Get Physical continues to show dedication to platforming the freshest African house sounds courtesy of this latest collection from the tastemaking Thandi Draai. It has been proceeded by Thandi’s own first single ‘Letha’ alongside DJ Beekay and is ...]]> Thandi Draai delivers ‘Africa Get Physical Vol. 5’, another authentic mix of Afro-house sounds direct from the source.

Get Physical continues to show dedication to platforming the freshest African house sounds courtesy of this latest collection from the tastemaking Thandi Draai. It has been proceeded by Thandi’s own first single ‘Letha’ alongside DJ Beekay and is the latest in a long line of releases she has been involved with. In that time, the DJ, vocalist and producer got acclaim from MistaJam as part of his Africa Week on the BBC, was previously a host on the leading radio station in Africa and continues to be a driving force in the Afro house scene.

She kicks this one off with her own collaboration with Candy Man & Cuebur feat. DJ Clock & Kitty Amor on ‘The Clique’ which is an atmospheric sound alive with tribal vocals, spiritual pads and Afro percussion. BlaQRhythm’s ‘Insimbi Yamabutho’ keeps the grooves rolling with extra depth and organic drum work then Suffocate SA calls upon the illustrious Roland Clark for ‘Africa Get Physical’ which strips things back to rubbery kicks and soft shakers lit up by cosmic melodies while Clark serves up an empowering monologue about the strength of Africa. Thandi then features in a pair of collaborative remixes that show off her knack for spine-tinging house depths, the second of which is a superb rework of Samim’s ‘Heater’, a Get Physical classic that will also be a single release. KAARGO then remixes Pezzner feat. Aquarius Heaven’s ‘We Are Not Who We Are’ into a darker late-night sound, and Thandi’s single ‘Letha’ marks the midpoint with an angelic vocal roller.

The highlights keep coming in the second half with the likes of Foozak & D.O.A, McK & Nana Atta and Tribe Of Afro all exploring nuanced Afro house that seems to come from deep within and rise up on life-affirming synths and powerful, all-conquering drums. Towards the end of this most hypnotic selection comes the dreamy and blissed-out piano work of Dylan-S & Ed-Ward, crisp and tech-infused sounds of Vidza ‘Attah’s Guidance’, then a Bun Xapa Remix of Thandi Draai & DJ Beekay’s ‘Letha’ that sends you home on an impossibly uplifting and soul-cleansing vocal house sound steeped in class.

This is another brilliant dive into the rich world of Afro house from scene mainstay Thandi Draai.

We are presenting ‘Letha’ from Thandi Draai & DJ Beekay.

‘Africa Get Physical Vol. 5’ will be available after the 15th of August HERE.

Producer, vocalist and singer Draai has been a core part of the label this year. It is where she has already released her ‘Jika’ EP as well ...]]> Get Physical Music kicks off 2022 with Thandi Draai’s landmark ‘Africa Gets Physical Vol. 4’ which features some of the most exciting names in the South African house scene.

Producer, vocalist and singer Draai has been a core part of the label this year. It is where she has already released her ‘Jika’ EP as well as collaborative singles from this mix with DJ Beekay and Candy Man. Before now she has won several high-profile competitions – one of which saw her get mentorship from Wyclef Jean. She has also been on MistaJam’s Africa Week on the BBC, appeared on hit South African show Masters of Spin and is currently a resident DJ on Ukhozi FM’s Bhampa2Bhampa show every Friday, which is the leading radio station in Africa. As such she is a preeminent light in the vibrant South African scene and is now getting international acclaim as the country’s first woman of colour to release solo tracks.

Says Thandi of this adventurous new selection, “What a time for Afro Tech House, it’s alive and vibrating through the whole Universe right now. I am super honored to be compiling this year’s Africa Gets Physical Vol 4 and for the opportunity to work with such amazing artists from right across the African continent. I’m coming through unapologetic about our African electronic dance music. Camagu!”

We are presenting the tribal house call to arms ‘Khoisan’, Thakzin feat. Kitty Amor’s album opener with hefty kicks setting a deep groove. ‘Africa Gets Physical Vol. 4’ is another authentic snapshot of the continent’s unique house scene.

‘Africa Gets Physical Vol. 4’ will be available after the 21st of January HERE.