Freshly launched Afro House song, SAVE ME is a prescription for music enthusiasts that want something authentic and inspirational. SAVE ME, produced by DJ Shades, intimately touches on issues that affect everyone at some point in their lives.
DJ Shades, real name Avela Qenge, is a 25-year-old is a talented and versatile South African DJ and Music Producer who’s making waves locally and internationally. Hailing from Alice, a small town in the Eastern Cape, he began his musical journey at the age of 12. Shades started out with Hip Hop music and later ventured into other genres. He eventually found his passion and fell in love with Dance and House music.
He speaks on the themes that his latest song explores: “SAVE ME explores some of these issues around relationships, whether it’s emotional or platonic connections”, says Shades who drew inspiration from his personal experiences.
SAVE ME is a fusion of different elements taken from various genres of house music aptly for the Dance and House Music fans. “SAVE ME started from the warm keys on the pad that gives off a welcoming and intimate feeling. The drums add depth to the lower end of the song. The rhythm of the base stands out from the other instruments, hence the vibrant and catchy baseline. The many percussions and hats give the song a bright Afro Feel.”
The piano and other melodic instruments of SAVE ME enhance the melody and vocals of the song. The Marimba forms part of the song, which Shades describes as his “signature” element.
DJ Shades will be kicking off his Shades of Summer Tour in January 2018 in South Africa, and will tour Dubai, Amsterdam, New York, Miami and Washington DC later in the year. Follow him on social media @onlyshadesdj and hashtag #shadesofsummer #onlyshadesdj #saveme
Stream and download the song below!
