OFFICIAL AFTERMOVIES

BUDX and Mixmag return to JHB for another series of The Lab Johannesburg – featuring the best homegrown South African stars and hype international guests. One half of world-conquering duo Black Motion, Murdah Bongz aka Mörda is proving equally impactful as a solo artist. The Lab Johannesburg is powered by Void Acoustics: http://voidacoustics.com

BUDX and Mixmag return to JHB for another series of The Lab Johannesburg – featuring the best homegrown South African stars and hype international guests. Going head to head in the Lab Johannesburg we have SA artists Caiiro - a DJ, producer, and remix guru - alongside self-taught producer and Black Coffee protégé Enoo Napa. Mpumalanga’s Caiiro takes influence from his travels around the globe leaving him with a taste for sub-Saharan sounds, Afro-house, and deep, techy productions. His latest production efforts have seen him release the 22-track record ‘Pyramids’. Enoo Napa - otherwise known as Siphiwe Mkhize - took up production in 2013 where he formed an ear for dark, synth-led Afro-tech, later catching the eye of Black Coffee. The producer went on to work with the heavyweight creating earworms and going back to back alongside fellow South African stars.

BUDX and Mixmag return to JHB for another series of The Lab Johannesburg – featuring the best homegrown South African stars and hype international guests. NEXT UP: Abby Nurock Marking her 20th year as a turntablist, Abby Nurock shook The Lab Johannesburg performing a strictly vinyl-only set. With an eclectic taste for electronic groovers and a stacked vinyl collection boasting two decades worth of crate digging, Abby Nurock’s versatility as a DJ and selector proves true in both her wide-ranging mixes and crowd-pleasing on-stage sets, both of which have earned her a regular spot on South Africa’s 5FM, and major gigs alongside some of the hottest names in dance music.

BUDX and Mixmag return to JHB for another series of The Lab Johannesburg – featuring the best homegrown South African stars and hype international guests. Enjoy this? Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/c/Mixmag/?sub_confirmation=1 🙏 Next up: SUN-EL MUSICIAN The South African star is known for his fusion of afro-house and electronic, seamlessly blending sounds from these vast genres with elements of alternative pop and soul. He rose to international fame after his debut album 'Africa To The World' was certified gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). For his hit track 'Akanamali' with Samthing Soweto, Into Ingawe with Ami Faku, and his 'Africa to the World' album, Sun-EL Musician has also been nominated for and won multiple SAMAs (South African Music Awards). With a whopping 31 tracks, Sun-EL Musician's second album was released in December 2020. The album enjoyed considerable streaming success not just in South Africa but also internationally, receiving top ratings on all DSP and radio charts. He is now also widely known for the work he puts in at his own label, El-World Music. El-World Music has a knack for seeking the best talent and harnessing new sounds. Throughout his career he has also worked with Black Coffee, Msaki, Simmy, Ami Faku and more. As a DJ, Sun-EL Musician knows how to get a party started and set the mood right for any music fan.

BUDX and Mixmag return to JHB for another series of The Lab Johannesburg – featuring the best homegrown South African stars and hype international guests. Next up: FOCALISTIC Eclectic artist Focalistic blends amapiano and hip hop seamlessly to have his own personal twist. The musician from Garankuwa, South Africa, has already made his mark in the underground music world due to his array of influences and his expansive style. In the words of the 25-year-old, it is best described as "Pina Tsa Ko Kasi," which loosely translates to "township songs." Having collaborated with the likes of DJ Maphorisa, Diamond Platnumz, Vigro Deep, and creating an EP with Davido, Focalistic has cemented that he is a name in the game that shouldn't be forgotten. Some of his hit songs that he has made or been featured in include 'Gupta', 'Ke Star', 'Champion Sound' and 'Iyo'.

BUDX and Mixmag return to JHB for another series of The Lab Johannesburg – featuring the best homegrown South African stars and hype international guests. Next up: Heavy K Mkhululi Siqula - better known as Heavy-K or the ‘drum boss’, as referred to by fans - steps up to the decks next week in The Lab Johannesburg. Born in South Africa’s Eastern Cape and influenced by the pioneering musicians around him, Heavy-K moved to Johannesburg at just 21 to pursue a career in production. Siqula has spent the past decade finding his niche and now specialises in blends of Afro house, amapiano, and percussive tracks that first landed him the title of ‘drum boss’ all those years ago. The Lab Johannesburg is powered by Void Acoustics: http://voidacoustics.com

BUDX and Mixmag return to JHB for another series of The Lab Johannesburg – featuring the best homegrown South African stars and hype international guests. Love this? Please subscribe for more https://www.youtube.com/c/Mixmag/?sub_confirmation=1 ❤️ Next up: DESIREE South African superstar in the making, Desiree makes her debut appearance in The Lab Johannesburg next week after a soaring year in her career. Having made guest appearances on BBC Radio 1’s Soundsystem, Keinemusik Radio Show and Groove Podcast, Desiree’s Afrocentric tastemaking sensibilities have traversed far and wide. The Joburg-born DJ and producer continues to push her tastes in synth-laden techno and house music and has flourished in the past year sharing stages with the likes of Hone Dijon, Black Coffee, and Mano Le Tough. Fresh off the back of her first-ever European tour, Desiree’s debut EP is looking set for release in the very near future. The Lab Johannesburg is powered by Void Acoustics: http://voidacoustics.com

BUDX and Mixmag return to JHB for another series of The Lab Johannesburg – featuring the best homegrown South African stars and hype international guests. Next up: JAMIIE JAMIIE is a German/Nigerian DJ and producer based in Berlin. She sees herself as a selector who loves to bring music to the people, using it as a cross-cultural language. JAMIIE's musical taste and choice of sound is influenced by her African roots, closely intertwined with her early experiences with House & Techno. Her sophisticated and beautifully crafted DJ sets are defined by vast electronic sounds. The emotionally charged atmosphere, the alternating deep, melodic and synthesizer-kissed components are in a constant synergy with uplifting and tribal elements colored by a rhythmic, percussive and spiritual energy. When playing, her infectious smile, cheerfulness and inexhaustible presence behind the decks electrifies the crowd in no time, enflaming dance floors worldwide. The spark and power of her versatile sets, her Watergate residency and her role in the RISE collective make her an internationally demanded artist, having her play on renowned festivals and clubs across Europe, Africa and South America The Lab Johannesburg is powered by Void Acoustics: http://voidacoustics.com/