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Keinemusik-supported Alex Wann joins Shimza for this rousing single, coming off the back of their momentous back-to-back set at Miami Music Week
Afro house hitmaker, Alex Wann, links up with a key player in South Africa’s burgeoning dance music scene, Shimza, for ‘Skill Of Love’, releasing this Friday, April 18th.
Dropped during their iconic B2B set at Miami Music Week and to a receptive crowd at the Pyramids Of Giza recently (skip to 16:48 here), Alex Wann and Shimza’s ‘Skill Of Love’ weaves boundless layers of emotion and tension into their infectious afrotech sound. There’s a suspenseful, spacious atmosphere where an airy vocal refrain loops hypnotically while bright signature piano chords inject a sense of uplift and hope. Underneath, a subtly whirring bassline creeps in, adding a sinister edge that keeps you locked in and drives the track forward.
Alex Wann has gone from breakout talent to serious contender. His debut single ‘Milkshake’ became one of summer 2023’s most in-demand tracks, championed by the likes of Keinemusik, Diplo, Pete Tong, Carlita, and more. In 2024, he’s continued to cement his reputation with a standout US debut (Teksupport, Factory Town) and high-profile appearances at Cercle, Panorama, Moga, and Brunch Electronik, including a massive back-to-back set with Pete Tong at Dalt Vila for IMS. Upcoming dates include performances at Tomorrowland Belgium, Pacha Ibiza, Lollapalooza Paris, So Track Boa Brazil, Mysteryland Amsterdam, CRSSD San Diego + many more.
Alex has been soundtracking his rise with heavyweight releases, including acclaimed remixes for Adriatique & Eynka on Cercle Records, Route 94’s iconic ‘My Love’, and ‘Heartless’ by WhoMadeWho & Kölsch. His recent collaboration ‘Set Me Free’ with Aaron Hibell has also made waves in the electronic scene, earning support from industry heavyweights like Adriatique and RÜFÜS DU SOL, and receiving a standout remix by CamelPhat.
Meanwhile, Shimza continues to lead South Africa’s afrohouse and afrotech charge on the global stage. The Tembisa-born talent collaborated with Elderbrook on the album Another Touch, and has worked with Aloe Blacc, CamelPhat (‘Embers’ ft. Julia Church), WhoMadeWho and house pioneer Louie Vega. His ‘Karma Karma’ radio show, launched earlier this year, now pulls in over one million weekly listeners. Shimza also made his Boiler Room debut last year (watch here).
Shimza’s renowned label and event brand Kunye has taken over dancefloors from Zimbabwe and Kenya to London and Ibiza. Last November, Shimza went B2B with Black Coffee at a Kunye event in Johannesburg (clip here). On June 7th, Kunye returns to the UK capital, as they take over a stage at London’s ‘High Lights: Enter The Realm’ festival in Barking Park, inviting Henrick Shwarz (live), Kitty Amor, Awen, Darque and Stoffela (tickets here).
‘Skill Of Love’, the much-anticipated new single from Alex Wann and Shimza, drops on Friday, April 18th via Helix Records.
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