Shimza has released a unique 4 track EP Dreaming as a love letter to the South-African dance community. The EP pointed at South African summer, weaves together Shimza’s unique signature sound with an eclectic mix of South African collaborators, and released on his own label KUNYE.
Shimza has released a unique 4 track EP Dreaming as a love letter to the South-African dance community. The EP pointed at South African summer, weaves together Shimza’s unique signature sound with an eclectic mix of South African collaborators, and released on his own label KUNYE.
About Shimza
South African DJ and producer, Shimza is a pioneering force in the Afro Tech music genre, merging the soulful beats of African heritage with the refined sounds of Europe’s electronic music scene. As a cultural ambassador and entrepreneur, he carves a unique niche between influential artists like Black Coffee and Solomun, shaping a sound that embodies the spirit of a modern, interconnected world. Since launching his philanthropic One Man Show in Soweto, which raises funds for underprivileged children, he has become a central figure in South Africa’s music landscape.
His performances have captivated audiences worldwide, from his recent Cercle performance to Boiler Room Johannesburg and festivals and clubs across the globe such as Hi and Pacha Ibiza, Untold Festival, Belgium, Burning Man, Caprices Festival Switzerland and many others, leaving a lasting impact wherever he plays. Shimza’s discography boasts collaborations and releases on prominent labels such as Cadenza, Helix Records and Knee Deep In Sound, while his notable achievements include a historic performance on Robben Island for Nelson Mandela Day 2020, raising funds for various charities. With a mission to unite people through music, Shimza continues to push the boundaries of Afro Tech while fostering creativity and cultural exchange
This year has seen a multitude of single releases, with the recent collab ‘BADO’ with CamelPhat and Idd Aziz, ‘Places’ with Elderbrook, and earlier singles ‘Parachute’ ft. Rachel Chinouriri and February’s huge Aloe Blacc collab, ‘Darling’.
About the Kunye Label
Shimza launched KUNYE (which means together in Xhosa/Zulu) in November 2020, an imprint that provides a bridge between South Africa’s emerging producers and the global stage with artists services company Platoon as its partner in distribution.
Through this imprint artists like Thakzin, Blanka Mazimela, Darque, and global remixes from Louie Vega, Mele, Rodriguez Jr, Nandu and more have released a carefully curated expression rooted in Shimza’s ethos.
From its inception (during lock-down) Shimza invited a selection of artists to perform in KUNYE’s weekly livestream sessions, which over-time evolved into a wild successful, multi-city open air live event in South Africa, Kenya, London, Paris and more attracting thousands of people to regular events, containing the community of Afro-house and Afro-tech fans in a uniquely aesthetic environment which exudes unity, community and African producer and DJ excellence.
In it’s short few years of existence Kunye not only has a loyal event following, but has also become an official curator on Apple Music DJ Mix Series as well as is featured as label of the month on Beatport.
Through both the events property, and the Label Shimza formed a new movement for Afro Tech Sounds, while amplifying his mission to unite people through the love of music.
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