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Out Here Records presents

Ayobaness! The Sound of South African House

'Ayobaness - The Sound of South African House EP' is a 4-track introduction to the vibrant urban club culture that rules the dance floors ofSouth Africa now out on Itunes and on other digital download platforms. It will be followed by a full length compilation (due end of April/ early May), to give you the full experience of South Africa’s house craze.

Ayoba is a catch phrase born in the townships of Johannesburg which is used to express excitement. Right now South Africa is excited: in June and July millions of football fans worldwide will be turning their eyes on the rainbow nation for the 2010 World Cup. This could also be the time for the probably most crazy house culture in the world to shine.

The EP starts off with 'Ayobaness' by Pastor Mbhobho, a crazy priest sporting a huge afro and wearing lots of bling bling. “His royal Ayobaness” or “The president of youth culture” as he puts it, he is a bit like South Africa’s very own version of Ali G. Pastor Mbhobho is followed by DJ Mujava’s 'Mugwanti', another smash hit from the suburbs of Pretoria. ‘Just in Time’ by Aero Manyelo from Midrand Johannesburg is a track with a bass that pumps the speakers of any township Shisanyama (a barbecue). Another hidden gem is DJ Steavy from Nelspruit whose 'Ungazocala' offers a mix of ghetto and disco sounds:

100% pure Ayobaness!!

4-track EP:

1. Pastor Mbhobho - 'Ayobaness'

2. DJ Mujava - 'Mugwanti/ Sgwejegweje`

3. Aero Manyelo - 'Just In Time'

4. DJ Steavy - 'Ungazocala'

(Thanks to George from Out Here Records)

and here is a gift from our Bavarian friends Schlachthofbronx

DJ Mujava - Mugwanti / Sgwejegweje Schlachthofbronx RMX by OuthereRecords

DJ Mujava - Mugwanti/ Sgwejegweje (Schlachthofbronx Remix)

You can download the EP here...