#12 Top Releases in Amapiano

Weaving rhythmic pulsations, African instruments and evocative melodies, DJ Gregory's iconic "Tourment d'Amour" has transcended borders and turned dancefloors into sanctuaries of expression over time. Africanism and MoBlack revisit the timeless anthem, presenting a deftly curated set of remixes. Adapted through the lens of Afro-techno and Amapiano, "Tourment d'Amour" reimagined, finds new ways to further ignite dancefloors, celebrating the duality and universality of love, and leaving eternal imprints of connection with and within.  South African DJ/Producer Mpho.wav translates "Tourment d'Amour" through the hypnotic vernacular of Afro-techno. Combining instinctive drumming and percussion with driving basslines, and immersive electronic soundscapes, Mpho.wav's Afrotech remix creates a dynamic groove and a vibrant interaction between past and present, intuition and trance. In his reinterpretation, MoBlack infuses the enigmatic essence of Amapiano into "Tourment d'Amour." Poignant melodies, the heartbeat of Amapiano, delve into the core of human longing, while seductive synths, soulful vocal cuts, and ethereal pads evoke waves of nostalgic introspection. In a world that yearns for connection and understanding, "Tourment d'Amour" and its offspring leave no soul untouched, sparking a profound dance between desire and rhythm.  Press by Marie J Floro. Produced by DJ Gregory (Gregory Darsa). Words by Salome De Bahia. Engineered by Julien Jabre. Additional production by Mpho.wav and MoBlack. Mastering by Daniele Mattiuzzi. Executive Producer MoBlack. Distributed by Muting The Noise.

DJ Gregory, Africanism, MoBlack

#13 Top Releases in Amapiano

The Amapiano Edit of "Ode Ireti" is a dynamic, fresh take on the song that set the stage for the meteoric rise of &friends Maintaining the project's undeniable momentum, afro-house collective helmed by Sean Thomas AKA &friends makes MoBlack Records debut with an Amapiano Edit of his hit single "Ode Ireti" ft. eL-Jay & Oluwadamvic. Since the project's 2022 debut the sounds of &friends have made their way to every corner of the globe. The Nitefreak Remix of "Ode Ireti' ft. Oluwadamvic saw unprecedented, viral success. Receiving massive radio and touring support from top names in the space, the infectious chorus "o-le-le" has become a staple in the sets of many titans of dance music. The Amapiano Edit of the acclaimed track plays further homage to the African roots of collaborators eL-Jay and Oluwadamvic. Ode Ireti, meaning 'Hunters of Hope' in West African native language Yoruba, is a story of what happens when we listen to our hearts versus what others tell us. It is a message that giving up is never an option no matter how hard it gets; we are all here to fulfill a destiny. Across the duration of the track, sultry chords and melody overlay a dynamic percussive production. Driving vocals and enchanting chants weave across the afro-house foundation, seeing &friends collaborator El-Jay & Oluwadamvic deliver a poignant message of ancestry, culture and perseverance that truly sees the vision of the track embodying 'Hunters of Hope' through to fruition. Mastered by Cassian Irvine, Leo Butler. Photography and Graphics Ilias Hosain. Executive Producer MoBlack. Distributed by Muting The Noise.

&friends, Oluwadamvic, eL_Jay

#54 Top Releases in Afro House

DJ/producer Ahmed Spins debuts on MoBlack, together with legendary Kologo maestro Stevo Atambire and South African songstress, Lizwi. The Boston-based artist ushers in his two-track EP through a synergetic collaboration with one of Afro House's most compelling vocalists and gifted musicians. Vitalized by Stevo Atambire's affective Frafra vocals, 'Anchor Point' is a gratifying calibration and an immersion into the deep combers of house - rife with dynamic Afro rhythms, permeating strings and eloquent vocal gradients. 'Waves & wavs' concludes the saga - powered by robust percussion and the sorcery of Lizwi's soul-nourishing balladry. Driven by climactic progressions, euphoric melodies and transcendent Moroccan sounds, this harmonic litany interlaces lucid electronic pulses with elemental acoustics to perpetuate a pensive dancefloor meditation. Press by Marie J Floro

Stevo Atambire, Ahmed Spins, Lizwi