With an infectious mix of deep log drums, hypnotic shaker loops, and a clear message against negativity, Munich-based artist Metri releases his new Amapiano single “Run Kakalika”.
The title “Run Kakalika” metaphorically refers to running away from fake friends and toxic influences (inspired by the West African slang for “Kakalika” / cockroach). It’s about keeping your circle clean and not letting others bring you down.
“With this track, I wanted to create a feeling of liberation. When the bass kicks in, you should forget everything negative,” says Metri. “We want to vibe, dance, and feel good. If you’re causing stress, you gotta go – Run Kakalika!”
“Run Kakalika” by Metri is out now on all platforms
Nigerian Afrobeats artist Ayox is reintroducing his single Delilah through a bold new lens, as German DJ and producer VØGUE delivers an Afro-House remix that fuses soulful storytelling with dancefloor vitality.
First released in its original form, Delilah captured listeners with Ayox’s heartfelt vocals, deeply rooted in spiritual reflection, and its seamless fusion of Fuji, Guji, and Afrobeats influences.
The remix bridges Nigerian soul and German electronic innovation, blending Ayox’s emotive storytelling with VØGUE’s dynamic, global production style.
The result is a vibrant cultural dialogue between Lagos and Berlin: soulful African rhythm meets the refined production of Europe’s electronic music scene.
Born Ayomide Bakare Iyanuoluwa, Ayox’s sound blends Afrobeats with Fuji, Guji, and traditional Yoruba influences.
While VØGUE began DJing at the age of 16 and has since become a rising force in Germany’s electronic music scene.
He has performed alongside major artists such as Drake, Major Lazer, The Weeknd, and N.E.R.D. As part of Summer Cem’s Scorpion Gang, he has collaborated with prominent producers including Luciano, Murda, and Ezhel.
Recently, his own Afro-House releases have gained strong support from the Keinemusik collective and globally renowned DJ Black Coffee, further establishing his position in the international electronic music community.
Berlin-based DJ, producer and vocalist Fritz Kalkbrenner returns with his new single “Save Me” a warm, melodic afro infused house track driven by rolling groove, soulful female vocals and his signature emotional depth.
Berlin artist Jiggler has a new EP called Night Shades, released in September as Summer was slowly but surely coming to an end in the Western Hemisphere and the nights were getting longer again.
Jiggler is one half of former Bar 25 favourite Channel X.
The first track, “Night Shades”, which shares its name with the EP, captivates with its driving groove and wonderfully dreamy yet uplifting lead synth.
With the second original, “Voyager”, the journey through the night continues seamlessly, albeit in a more rousing and darker way. Jiggler is supported by a total of three artists with their own interpretations of the originals: Richard Elcox, the Scottish Berliner by choice, who was already playing around with his brother’s Korg MS-20 at the age of 11 and the well-known Matija and Contenance here in Zurich. The former has been part of the local scene for over three decades, the latter is well on his way to emulating Matija.
Stream Night Shades (Trust Your Emotions Remix)” by Jiggler Featuring Matija & Richard Elcox on Spotify
