MBABANE – Local DJ, Sukoluhle ‘!Sooks’ Dlamini keeps on soaring higher in the industry as his new album which has been released today features international House music star, Ralf Gum.
The 10-track album was released midnight and the song that features Ralf Gum is titled ‘Find Yourself’. The musician who has been sharing stages with a number of international stars is raising the country’s flag high.
Ralf GUM’s music career dates back to 1990 when he started out as a DJ before establishing himself three years later as a full-on institution within the industry with his own productions. With an instinctive feeling for the right vibe, Ralf GUM convincingly performed as a DJ all over Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South and North America as well as Africa.
The hallmark of Ralf’s sound is his love for Jazz harmonies coupled with wicked, typical underground beats. But the distinctive groove isn’t the only reason for Ralf’s success, his soulful sensibility shines through in all he does and helps him in creating an irresistible groove every time he works in studio or the turntables.
Perfectly positioned in one of the world’s most enthusiastic and inspiring music capitals, he makes music from the soul and circulates it far and wide to the various destinations which he continues to play in.
!Sooks also celebrated another significant milestone with his collaboration with MORDA on ‘Aroso’ featured on ASANTE IV. The record represents an important step in his journey, bringing his sound into a wider collaborative space while working alongside one of the most influential names in the contemporary African Electronic music landscape.
“Aroso is more than simply a collaboration. It marks a moment of growth, a reflection of how far my sound and identity as an artist have developed and an opportunity to contribute to a project with a strong cultural and musical identity. Being part of ASANTE IV places the record within a broader African Electronic music conversation, while still allowing my signature emotive and atmospheric approach to come through,” he said.
The collaboration is particularly meaningful because it arrives at a point where! Sooks has been steadily carving out his own space within the Deep House scene. From his reinterpretation of classics to his original productions and collaborations, there is a clear evolution in the way he approaches music, respecting the foundations of the genre while continuously looking for new ways to express himself.
