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Black Coffee Wins Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album
South African producer Black Coffee won his first Grammy for his 2021 album, Subconsciously. The 12-track album was nominated under the dance/electronic album category at the GRAMMY Awardsâ 64th annual celebration. Subconsciously prevailed over other LPs like Major Lazer’s Music Is the Weapon (Reloaded) and Marshmello’s Shockwave.Â
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Black Coffee brought his eldest son, Esona, on stage to accept the award. He thanked “God for the gift of music” and the ability to “share it with the world” and “help people go through whatever they’re going through in life.” He also thanked French producer David Guetta for believing in him.Â
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2022 Sonus Festival Event Announcement
Sweeping beaches, a glistening ocean, and non-stop music from dusk till dawn â the perfect dream to start 2022 of with a kick. After much-anticipated, Sonus Festival returns with their sunny view, Croatia. Of course, what’s a coastal vacation without some amazing lineups? With more than 40 international artists such as Carl Cox, Black Coffee, Deborah de Luca, Anfisa Letyago, Denis Sulta, FJAAK DJ, William Djoko, and more to accompany, Sonus is setting its standards high for five days and nights (Aug 21-25) ; featuring the world-famous coastal clubs such as Aquarius, Kalypso, and Papaya that will all be in crisp open-air, alongside a meandering beach.
Lightning in a Bottle Releases Lineup for 2022 Return
Do LaB, the California-based production company, has announced the lineup for their boutique festival experience Lightning in a Bottle (LiB) for its return in 2022. Hailed as one of the premiere immersive music and arts festivals in North America, LiB will take place over five full days on Memorial Day Weekend, May 25 – 30, 2022 at Buena Vista Lake, California. Read more
Dancing Keeps You Young & Danny Tenaglia Has Plenty of Rhythm
New York is synonymous with a fast-paced rhythm of life, but Danny Tenagliaâs voice is anything but hurried. His thick New York accent seems to slow down time and makes you feel at ease. Humble in tone and demeanor, perhaps it’s all the dancing he’s done over the last 46 years of playing in front of crowds around the world that keeps him young. Danny Tenaglia sure does have plenty of rhythm and at 60 he admits he feels fresh as a daisy, well perhaps not in those words but you get the gist. “I feel like Iâm a 30-year-old guy again thatâs ready for the next gig,” says Tenaglia comments about his new home in New Jersey trading high rises for three acres of land. Tenaglia admits to âexperiencing things here Iâve never experienced before: groundhogs, coyotes, rattlesnakes, garden snakes. Iâm like âIâm never leaving the house,â he says with a laugh. Danny Tenaglia is embracing his newfound rhythm. He looks back on how paying dues has been an important part of his journey and how he’s been able to keep up with the demands of a touring lifestyle.
Damian Lazarus’ Day Zero Returns to Dos Osos, Tulum on Friday January 11th
One of the most anticipated year of the entire calendar year, Day Zero, returns to its magical home at Dos Ojos, Tulum on Friday 11th January 2019.
Celebrate Black History Month with These Iconic DJ’s
Note: Originally published in February of 2016 and republished in 2017, this article is being republished today in honor of the amazing never-ending list of iconic DJs that have graced our scene with their illustrious art and careers.
Since the beginning of time there have been countless individuals who helped shape the music landscape. In celebration of Black History Month, we took some time to honor some of the most iconic DJ’s of recent times:
*Artists are listed in alphabetical order
Black Coffee To Play Gig Atop Highest Waterfall In The World
Vic Falls Carnival is an African festival that takes place at the iconic Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
It is therefore fitting for South African DJ and producer Black Coffee to be performing there on New Year’s Eve, part of a diverse lineup that sees the festival return for a ninth edition stronger than ever. Other artists set to perform include Jason Le Roux, South African electronic duo The Kiffness, Mampi from Zambia, Congolese artist Tresor and Zimbabwean artists Flying Bantu
Black Coffee Involved in Slapping Incident with AKA’s Manager [Video]
South African producer and DJ Black Coffee was caught in an slapping incident with AKA’s Manager on Saturday night.
The episode, which was caught on video, shows all three parties involved in what appears to be a heated discussing on stage behind a DJ set up, which ultimately culminates in Black Coffee slapping AKA’s Manager and the two being separated to avoid further escalation.
Reportedly, the incident was sparked by confusion with time schedules and who was due to perform next at DSTV iRock Music Festival that was happening in Polokwane. The reports state that AKA’s band was two hour late for the show.
In the video below, Black Coffee is seen talking to two men before slapping one of them in the middle of the conversation, hitting AKAâs manager Tshiamo Letshwene in the face and causing his hat to fall.
If you want to know why I didn’t perform tonight you will need to ask @dstvsa why it’s ok for people to assault my road manager on stage.
â AKA (@akaworldwide) September 24, 2016
The media likes to portray me as an aggressive person ….. Please explain to me what part of Black Coffee smacking my road manager is ok? â AKA (@akaworldwide) September 24, 2016
My band were literally line checking, we were setup. The guy walks into stage, cuts our music …. Smacks my RM and plugs in ????????
â AKA (@akaworldwide) September 24, 2016
In this pic there’s a line up of artists. As you can see, AKA was scheduled to do his thing at 22:10. pic.twitter.com/IS0ZVQPL49 â ThαÏŃlo MαshαphÏ (@TPdaDJ) September 25, 2016
Black Coffee, Damian Lazarus, Davide Squillace and more Booked for Circoloco Halloween in Los Angeles
The infamous Circoloco party is touching in Los Angeles this coming Halloween weekend for a special event organized in collaboration by Sound Nightclub and Rhonda INTL.
Circoloco began as a humble underground-centered party at DC-10 Ibiza in the distant 1999, elevating the status of the previously unknown venue to one of the most sought-after clubbing destinations of the entire world. In the years since, the recognizable Crazy Clown face that symbolizes the no-holds-barred spirit of the Circoloco parties has traveled around the world and back, becoming an unmistakable icon of the international underground dance music scene.
On Friday October 28th, house music fans in Los Angeles will get to live the true Circoloco experience with a night featuring none other the Black Coffee, Damian Lazarus, David Squillace, and The Martinez Brothers, as well as the First Lady of Circoloco and Queen of DC10 Ibiza Tania Vulcano, Los Angeles-based Eagles & Butterflies, Germany’s Konstantin, Paris’ Rex Club resident Jennifer Cardini, duo Eli & Fur and last but not least Rhonda’s very own GODDOLLARS.
The event will be held across three rooms at Midcity’s UNION nightclub, promising a one-of-a-kind night for lovers of incredible music and atmospheres. As two of the premiere underground house and techno promoters in the Los Angeles area, Sound Nightclub and Rhonda are partnering up for the first time ever for what is sure to be an unmissable Halloween party for anyone in Southern California.
You can buy your tickets here and RSVP to the event on Facebook.
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