After more than three decades behind the decks, ROBY EFFE, a 49-year-old DJ from Rovigo, Italy, steps into music production with “Euphoric Surrender” — a track that blends the elegance of deep house with the freshness of modern commercial sounds.
“I’ve always believed music could bring people together. With Euphoric Surrender, I wanted to capture that feeling when the sound takes you away and nothing else matters.”
With this track, ROBY EFFE hopes to channel over 30 years of experience as a club DJ into a sound that’s both authentic and current — a reflection of his deep connection with the dancefloor and its people.
American DJ Nerikomi has released his new single “Buru” a emotional Afro House track built around authentic East African vocal samples, organic percussion, and warm Rhodes chords recorded live.
The track which features American band Journey of theSoul, flows with atmospheric textures and expressive melodies, balancing light melancholy and inner peace.
Nerikomi’s music is inspired by Keinemusik, Maz, Antdot, Moblack, Samm, and Anja,
The track now gains a fresh sonic identity, blending Afro House and Deep Pop elements that bring both emotion and energy to a generation connected to the dance floor and streaming culture.
With refined production and an elegant electronic atmosphere, the remix preserves the nostalgic essence of the original while transporting the listener into a modern and cinematic soundscape.
“I wanted to recreate a feeling of time and emotion, but with dancefloor energy. ‘Time After Time’ is about connection and constancy — themes that never fade,” says SidekoDJ.
Written and produced by Marwan Bardawil, “Deep Beirut” features Joya on vocals and Marcel Ghrayeb on the Santur, with Marwan on guitar and background vocals.
The music combines an afrohouse music style with the oriental Santur instrument and arabic vocals to create a distinctive sound and feel while the lyrics combine English and Arabic and begin to describe the unique depth and complexity of Beirut.
“Where Are You” brings together three generations and three artistic visions in a single beat, marking the culmination of mutual admiration spanning decades. Danni Gato, the leading name in Cape Verdean House Music, meets his lifelong idols: Nelson Freitas and Djodje, two Cape Verdean legends who have shaped not only his career but an entire generation of Lusophone artists.
“Having Nelson and Djodje on this track is a childhood dream come true. They were the voices that accompanied me when I began to understand what I wanted to do with music. Now, producing for them feels like closing a circle,” says Danni Gato.
The track represents the natural evolution of Afro House in a more electronic and international direction.
It is the sound of three artists at the peak of their creative powers, united by mutual respect that resonates in every beat, melody, and verse.
But “Where Are You” goes beyond music.
“Danni represents everything that’s best about the new generation. Seeing how he honors our roots while creating something completely new is inspiring. This track proves that our culture is in good hands,” emphasizes Nelson Freitas.
“This collaboration represents everything we are: a musical family without borders. Danni brought a fresh energy to our voices, and we brought the soul he always sought. ‘Where Are You’ is Cape Verde in 2025,” adds Djodje.
The track’s production team represents the best of the scene: Danni Gato and Rizzo on production, with Pedro Serraninho on mix and master—the most respected names in today’s music landscape.
The music video, directed by Eva Mina and featuring actor Igor Regalla, takes a bold conceptual approach: the artists themselves do not appear in the video. Instead, the piece critiques contemporary screen-dependent society, creating a powerful contrast between the humanity of music and the digital coldness of our times.
ABOUT DANNI GATO:
DJ and producer Gato, was born in Faro with Cape Verdean roots, he transformed the soulful rhythms of morna and coladeira into a universal electronic language.
His distinctive Afro House sound has taken him to prestigious stages worldwide, from Ibiza to Dubai, Bali to New York, and Boston to Paris.
In Portugal, he has earned multiple gold and platinum records, sold out the Pavilhão Carlos Lopes in Lisbon twice, and performed at the country’s largest festivals, including Rock In Rio Lisboa, Brunch Electronik, and MEO Sudoeste. Tracks like “Xaguada”, “Gratitude”, “Hulk”, “Pedrinha”, “Oskey”, and “Num Tás a Ver” are staples in the playlists of the world’s top DJs, consolidating him as Portugal’s ambassador for global Afro House.
ABOUT NELSON FREITAS:
With over 25 years of career, Nelson Freitas is a Lusophone music legend. Born in the Netherlands to Cape Verdean parents, he has always been the bridge between tradition and modernity, between Cape Verde and its global diaspora. From the pioneering days with Quatro Plus to solo hits like “Rebound Chick” and the recent “Black Butterfly” (2024), Nelson continues to define Ghetto-Zouk and contemporary Lusophone music.
ABOUT DJODJE:
Djodje is the voice of a generation raised between tradition and revolution. Born into a musical family in Praia, Cape Verde, he is the son of Israel ‘Toto’ Silva, guitarist of the legendary band Os Tubarões. Transforming the morna legacy into a global language of Afropop and Kizomba, Djodje remains one of the most celebrated voices in Lusophone music, recognized by the BBC and boasting a fan base across four continents
Stream “Where Are You” by Danni Gato, Nelson Freitas and Djodje
Plínio Abrantes’ work blends Afrohouse and Tropical/Melodic House elements into immersive and emotional soundscapes.
His productions are marked by storytelling, combining electronic textures with organic sounds, Brazilian percussion and cultural influences.
“Teach Me Brother” marks an important step in Plínio’s journey, being his first Afrohouse track after a series of Tropical House releases.
The track brings together spiritual Igbo vocals (a native language of Nigeria) and Brazilian percussive grooves, delivering a unique blend of African and Brazilian roots within an electronic structure.
The song carries a universal message of empathy and unity: instead of asking for help in the form of gifts or charity, the lyrics ask to be taught — to fish, to grow, to learn — as a way to walk side by side.
“Siyakuphi” the first song on the EP is a haunting question in Lalla’s native tongue (Zoulou) : Where are we going? A raw reflection on a youth lost to addiction and silence — the echo of a world adrift, searching for direction, meaning, and a way back home.
Stream the Echoes of Us EP by Motsek, Lalla Martin and Julien Mercier
Kings X Priests, the Afro Praise project founded by Dr. Chad Marthinussen, is making its mark in the industry by fusing amapiano, Afro house, and Afrobeats with gospel-driven lyrics.
“Holy Name” their new single is a blend of gospel, Amapiano, and Afro House.
A genre described as Afro Praise by founder and creator Dr. Chad Marthinussen
“I couldn’t find Christian music in the genres I love — so I created my own. My prayer is that this sound will awaken joy and love for God in people everywhere.”
