Nothing But… Afro Vibes, Vol. 15: The African Pulse Keeps Beating
The Nothing But… Afro Vibes series reaches its fifteenth instalment with a 25-track selection that cements its status as a go-to reference within afro house, afrotech, and the global currents orbiting contemporary African-rooted sound. Spanning a BPM range from 90 to 127, the compilation charts a dynamic arc from deep, contemplative grooves to full-floor energy bursts.
Tracklist Highlights
The opener "Lakho" by D4NYO (123 BPM) sets a percussive tone from bar one: layered tribal drums riding a dense, enveloping house groove. "Fallen (Original Love Mix)" by Canoe Deep and INZPIRE stretches across nearly eight minutes of hypnotic afro deep, letting the melody breathe with a patience rarely found in the genre. "Cocoye" by Zambo Kollective (120 BPM, 6:22) delivers one of the most organic moments on the comp, with percussion front and centre and a bassline that feels rooted in the earth itself.
Jaymz Nylon's rework of Achickwitbeatz's "Joke's On You" reframes the original in afrotech territory with compelling results, while "The Religion (Arawakan Drum Mix)" by Realm Of House closes the collection with eight minutes of percussive ritual — the longest and arguably most ambitious cut of the volume.
- Standout Tracks: Fallen (Original Love Mix), Cocoye, The Religion (Arawakan Drum Mix), Lakho, All Around Me
- BPM Range: 90–127
