Delectable and enjoying with unique flavors. Some words to describe the musical delight that brings forth, Black Coffee’s home-based enriched African derived rhythm and beats infused with futuristic, pulsating sounds. South African born DJ and producer, Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, better known as “Black Coffee” is a trailblazer in the African house music market. Growing up in the eastern province of Durban, South Africa. Black Coffee’s first introduction to music came when he was studying music theory, cultivating his taste for melody, expanding his musical knowledge and developing his listening skills. After he left school, Coffee and two friends became backup vocalists for the renowned Zulu folk singer, Madala Kunene. Which eventually led to them forming a trio group called “Shana” an abbreviation that stands for (Simply Hot And Naturally African).

In 2003, Black Coffee emerged on the South African DJ scene when he was one of two selected participants in Red Bull Music Academy. From there he released a song titled, “Happiness” on the DJ’s At Work album. He has an effortless knack for re-working classic South African tunes to club music. In 2005, he debuted his re-interpreted Hugh Masekela’s 1974 jazz song, “Stimela” with fresh, electronic accordions reaching a variety of age demographics a true rarity in this day and age. In the same year, he released his self-titled album, Black Coffee.

Another subsequently released album, September 2007’s Have Another One, November 2009’s Home Brewed, October 2012’s Africa Rising, September 2015’s Pieces of Me, and November 2018’s Music Is King, and the latest album, February 2021’s Subconsciously. He has collaborated with world renowned DJs and producers David Guetta and Delilah Montagu.

Black Coffee is a force to be reckoned with and has enjoyed every step of the journey: producing, recording and mixing to create the sculptural balance and beauty of his work.

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