Afrodesia MP3 Platform 1 CD2 (Mixed By DJ Christos & Static Plastic)
00:09 The Observer - I Surrender
04:34 Zonke - Ekhaya (Dennis Ferrer Remix)
10:03 Daddy - Maluting
16:39 Paul Sesh - Something For The Day
19:18 Mr Flip - Soul Virgin (Phoenix Club Mix)
25:36 Bennito - Bono
31:46 Yussin Avid - Sunshine
36:01 Tholane - Nite Fall
41:38 DJ HK - Keep Dancing (Instrumental)
45:53 DJ Elevator - Mood Jet
50:39 Chocolate Soul - Cafe Of Chocolate
54:35 Dodo - I Is Free Now
59:33 DJ Redwood - Dark Times
01:04:16 Tizmo - Still Around
01:10:56 DJ Mobi - Dance Is Kulcha
Its here! The long awaited AfrodesiaMP3 compilation, which brings together a wealth of young African talent compiled, mixed and mastered by veterans, DJ Christos and Static Plastic. This double CD delight contains 26 trax mixed into two mind‐blowing, heart‐pounding mixed sessions of some of the best South African unreleased dance music.
Including:
Zonke - Ekhaya (Dennis Ferrer Remix)
Culoe De Song - The Bright Forest
Culoe De Song - Super Afro
G Family - People With Bullets (Dubbin’ Dark Dub)
Daddy - Maluting
The Observer - I Surrender
Mr Flip - Soul Virgin (Phoenix Club Mix)
AND THE MASSIVE HIT
THE PHOENIX - BANG HER
Review 1
When a house CD seeks to understand the African soul, it needs to adhere to one condition; it must allow for the beats to tell stories. Africa is a continent rich with history and culture that has transcended from folklore and tradition. Afrodesia MP3 CD does just that. It tells an interwoven story from young African DJs all wrapped up into 2 fantastic African products by established DJs Christos and Static Plastic.
The first CD compilation encompasses the heart pumping soul of solid beats. The progression of the CD from The Phoenix - Bang Her, which sets the tone for the first CD, gradually advances into the melodic and rhythmic tunes of Andy X - Freedom which allows for just that; the freedom to move. The vocals of the Andy X’s track augments to the African love of vocal appreciation.
With elements of deep tribal and funky house in the first CD, the second CD takes on the personae of re-invention, combining new and fresh sounds both organic and electronic elements to close of a fantastic compilation. The compilation is all a cultural journey closed off quite poetically by DJ Modi - Dance is Kulcha.
African house music appreciate can be compared to modern day appreciation of the African lifestyle which is a diverse understanding of the influences of nature and industry. This CD is a testament that African house is destined for great things. The compilation can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home or in the car on you way to a club (which is ultimately the best place to showcase this CD). Viva L’Afro.
By Mamello “Mum-z” Mokoena
Review 2
AfrodesiaMP3 deserves a lot of credit for taking the crucial role of resonating South African urban music to the international ear. It has over the years become a global and local marketplace for the freshest and hottest dance tracks in the country, creating opportunities for local artist to break through and possibly draw much-needed international recognition.
Afrodesia MP3 Platform 1 was mixed by DJ Christos and Static Plastic, perfectly reflects the style and a sense of professionalism that typify Afrodesia productions. The compilation CD totals 28 tracks in double CD format.
On this one, Christos and Static Plastic have fused works from various artists in the industry, featuring the unmistakable sounds of Zonke, DJ Funky T, The Phoenix, Daddy, DJ Elevator and a lot of artists you have probably heard before.
The package has some nice stuff to offer, it embodies the flavorful vibe of South African house music, but the most outstanding part is its superb sound quality. This is the major magnetic force of the album which actually carries very little lyrical muscle. However, I was not so impressed with the first CD which is just a marathon of open instrumentals that I found not strong enough to generate hype without some sort of vocal accompaniment.
But all that is compensated on the second CD. The leadoff track, “I Surrender” completely changes the mood, introducing for the first time; vocals, a new fresh feeling and a pleasant timbre. With pulsating- but- chilled basses spiced up with phat- but- carefully monitored unique sounds, the track undoubtedly baits any music enthusiast to the album.
Track number 11, 'Cafe of Chocolate' is one of those rump shakers that thrill fans and gets dance floors packed, especially Jozi joints. It’s a real strong track and, in my opinion, the one deserving of most radio attention.
This is definitely a must-grab, especially at this time of the year when the festive season party madness draws closer.
MIO
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