Three South African Adaptations that (Re)Worked Well

by Mayuyuka

We all have that nagging feeling... when we know we've heard a song before whilst we hear a new adaptation of it. There's actually loads... and due to some pretty epic sampling we've got a list of three South African tracks that utilised samples brilliantly! Hopefully this will save you having to Shazam a thousand times before finally putting your finger on some these original tracks!

The feeling of vagueness caused by knowing (but not being sure of) some sampled tracks is a taunting experience... sometimes without much resolution. Maybe this list will ease some of that curiosity though! First off is Sean Pages with the Blind Remix featuring DJ Dimplez, L-Tido, Towdeemac, Kid X and Kwesta. This song is a take on a house track released in the late 90's, even before the phrase turn up was mainstream. Check both it out, and the source of inspiration below:

SEAN PAGES FT DJ DIMPLEZ L-TIDO, TOWDEEMAC, KID X & KWESTA

SHENA- LET THE BEAT HIT 'EM

Next up we have Vetkuk & Mahoota featuring Dr Malinga... this song had a monster run. It was a mainstay on nights out, and for good reason; it's relatable (the hangover) and re-energises both the party you might be at, and a classic late 80s cut by Monwa and Sun. Check 'em both out below:

VETKUK VS MAHOOTA FT DR MALINGA- VIA ORLANDO

MONWA AND SUN- VIA ORLANDO

Lastly, Killer-A provides us with his twist on a kwaito classic by sampling the refrain on TKZee's Dlala Mapantsula. He makes it his own with a smooth joint that leaves you wanting more. See both the result of this and the original track below:

KILLER-A SIYAY'SHOVA

TKZee DLALA MAPANTSULA

That's our recap... let us know if you have any nostalgic tracks to share with us in the comments below.

L-Tido – Oh No (Official Video)

by Phil Chard

L-Tido

L-Tido now also known as 16V, just dropped the video for his trap joint Oh No featuring Durban’s WTF (Witness The Funk) whose high pitched auto tuned vocals are laced on the chorus and a high energy second verse sandwiched in between Tido’s verses

In the Kyle White directed video Tido delivers a set of aesthetically pleasing yet highly predictable set of visuals.

Beautiful light skinned women

Expensive vehicle driving aimlessly in the desert

Party scene with obligatory sponsored placement of an alcohol brand

Slow motion cutaways

Sean Pages cameo

L-Tido – Oh No featuring WTF