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KAMAZU

Aweh is back to present "Shukuma", the highly anticipated collaboration between label head Esa and South African Kwaito legend Kamazu from Soweto. This record, created between 2020 and 2022, is a testament to the power of musical synergy. 

As part of "Shukuma", the title track and the EP also lies the future Kwaito classic, "Muntu". This dancefloor banger not only showcases the creative prowess of Esa and Kamazu but also features a collaboration with Dirty Bungalow, adding a unique touch to the overall EP. "Muntu" has already been featured in the esteemed podcast series, The Invisible Hand.

To further enhance the experience, Esa has collaborated with talented artists Floating B_strd and Sanoy to create an exquisite art piece that perfectly captures the essence of "Shukuma". 

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Top drawer modern kwaito here which is spirit-raising and invigorating.

TRACK LISTING

Shukuma (Vocal)
Shukuma (Dub)
Muntu Feat. Dirty Bungalow

Kamazu

Indaba Kabani - Inc. Dimitri From Paris Re-Edit

Kamazu's certified kwaito floorbanger from 1991 is one of the high watermarks of the genre. Featuring those heavily swung, slowed house drums, big Roland bass and those infectious township vocals that make the hairs on your neck stand to attention - it's further bolstered by a piano line that'd have half the Hacienda erupting into action. Such is the might and crossover potential of this dancefloor hit, certified godfather of disco, Dimitri From Parish take it upon himself to offer us a tasty reworking of the track across a whole side of wax for Afro Synth - tasty!

On the flipside we find another dope kwaito gem "Mjukeit" taken from Kamazu's 1997 CD, "Ghetto Style". Perhaps not as mainroom as its predecesor, its deep gliding subs, sweltered vox and relaxed, seriously swung drums recalls a thousand fiery sunsets dancing on the outdoor stage of your choice surrounded by like minded souls all succumbing to the unifying power of the house music groove. 


STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Uplifting piano-led kwaito backed with a slower, edgier number made for ghost-riding old Mercs around Durban. Absolutely wicked reissue from Afro Synth.

TRACK LISTING

Indaba Kabani (Dimitri From Paris Re-Edit)
Mjukeit


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