AJourneyOfMilez - Kwa Dumizulu

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  • Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
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    AJourneyOfMilez is at the heart of the current Afro-house sound. Having played across his native home, Africa and Europe, he is inspired by greats such as Culoe De Song, Pablo Fierro and more. He has formed his signature melodic style, a richly atmospheric sound that has landed on labels like Offering Recordings, King Street Sounds, and Paradise Sound System.
    The EP opens with 'Kwa Dumizulu [Intro]' alongside Born Kxng, a rousing rhythm with spine-tinging vocals adding warmth and soul before 'Kwa Dumizulu' rides on heavy kicks and comes alive with distant vocal cries and soundscapes that all add to the rising sense of theatre. The majestic 'Mujo' is a journey across an African savannah at sundown marbled with the sound of crickets, birds and life-affirming synth lines. 'Umboko' is another cinematic sound with taught, bouncing kicks setting the groove, while wooden hits and live drum sounds add extra layers next to the pulsating chords and ominous vocals.
    Busi Mhlongo was an influential singer, dancer and composer from South Africa who delivered poignant lyrics over music that combined local styles such as Mbaqanga, Maskanda, Marabi and traditional Zulu with jazz, funk, gospel, rap and more. She performed worldwide before her death in 2010, and here AJourneyOfMilez remixes her track 'Awukho Umuzi'. It becomes an epic nine-minute adventure with indigenous percussion, tribal vocals that awaken the soul and suspensory chords that keep you truly entranced. Lastly, AJourneyOfMilez's solo cut 'iKhwela' closes down with more organic and expressive Afro-house grooves and a dramatic atmosphere.

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