Internationally renowned producer / artist, UPZ - that brought us Mzansi classics including Pure Surprise, Uzongilinda, Believing and What's The Point plus collaborations with Black Motion, Cuebur, Black Coffee and more - marks his 10th anniversary in the music industry with a brand new album titled, Drop It, which releases this Friday, October 27th on various digital platforms. Now available on pre-order on iTunes
The long-anticipated new album is a step forward in the musical direction of the South African-Israeli producer and DJ. Not content with the tried and tested, UPZ experiments and ventures into new sonic avenues whilst continuously extending his collaboration tentacles. House music textures may lay the foundation of the album, but UPZ is not shy to explore the different terrains within the genre; from afro house beats to fusing elements of soul, hip-hop, nu disco and Jamaican dub. Most apparent when listening to Drop It is UPZ's penchant for vocals and song writing. The album sees him collaborating with both well-known and upcoming artists from South Africa and abroad including BlackwHole, Lifford, Proverb, Mariechan (Jamali), Jocelyn Mathieu, Siò, Thantaswa, Pearl, Shanteh, Obi Sanaa and Chris Rouse. Beyond the mere exploration of universal themes of love and relationships, Drop It finds UPZ lyrically tap into topics of social relevance & mystique, specifically with tracks like Drop It (feat Thantaswa), Sangoma's Theme (feat Lifford), And In Time (with BlackwHole) and A Dream Away (with Siò). Concurrently, UPZ crafts his production with the dancefloor in mind, with plenty of groove appeal throughout.Drop It will be available via soWHAT Records on all digital platforms from October 27th, 2017 (itunes pre-order link).
Drop It Tracklist:
1. Disco Girl - UPZ feat Jocelyn Mathieu
2. Drop It - UPZ feat Thantaswa
3. Sangoma's Theme - UPZ feat Lifford
4. A Dream Away - Sió & UPZ
5. Magic With You - UPZ feat Chris Rouse
6. Take Me Away - UPZ feat Shantéh
7.And In Time - BlackwHole & Obi Sanaa (co-prod UPZ)
8. Village Ghetto Style - UPZ feat Chris Rouse
9. Unbreakable - UPZ feat Pearl
10. Say What U Want (Afro Mix) - UPZ feat Mariechan & Proverb
11. Pure Surprise (Sunrise Mix) - UPZ feat DKP
soWHAT Records is boutique label based in Johannesburg and established 2007. The label has released productions and singles from leading SA producers like Black Coffee, Black Motion, UPZ, Cuebur, BlackwHole and Qness and have featured vocalists such as Maleh, Proverb, Harrison Crump and Kafele (USA). Stand out singles include Pure Surprise by UPZ, Uzongilinda by Qness, Endless Motion by Dahl Hates Disco, Believing by UPZ and Afrika Wo-man by Black Motion & UPZ and Love is Not For Hire by Avi Elman (Black Coffee Remix) and have licensed to labels Soul Candi, Sheer, Defected, Strictly Rhythm, Objektivity (Dennis Ferrefer) and more.
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