Stay True Sounds Vol. 7: Kid Fonque Showcases SA’s Underground
Kid Fonque returns with the seventh installment of Stay True Sounds Vol. 7, a compilation that continues the label’s tradition of celebrating South Africa’s underground house music. With 13 tracks from 13 talented artists, the project shines as both a platform for rising producers and a reflection of the country’s ever-evolving electronic sound.
Tracklist:
- Tea White – Spacious Choir
- Radic The Myth – One Beat One Sound
- Exte C – Lonely Night
- beatsbyhand – Aphotic Zone
- Thabo Tonick – Nika
- Graham Deep – Rabbit’s Foot
- WAPO Jije – Tidal Waves
- Pando G – Analog Machines
- Freddy da Stupid – EarGasm
- Trust SA – The Universe
- Jas Artchild & Kotonova – Nebula
- Donald-Tek – Apsu
- Aizo Clutch – Purple Bounce
A Note from Kid Fonque
“It’s always a joy to showcase the music I love through Stay True Sounds. Today we drop our annual compilation – Stay True Sounds Vol. 7 – 13 tracks from 13 incredible artists across South Africa. A true reflection of the underground, where it’s music always first!”
Spotlight: Rabbit’s Foot by Graham Deep
One of the standout moments on the compilation is Graham Deep’s Rabbit’s Foot, a patient yet powerful deep house track that pulses with grit and atmosphere. Originally premiered on Stay True Sounds Episode 44 – Mixed by Kid Fonque, the track has been highly anticipated by fans and DJs alike. Hailing from Ilovu near Durban, Graham Deep blends South African rhythms with global electronic textures, cementing his place as a name to watch in the underground.
Spotlight: Nika by Thabo Tonick
Thabo Tonick’s Nika opens the compilation with a moody, atmospheric cut that builds with emotional weight and lands with heavy impact. Known for releases like Low Rider and the Seasons EP, Tonick has already caught the ear of tastemakers such as BBC Radio 1’s Benji B. With Nika, he continues to push boundaries, setting the tone for the compilation.
A Landmark Compilation
Since its inception, Stay True Sounds has grown into one of South Africa’s most important house music platforms, giving fresh talent the space to be heard while shaping the country’s underground identity. With Vol. 7, Kid Fonque reaffirms his commitment to the culture: music first, always.
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