Breaking through from South Africa into the global Afro House arena, aspiring young talent Shredder SA debuts on MoBlack Records with “Back To My Roots” complemented with a remix by Dutch producer Chaleee. Finding inspiration no further, but deep into his patrimony, Timothy Shithlangu marries rich African elements, tribal instrumentals and ethnic vocals with subtle electronic edge. The original mix starts off with an alluring rhythm, ushered by harmonic native chatter, pulling through with orbicular resonance, celestial strings and a certain euphoric airiness. Shredder SA sheds unpretentious grace and we feel that instinctive oneness with his own music, to the gut.
Carousing the mundane with warm claps and an inquisitive melody, Chaleee’s take on “Back To My Roots’ teems with texture. projecting a vibrant palette, and oscillating buoyantly through its moist build-up. Percussion savvy with synthetic mystique, this 8:08 minute remix is a mind massage felt down to the roots, a session of profound sensory unwinding.

Words by Marie J Floro