GOGO Music :: Shana – Uyangichomela

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Shana – Uyangichomela ::: GOGO 032

Ultra hot project from South Africa with mixes by Ralf GUM and DJ

Christos Original.

Out now on Traxsource and went straight into the TOP 10 sales!

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Vinyl upcoming 1st of December 2008.

GOGO Music is delighted to present ‘Uyangichomela’ by the South

African group SHANA. Simply Hot And Naturally African (SHANA) are

three guys who met while studying music in Durban and formed this

magnificent band in 1997. A shared passion for music led to an

instant understanding, even though they came from widely different

backgrounds. The combination has proved to be an excellent one.

Each musician brings his special talent to the group, which gives their

music both depth and subtle flavours. The various experiences they

bring to the equation create surprisingly well-developed harmonies

and complex sound fusions. But most importantly, SHANA’S music is

able cross all age groups as they’re determined to win over fans of

all kinds irrespective of age, creed or race. In addition to promoting

and performing their own albums, SHANA do their own song writing

and production. They’ve also co-produced albums for other artists

including South African Music Award (SAMA) 2005 Dance Album

Winner Lebo Mathosa.

Christos Katsaitis is a legendary deejay and one of the South Africa’s

most respected house producers. A veteran of over two decades, he

has consistently broached colour lines to deliver his feel-good

rhythms. As a deejay, Christos is associated with some of the most

seminal nightspots of his country. He also works with Vinny da Vinci,

with whom he released five excellent DJs At Work albums and in

1998 won the SAMA award for best dance album. He has been

nominated 8 years in a row for the SAMA awards – cutting edge

recordings that blissfully blend local motifs and solid international

house action. Christos played a pivotal role in defining the sound of

Kwaito and local Afro-house, as well, initially with collaborators like

DJ Static P, Tim White of House Afrika fame and Quentin Foster. With

honesty and open-mindedness that’s blind to cultural barriers he

earned himself a major role in the development of the South African

dance music by producing countless albums including the new one of

SHANA.

When GOGO Music’s main man Ralf GUM heard SHANA for the first

time on his South Africa tour in autumn 2008 he instantly was

hooked. Seduced by their sweet soulful vocal melodies and spiritual

lyrics, which are sung in their native language of Zulu, he had to get

‘Uyangichomela’ signed to GOGO Music for a worldwide single

release. Of course he couldn’t resist bringing his fantastic sensual

remix talent to the track. Back home Ralf easily delivered 3

outstanding reworks within shortest time. His ‘Classic Mix’ abounds

Soul and features passionate live-instrumentation played around the

emotional chord progression of keyboarder and composer Michael

‘Nivalito’ Ehnes, while Ralf’s detailed beats and percussion act a an

unstoppable booster to the tune. The Ralf GUM ‘Deep Mix’ is a

hypnotic explosion for mind and body and will cause ecstatic dance-

floors. His ‘Deep Dub’ minimizes the vocal and uses the pulsing

rhythm and chords of the ‘Deep Mix’ for a musical journey. Equipped

with Ralf GUM’s mixes SHANA are now ready to conquer the world

with their first release on GOGO Music, after they already managed

to get one of the most sought after groups in their homeland. And in

so doing, they have created music that is authentic enough to avoid

artifice, smart enough to grow with the people and trusting enough to

appeal to the public.

This sophomore GOGO Music release includes next to Ralf GUM’s

interpretations as well SHANA’s ‘Original Version’. While SHANA liked

Ralf GUM’s timeless reworks that much that they instantly put them

as bonus tracks on their freshly released album “Forever yours”,

which just has been released in South Africa on their own label. True

talents from different continents building a perfect symbiosis – and:

“True talent not only stands the test of time: it stands out in its own

time, rising above competition to connect with an audience and

establish its own original voice.” We invite you to enjoy with us the

pleasures of African modern sounds – be sure to check it out!

Tracklisting:

1 – Ralf GUM Classic Mix 7:44

2 – Ralf GUM Deep Mix 7:01

3 – DJ Christos 5 AM Mix 6.29

4 – Ralf GUM Deep Dub 7:01

5 – Ralf GUM Classic Instrumental 7:44

6 – Ralf GUM Classic Reprise 6:30

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