Shimza and Demayä team up for “Sunset In Pretoria,” a collaboration built with impact and energy. Released via Shimza’s own imprint, Kunye, the track forms part of his brand-new EP, serving as its title track and carrying the rhythmic richness and soulful expression that define the project. It brings together Shimza’s Afro house roots and Demayä’s melodic, organic-led style.
In coming together with one of Afro house’s most respected names, Demayä cements his own rising reputation. A producer and DJ who has already secured industry support from the likes of Damian Lazarus and Black Coffee, this newest project adds further clarity and weight to his trajectory in the scene. Continuing to tour worldwide, with stages across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the USA, Demayä maintains an expanding reach, with his work alongside Shimza on this latest single marking another step in his creative evolution.
For Shimza, this release builds on a career grounded in vision and dedication. From founding Kunye as a platform to showcase African electronic music to instilling the cultural sounds of his heritage into his creative output, while continuing to appear on iconic stages including Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and Pacha Ibiza, Shimza has become a globally recognized leader within the Afro house space.
Aligning on “Sunset In Pretoria,” Shimza and Demayä share a creative perspective. Both focused on pushing boundaries, the collaboration expands into rhythmically led territory, giving way to a rich, texturally delicate production. Featuring bright, uplifting piano motifs, steady beats, intricate percussion, and layered synth work, the track evolves into a journey, with each detail adding dimension and depth to the mix.
Against the low end, a driving lead brings a raw edge to the soundscape as fluid piano lines, underlying vocal tones, and atmospheric layers unfold around the groove. The pulsating synth builds through the mix, anchoring the track’s hypnotic energy before moving into the breakdown, where a stripped-back arrangement allows the intensity to deepen. Returning in full-bodied form, “Sunset In Pretoria” culminates in a rich, resonant sound. Grounded by rhythmic depth and a driving groove, it brings an organic yet contemporary character, designed to translate across dancefloors and offer an immersive sonic experience.
Landing with vibrancy, energy, and an unmistakable Afro house presence, “Sunset In Pretoria” reflects the shared creative ethos between Shimza and Demayä while showcasing the artistic synergy that underpins their collaboration and shapes the track’s distinctive sound.