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.

Yanick Afroman – A Dor De Um Pai

by Phil Chard

Angolan rapper Yannick Afroman just released the video for his latest track A Dor De Um Pai which roughly translates to “The Pain Of A Father”. The song speaks on the cultural ills affecting the people in his surroundings. In keeping with the song’s sombre lyrics the video features scenes from the lives of a troubled youth caught in a life of crime and the ills that await young girls online.

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