Durban-born, amapiano leading light DBN Gogo picks up the tools for Crack Mix 589. Since bursting into the public consciousness in 2020 with her streams on South Africa’s Channel O Lockdown House Party, she has risen to become one of the genre’s most in-demand selectors. Her success – so intertwined with amapiano’s explosion in popularity around the world – has seen her platform the music and its artists on stages worldwide and on global airwaves. Most recently, along with Effected and Triple X Da Ghost, DBN Gogo has re-worked a Dennis Ferrer tech-house classic with Touched the Sky as part of a new Amapiano to Ibiza series, which points towards the South African scene as the latest leaders of house music’s ever-evolving continuum.
Her hour-long mix, full of tense, rhythmic hip-shuffling jams, showcases her futuristic and precise sound. Listen below.
Who: DBN Gogo.
What: Energetic, vibrant and infectious amapiano.
Where: Pretoria, South Africa.
When: This mix is built for a sunset performance, when the night is just beginning to come alive. The perfect setting would be an open-air venue, with a cool breeze in the air, surrounded by people who are ready to let go and immerse themselves in the rhythm. The day’s pulse transforms into the night’s heartbeat and you can feel the excitement building in the crowd. This is the moment where everyone lets go, loses themselves in the music, and dances under the stars like nothing else matters.
Why: Music is a powerful way to connect with people on a deep, emotional level. The energy and unity that music bring, especially in a live setting, are unmatched. It allows me to express myself, share my culture, and create moments that resonate with people long after the music stops. It’s about making people feel something real and unforgettable.
Crack Mix 589: DBN Gogo
Crack Mix 589: DBN Gogo
Durban-born, amapiano leading light DBN Gogo picks up the tools for Crack Mix 589. Since bursting into the public consciousness in 2020 with her streams on South Africa’s Channel O Lockdown House Party, she has risen to become one of the genre’s most in-demand selectors. Her success – so intertwined with amapiano’s explosion in popularity around the world – has seen her platform the music and its artists on stages worldwide and on global airwaves. Most recently, along with Effected and Triple X Da Ghost, DBN Gogo has re-worked a Dennis Ferrer tech-house classic with Touched the Sky as part of a new Amapiano to Ibiza series, which points towards the South African scene as the latest leaders of house music’s ever-evolving continuum.
Her hour-long mix, full of tense, rhythmic hip-shuffling jams, showcases her futuristic and precise sound. Listen below.
Who: DBN Gogo.
What: Energetic, vibrant and infectious amapiano.
Where: Pretoria, South Africa.
When: This mix is built for a sunset performance, when the night is just beginning to come alive. The perfect setting would be an open-air venue, with a cool breeze in the air, surrounded by people who are ready to let go and immerse themselves in the rhythm. The day’s pulse transforms into the night’s heartbeat and you can feel the excitement building in the crowd. This is the moment where everyone lets go, loses themselves in the music, and dances under the stars like nothing else matters.
Why: Music is a powerful way to connect with people on a deep, emotional level. The energy and unity that music bring, especially in a live setting, are unmatched. It allows me to express myself, share my culture, and create moments that resonate with people long after the music stops. It’s about making people feel something real and unforgettable.
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