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  • The Next Movement blends Afrobeats, jazz-funk and soul on “Mojo”

    The Next Movement blends Afrobeats, jazz-funk and soul on “Mojo”

    Swiss trio The Next Movement has released “Mojo,” a track that combines Afrobeats, jazz-funk, funk and soul, with additional horns from the SoulVision Allstars.

    The song is built around the recurring line “I got my mojo back,” reflecting on regaining confidence after a period of uncertainty and self-doubt. J.J. Flueck handles lead vocals alongside drums and samples, with Pascal Kaeser on bass and synth and Sam Siegenthaler on guitar and backing vocals.

    The SoulVision Allstars horn section features René Mosele, Fabienne Hoerni and Dave Feusi, with Mosele also arranging the horn parts. The track was released on August 14, 2026.

    “Mojo” is available on streaming platforms.

  • De’Max Releases Amapiano Single “Push It”

    De’Max Releases Amapiano Single “Push It”

    South African Soul Amapiano artist and producer De’Max has released a new single titled “Push It”, a track that combines deep Amapiano log drums, Afrobeats-inspired rhythms, and vocal delivery focused on motivation and persistence.

    The song is built around a simple message: stop waiting for the right moment and act. Across its verses and hook, De’Max uses direct lines such as “Nothing moves if you don’t” and “Push it when it’s heavy, push it when it’s hard” to reinforce the theme of forward movement and self-drive.

    Positioned between club energy and reflective songwriting, “Push It” aims to work both as a dancefloor track and a motivational record. It leans on Amapiano’s percussive foundation while layering emotional vocals that speak to hesitation, fear of failure, and delayed ambition.

    Speaking about the release, De’Max shared:

    “I made ‘Push It’ for every person sitting on a dream, waiting for a sign. The sign is the song. Move.”

    De’Max is based in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga and describes his sound as “Soul Amapiano” a style that blends Amapiano’s log drum-driven production with Afrobeats influences and melodic elements.

    “Push It” by De’Max is out now on all streaming platforms.