This is a fresh new sub-label to the Deep House legend that is:Peng Records, Peng Africa was created by Andy Compton and Mthulisi Patrick, to be a platform for the best underground Deep House music in South Africa. Constantly searching for the most fresh and creative talent, this first E.P is just a taste of the quality that is to come.

Peng Africa 001 gets things started with the talented Gordheaven’s “Khuzeka”, a pure slice of African deepness!

Featuring amazing vocals by Morobi and showcasing incredible mixes by The Rurals, DJ Harris and Francesco Chiocci, each painting their own unique picture but at the same time in keeping the deep, heavy, African soul vibe that Gordheaven creates.

This is just the beginning! Stay tuned to Peng Africa for upcoming deeper than deep releases, hotter than the African sun!

Credits

Written and produced by Gordheaven Netshikweta
written by Consolate Zwane
vocal by Morobi aka Tumelo Mosopa

Rurals Mix
Additional remix production by The Rurals
Bass played by Jeff Bass, Rhodes played by Andy Barton, All other instruments played by Andy Compton

Dj Harris Remix
Additional remix production by Harris Mogale

Francesco Chiocci Roots Mix
Additional remix production by by Francesco Chiocci

Published by Peng Music 2011

all music by Francesco Chiocci
Music published by Peng Music

Copyright featuring Shovell Kalinda (Main Mix)
Written by Sam Holt, Gavin Mills & Shovell
Produced by Gavin ‘Face’ Mills & Sam Holt for Copyright Productions
Vocals by Shovell
All Music by Gavin ‘Face’ Mills
Published by Defected Music
P&C 2011 Copyright Recordings

The chunky mid tempo backing track to “Break My Heart” cheekily recreates the squelchy keyboard riff from the Wham classic “Everything She Wants”, which obviously gives some instant familiarity but “Break…” adds a completely new song featuring Choklate’s delightful vocal harmonies. The Extended Mix keeps the soulful vibe fully in tact while the Special Dubbb makes use of a heavyweight bassline and other key riffs for version that builds and drops beautifully to end with a vocal climax.

For a more instantly playable peak time dance floor version head for the Kola Kube NY House Mix. A trendy proto house drum groove complete with echoing handclaps sits beneath classic boogie synths and an ultra catchy bassline. That Wham riff is teased in and when it finally drops it drops its quite a moment – and likely to get the odd hand in the air this summer. Think of an unreleased Shep Pettibone dub of Wham or even Tensnake and you get the idea.

Last up are hot Berlin based production duo Session Victim. The guys are on a roll with releases like their excellent Million Dollar Feeling on Delusions of Grandeur last year. For their mix the musical direction is pure underground house with warm chords and Detroit style bass. Sure to appeal to fans of the more musical end of deep house.

DJ Reactions:
Dimitri From Paris – Nice work around a timeless classic
Jimpster – Session Victim Mix is killer! Will be playing this one a lot.
Mousse T – Dope
Q Burns Abstract Message – Nice release! Session Victim Remix is the one for me. Special Dubbb is really cool.
Rocky – Session Victim mix all the way for me.
Roberto Rodriguez – Great summer pack! Will be spinning this while having multiple mojitos by the pool!
Yam Who? – Love it. Great summer record with quality vocal production
Rob Mello – One of my favourite Wham numbers. Great job
Mario Cotto – Fun summer jammer
Graham Sahara – Session victim remix for me thanks, cool track
Jonathan Moore – Session Victim provide the goods for me on this package with their late night deep n’ sleaazy rework.
Steve Mac – Nice house music
Sean McCabe – The Session Victim mix is FIRE!
Robert Owens – Great track
Dj Diciple – Nice!
Cosmic Boogie – Good release…Session Victim for me.
Moodymanc – Love the Session Victim mix thanks
Craig Smith – Like all the mixes but will probably get the most play out of the Session Victim remix.
Chris Duckenfield – Can’t beat a bit of vintage Wham, albeit through a 21st century deep house jam jar. SeshVic for me
Fred Everything – Nice! Summer vibes all over
Shane Johnson – The Session Victim remix is superb. Great groove, melody and atmosphere.
Milton Jackson – Yas sehr gut, Session Victim for me. Very nice indeed
Jon Cutler – Great Music!
Sarah Favouritizm – LOOOOOVE IT!!!!
iDJ Mag – Quality as ever from Z…
Graeme Park – Oh Lordy, Lordy, Lord! That’s all I can say. Over and over and over. Praise the Lord!
Darren Holland – Smooth silk stuff
Harri Sub Club – Kola Kube mix for me
Groove Assassin – This is the FUNK! ! Love it …esp Wham esque vibes..badness ! Session victim mix is HEAVY !
Craig Bartlett – Amazing release love it
Shur-i-kan – Tune!
Gareth Sommerville – Kola Kube NY house mix is worth four stars
Fitzroy Da Buzzboy – Nice variation of mixes with the retro 80’s electro influence
Oli Lazarus – Choklate & Dave. Very dope shit!!
Ricky Morrison – Great sound! Loving the ole skoool vibes on this!
John Jones – Absolutely love this. Big nod to one of my favourite tracks ever!