Siyabonga Skhondo, the Balfour-born producer, has been "groovy since 90 sumthin’". With his recent label launch, Be Blak Records , and the massive success of House Archives, Vol. 1 , C-Blak is currently one of the most emotionally driven voices in African electronic music. Why "Somnyama" is Essential Listening
To understand the weight of this track, you have to look at the architects behind it. Dark Horse & C-Blak – So Deep
In an era where house music can sometimes feel recycled, Dark Horse and C-Blak remind us why the "deep" in deep house matters. By grounding their electronic production in live instrumental textures and real-world emotion, they've created a track that feels both timeless and timely. Why "Somnyama" is Essential Listening To understand the
Featured as the fifth track on the SOMNYAMA album, the song is a masterclass in atmosphere. It perfectly blends Dark Horse's church-influenced keys with C-Blak’s signature "kasi" (township) feel. Featured as the fifth track on the SOMNYAMA
Siyabonga Skhondo, the Balfour-born producer, has been "groovy since 90 sumthin’". With his recent label launch, Be Blak Records , and the massive success of House Archives, Vol. 1 , C-Blak is currently one of the most emotionally driven voices in African electronic music. Why "Somnyama" is Essential Listening
To understand the weight of this track, you have to look at the architects behind it.
In an era where house music can sometimes feel recycled, Dark Horse and C-Blak remind us why the "deep" in deep house matters. By grounding their electronic production in live instrumental textures and real-world emotion, they've created a track that feels both timeless and timely.
Featured as the fifth track on the SOMNYAMA album, the song is a masterclass in atmosphere. It perfectly blends Dark Horse's church-influenced keys with C-Blak’s signature "kasi" (township) feel.