Shimza releases 5 track EP, Fight To Love featuring Maleh as well as remixes from Floyd Lavine and Louie Vega

Afro-Tech titan, Shimza, returns to his KUNYE imprint with new EP Fight To Love featuring Maleh. The EP features two official remixes from house royalty Louie Vega and South African Afro-Futurist Floyd Lavine.

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Taking the original to a late-night dimension, producer Louie Vega is the first artist to add his expert touch to Fight To Love. He seamlessly introducing his inimitable New York house groove while keeping the original’s essence intact. Louies version invites listeners into a laidback sonic environment.

Stepping up for the second and final remix on the package is Floyd Lavine. The South African, Berlin-based producer fuses industrial tones and heavy percussion to create a brooding rendition on Fight To Love. With a deep-rooted passion for electronic music, Floyd’s sound encompasses African rhythms and grooves, which he describes as “essences of the African soul”.

Shimza is globally recognised as one of South Africa’s most celebrated musical exports. He broke out onto the world’s electronic circuit with his self-styled Afro-Tech sound. Shimza has chartered releases via some of the scene’s most authoritative labels. Working with the likes of Luciano’s Cadenza and Hot Since 82’s Knee Deep In Sound to name a few. From these collaborations it’s clear that his uniquely rhythmic strain of underground music has set him on a guaranteed path to success. Since then he has launched KUNYE , providing a platform that connects both South Africa’s established and unsung stars to international artists, peers and audiences alike. 

Stream and purchase Fight To Love on all major digital music stores.