South African Afro-Tech master Shimza returns to his KUNYE imprint with a new single ‘Fight To Love’ Ft. Maleh. Accompanied by two official remixes from house royalty Louie Vega and South African Afro-Futurist Floyd Lavine.
South African singer/songwriter Maleh found inspiration to write ‘Fight To Love’ following the separation of families in lockdown. Speaking about the release, she explained, “despite the distance, the heart fights to preserve the memories, keep the fire and passion of true love burning within. It’s a song of hope that this moment will pass and soon the embrace of love, which calls out into the horizon, will find itself home one day. Nothing can put out the fires of true love.”
7 x Grammy Nominated producer Louie Vega is the first artist to add his unique New York house groove to ‘Fight To Love’ and invites listeners into a laidback sonic environment. Boasting one of the scene’s most illustrious careers, spanning over 20 years, Louie continues to build on his accolades, including a Grammy nomination in 2020 for his remix of ‘Praying For You’ by Jasper Street Co. Relaunching his iconic Masters At Work Records with Kenny Dope this year, the duo made their newly remastered catalogue digitally available for the first time, and released their first single in over 20 years, ‘Mattel’. His magnetic relationship with South Africa lays the perfect foundation for this collaboration, as he champions local talent, while delivering yet another timeless production to the globe.
In the second and final remix, South African, Berlin-based producer Floyd Lavine fuses industrial tones and heavy percussion to create a brooding rendition. 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”. Merging those flavours with European sensibilities, Floyd’s sophisticated sound has led him to release on an impressive list of imprints, including Get Physical Records, Watergate Records, Upon You Records, as well as his own RISE Music. Collaborating with revered producers including Kerri Chandler, Rodriguez Jr and Pablo Fierro, to name a few, Floyd’s impact can be felt far and wide, as he continues to travel on a sharp upward trajectory.
Shimza is globally recognised as one of South Africa’s most celebrated musical exports, breaking out onto the world’s electronic circuit with his self-styled Afro-Tech sound. Chartering releases via some of the scene’s most authoritative labels, such as Luciano’s Cadenza and Hot Since 82’s Knee Deep In Sound, his uniquely rhythmic strain of underground music has set him on a guaranteed path to success. Admired for his charitable efforts and initiatives across South Africa, Shimza is also dedicated to promoting the local music scene through his KUNYE imprint. Providing a platform that connects both South Africa’s established and unsung stars to international artists, peers and audiences alike, KUNYE’s mission is to shine a light on the country’s intrinsic talent and cement their place on the world stage.
Tracklist:
- Shimza Feat. Maleh – Fight To Love (Original)
- Shimza Feat. Maleh – Fight To Love (Louie Vega Expansions NYC Edit)
- Shimza Feat. Maleh – Fight To Love (Floyd Lavine Remix)
- Shimza Feat. Maleh – Fight To Love (Louie Vega Remix)
- Shimza Feat. Maleh – Fight To Love (Louie Vega Instrumental Remix)
- Shimza Feat. Maleh – Fight To Love (Radio Edit)
Louie Vega ‘Fight To Love’ remix and the full release is out now via KUNYE.
