DJ Kanunu Is A True South African House Pioneer With A Proven Track Record And His Latest Session For DJ Syndicate/Katsaitis Proves He’s Still An Innovative And Vital Funk Force.
A Collection Of Contemporary And Soulful South African Sounds ‘Soul Meditation’ Also Shows How Versatile The Tshwane Spinner is: it’s Kanunu’s first mix for the country’s most established compilation label since he blended up the banging ‘We Love ‘Buzzin’ Fly’; before that he broke ground with the ‘Wicked Sounds Mid-Tempo’ CD, which showcased the slo-mo grooves then engulfing the local dance community.
Local is the focus again on this disc, and it’s timely: the entire house world is looking to South Africa for fresh sounds and bright talents, and this collection contains plenty. The producers in Kanunu’s spotlight include the most blazing beat-makers at work at the moment
‘Soul Meditation’ also includes lesser-known but highly promising prospects like Essential I, Msk And DJ Tea and DJ Khosto with Tshidi – another example of Kanunu shining a light on great new groundbreaking rhythms.
Musically this is on higher ground to anything else around – jazzy, melodic and with song-like structures, it demonstrates that Kanunu is still on top of his game – and streets ahead of the pack.
Tracklisting:
John Lundun & Afrique Essence – Meeting Of The Minds
Dj Khosto Feat Tshedi – Don’t Wake Me Up
MSK & DJ Tea Feat Dave – Nomperere
Jerah – Child’s Play
BlackJean & CavoDeep ft Komplexity – Free Falling
Hypnosis ft Decency – Hold On
Soul Junkie Ft Seh – I’m Not Gonna Make It
Vuky J – Search Inside (Main Vocal Mix)
John Lundun ft Rhema Osborne – Love’s Rain
Big Mo – Tribute To Alice
60 Hertz Project – Signature