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The different cultures are rich and unique in their own right. In most parts of the country, black and white people don't party together and this is a result of the country's political history. What effect does South Africa’s political landscape have on the club culture? European electronic music tends to be more linear, while South African electronic music has a natural swing to it. What do you think is the main difference between European and South African electronic music? People travel dreamscapes through music, literally. In most parts of Europe, it usually feels like a galaxy experience. Everything is rhythmic and grounded – they take it very seriously. In major parts of South Africa, they dance with the same necessity as breathing. It’s not too different – it just depends on where you are playing. How does playing in Europe differ to South Africa? It created a special movement and identity. Licensing music from abroad was the in-thing until a lot of kids like me started producing their own music and remixing local sounds following the likes of Black Coffee. The house music scene was still largely influenced by the international market. How was the scene in the country before you and Black Coffee started receiving wider attention? I still can't do the moonwalk though.įor many people outside of South Africa you would have been an entry point into hearing electronic music from this part of the world. The compilation culture was very big, and it was through these mixes that a lot of overseas records got consumed by the masses.ĭo you remember the first artists you looked up to? I was exposed to records by guys like Âme and Henrik Schwarz through local compilations. How much did you know about European labels like Innervisions before you signed with them? That was a controversial part of my life, but I’m grateful for it as it put me a couple of years ahead in terms of growth and exposure. I felt like it was the right thing to experience, just like playing in clubs in downtown Durban when I was "underage". We met through his childhood friend, DJ Kabila.ĭid you feel any sense of reservation going into RBMA at such a young age? Where did you first come into contact with Black Coffee? God is a big part of my life and religion is still a study (as always) to gain more understanding on the meaning of its teachings. You’ve previously described God’s influence on your work – how much does religion play a part in your life? This is just a mix to enjoy and love thyself.įrom where did you source most of the records? Is there a concept or theme underlying the mix? For his mix, he compiled an hour of emotion-laden African rhythms, before discussing early influences, religion, and the South African music scene. In anticipation of his Farringdon debut this coming Friday, we got in touch with him for an exclusive mix and conversation. He might be one of South Africa’s brightest stars, but it’s actually a relatively rare occurrence to see him playing in London. Over the last decade he’s helped to carve South Africa’s booming electronic scene, which he’s largely done alongside the mammoth house artist, Black Coffee. Spending his adolescence between playing in Durban clubs and producing helped him land a place at Red Bull Music Academy, where a further stroke of luck led to his huge first release The Bright Forest on the lauded deep house label Innervisions. When it comes to electronic music in South Africa, there are few artists as prolific as Culoe De Song.
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