Kabza De Small
Mixmag Lab London
The Mixmag Lab always brings out the classic office-rave posers who desperately try to look cool while holding a lukewarm Red Bull. Watching British clubbers try to find the off-beat groove of Amapiano without looking like they're doing a Zumba class is absolute comedy gold. The intimate London office space is transformed into a proper groove-box, with the low sun beaming through the windows onto a packed, swaying crowd. Sitting at a luxurious 113.2 BPM, this Rominimal set utilizes 2A, 4B, and 3B keys.
The low-end energy is immense, defined by the signature massive log-drum baselines. Kabza's mixing style is incredibly smooth, letting the complex polyrhythms breathe and intertwine naturally. The Kabza De Small Mixmag Lab London tracklist is a treasure trove of South African gold. "Healer Ntliziyo Yam" by Gaba Cannal & George Lesley is a soulful masterpiece, and Marshay Dominique's "Because I Said So" is a brilliant vocal addition.
The Kabza De Small live set immediately sets the mood with the opening track "Thokoza" by Sam Deep & MaWhoo. The energy peaks with the massive anthem "Adiwele" by Young Stunna, before bringing the house down with the closing track "AbaJuluke (Live)" by DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small.