...]
Ahead of her performance at Miller & Beatport's 'Miller Mix' show in Johannesburg on December 7th, rising African dance music DJ Shamiso introduces us to some of her country's most innovative and soul-stirring tracks. I am extremely thrilled to share this playlist with you. I have created a mix that honours Afrocentric rhythms, which [...]
Amsterdam Dance Event 2024 showcased Afrohouse in all its forms, evidencing the genre’s exponentially expanding influence and appeal. Once an underground movement known for its deep, soulful grooves, it's no secret that Afro House is surging into dance music's mainstream. And the 2024 Amsterdam Dance Event left no doubt about its broadening global reach. This year's [...]
This step-by-step guide will help you craft your own Afro House track in any DAW, complete with sound suggestions, sample packs, templates, and plugin recommendations. Afro House is an evolving genre blending African-inspired rhythms with modern electronic beats, made popular by artists like Black Coffee, Keinemusik, Caiiro, and Alex Wann. This guide will walk you through creating your own Afro [...]
Located in the heart of Kenya's capital, the venue features a Funktion-One soundsystem and "cutting edge" lighting A 1000-capacity music venue has just opened in Nairobi, Kenya. Based in the centre of Kenya's capital, Koda is billed as a "two-room multi-faceted music venue" complete with "cutting edge light installations" and a Funktion-One soundsystem. [...]