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  • Best of Xpressed Records 2025, Vol. 1 (Curated & Mixed by Harriet Bella)
    BeatTracker #6 Feat. Hype in Afro House

    Xpressed Records returns with the 2025 edition of its annual Best of compilation series, inviting London-based DJ Harriet Bella to curate and mix the label's defining releases into a seamless DJ journey. Established as a recurring platform championing women within electronic music, the series continues to spotlight DJs deeply connected to South African club culture. Harriet Bella embodies that connection. Rooted in Amapiano, SA Deep House, 3Step and Afro House, her sets bridge London and South Africa, carrying these sounds across borders while remaining grounded in their origins. Harriet has shared stages with DJ Lag, DBN Gogo and Major League DJz, and is credited as Performance Arranger on the widely celebrated South African record "Vele Uyena (Risk It All)" by Skyla Tylaa featuring JAZZWRLD, Thukuthela, Elaine and Solaariss. That record's impact within the South African market reflects her deeper involvement in shaping contemporary electronic sound beyond the DJ booth. For this edition, Harriet approaches the Xpressed catalogue as both selector and sonic architect, weaving together the year's standout releases into a cohesive narrative. The result is not simply a compilation, but a curated reflection of Xpressed Records' evolving identity and the growing global resonance of South African electronic music.

    Beatport