Loud! Just like a happy kid!" 'Bang Royales' In 2011, he released his album Elevation with the help of Kindnes Khupe, a Zimbabwean-born tribal mix DJ.
It's an exciting part of my life - it’s full of energy and sonic joy. I was independent with my creativity and opened up to a whole new world of liberated movements. He has worked with such artists as Thandiswa Mazwai, Moneoa, Salif Keita, Jimmy Dludlu and Soulstar. I made this record after a long journey of being a signed artiste. Born Culolethu Zulu, he is known for his trance-inducing deep house style on his albums Elevation and 2014 release Exodus, which earned him an Annual Metro FM Music award for Best Male artist. What a feeling! Lost souls are alive and present!" 'Aftermath' Culoe De Song, DJ Black Coffee, Black Motion, and DJ Shimza Live Boiler Room & Ballantines Stay True South Africa Watch DJ Black Coffee, Culoe De Song, Black Motion, DJ Shimza, Okmalumkoolkat + more live in session on Boiler Room TV. A heavy deep house engine to drive you through darkness humping over bumps of positivity. This record is the perfect gift for those who believe that there's a thin line between heaven & hell. On heels of that incredible response, Culoe has naturally packaged those four minimal gems into his fantastically atmospheric new EP for Watergate Records, entitled Aftermath.įollowing his inspiring set at Kilo Lounge last weekend, we caught up with the man himself to discuss the process and inspirations behind each track on his superb new release. Notably, fans were especially captivated by a number his unreleased productions included within. IV42 Culoe De Song - Stig Boardersman by Innervisions published on IV42 - Secret Weapons EP - Part 5 Release: 11.02.13 Vinyl record at MTN Shop - 25.02.13 Record store & digital release date worldwide Mastering by Bo Kondren at Calyx Design by Innervisions Produced by: 1. Culolethu Zulu, better known by his stage name Culoe De Song, is easily one of the biggest and most prominent names to have come out of South Africa's house music scene over the last decade or so.Īfter first breaking out as a feature on Black Coffee's '100 Zulu Warriors' and a standout Red Bull Music Academy alumni, Culoe's profile has risen rapidly thanks to critically-adored albums such as A Giant Leap, Elevation and Washa (just to name a few).Īdding to his long list of accolades, the acclaimed producer and DJ caused quite a stir late last year with an incredible mix for the legendary Watergate series.