cover girl Lupita Nyong’o
the sound of ON Records 1987-1989
South African synth-disco/bubblegum/electro-boogie
Catalog nr. Egoli 002-DISC 3
Soul Safari proudly presents a brand new release, as part of a series of 3 individual 12″ single releases. All original masters have been remastered and this limited edition is pressed on high quality dj-friendly vinyl. The vinyl and high quality downloads will be available from August 5th 2019, fully licensed. Distributed by Rush Hour
The late 1980s in South Africa was an exciting time when disco mutated into what was becoming known as Bubblegum: dance music aimed at the black population of South Africa.
Bubblegum was a response to Western styles like disco and the fast spreading house music which originally came from the black ghettos of Chicago and New York. When the second Summer of Love took over the UK in 1988, first house, and other electronic music styles conquered South Africa as well. DIY – do it yourself – a motto that had already appeared in the punk movement, lifted the young local scene to the next level. With a minimal set up – keyboards, some drum machines and samplers it was suddenly possible to make music without having to rent expensive studios.
Whoosha released an album called “Mosquito” in 1987, which was produced by Julian Laxton, Ronnie Robot and the late Charles Sejeng who was the voice of the group. Two tracks of that album are featured on this compilation.
As the only female singer on this compilation Pamela Nkutha proves that her brand of bubblegum pop is never less than utterly fresh and original.
Catalog nr. Egoli 002-DISC 3
Release date; August 5th 2019, fully licensed. Distributed by Rush Hour
| EGOLI 002-DISC 3 | ARTIST | TITLE | time | TOTAL |
| A1 | Whoosha | Mosquito | 03:47 | |
| A2 | Whoosha | Nopaka | 05:15 | 09:02 |
| EGOLI 002 -DISC 3 | ARTIST | TITLE | time | TOTAL |
| B1 | Pamela Nkutha | Gambling | 04:28 | |
| B2 | Pamela Nkutha | Ano Tambura (Suffering) | 04:35 | 9.03 |
the sound of ON Records 1987-1989
South African synth-disco/bubblegum/electro-boogie
Catalog nr. Egoli 002-DISC 2
Soul Safari proudly presents a brand new release, as part of a series of 3 individual 12″ single releases. All original masters have been remastered and this limited edition is pressed on high quality dj-friendly vinyl. The vinyl and high quality downloads will be available from August 5th 2019, fully licensed. Distributed by Rush Hour
The late 1980s in South Africa was an exciting time when disco mutated into what was becoming known as Bubblegum: dance music aimed at the black population of South Africa.
Bubblegum was a response to Western styles like disco and the fast spreading house music which originally came from the black ghettos of Chicago and New York. When the second Summer of Love took over the UK in 1988, first house, and other electronic music styles conquered South Africa as well. DIY – do it yourself – a motto that had already appeared in the punk movement, lifted the young local scene to the next level. With a minimal set up – keyboards, some drum machines and samplers it was suddenly possible to make music without having to rent expensive studios.
Another star of the ON Record stable, Mafika Shabalala set himself apart from the rest with his lyrical skills, sung over the homegrown dance rhythms that soon gave rise to kwaito and later bubblegum.
Catalog nr. Egoli 002-DISC 2
Release date; August 5th 2019, fully licensed. Distributed by Rush Hour
| EGOLI 002-DISC 2 | ARTIST | TITLE | time | TOTAL |
| A1 | Mafika | Roadblock | 05:35 | |
| A2 | Mafika | Roadblock (Taxi Mix) | 05:25 | 11:00 |
| EGOLI 002 -DISC 2 | ARTIST | TITLE | time | TOTAL |
| B1 | Mafika | Sbarara | 04:47 | |
| B2 | Mafika | Black Jack | 04:01 | |
| B3 | Mafika | Lalavuka | 04:25 | 13:13 |
South African synth-disco/bubblegum/electro-boogie
Catalog nr. Egoli 002-DISC 1
Soul Safari proudly presents a brand new release, as part of a series of 3 individual 12″ single releases. All original masters have been remastered and this limited edition is pressed on high quality dj-friendly vinyl. The vinyl and high quality downloads will be available from August 5th 2019. Fully licensed. Distributed by Rush Hour
The late 1980s in South Africa was an exciting time when disco mutated into what was becoming known as Bubblegum: dance music aimed at the black population of South Africa.
Bubblegum was a response to Western styles like disco and the fast spreading house music which originally came from the black ghettos of Chicago and New York. When the second Summer of Love took over the UK in 1988, first house, and other electronic music styles conquered South Africa as well. DIY – do it yourself – a motto that had already appeared in the punk movement, lifted the young local scene to the next level. With a minimal set up – keyboards, some drum machines and samplers it was suddenly possible to make music without having to rent expensive studios.
The Bees are probably the best known group, releasing only a few albums in 1988-1989 and a handful singles that are now collectible. Their sound is electronic, hypnotic and highly danceable.
Themba Wawelela is a prolific South African artist/producer who is best known under the monniker ‘Little Big Man’.
Release date; August 5th 2019, fully licensed. All rights reserved.
distributed by Rush Hour
| EGOLI 002-DISC 1 | ARTIST | TITLE | time | TOTAL |
| A1 | The Bees | Mjondolo (Bus House) | 05:22 | |
| A2 | The Bees | She’s A Witch (Tikoloshi) | 05:19 | 10:41 |
| EGOLI 002-DISC 1 | ARTIST | TITLE | time | |
| B1 | Little Big Man | Don’t Do It | 04:51 | |
| B2 | Little Big Man | Leribe | 04:00 | 08:51 |
enjoy this mix of South African synth-disco/bubblegum/electro-boogie
some real unknown gems of the ON label and other in-demand tunes released originally between 1987-1989 in South Africa
South African synth-disco/bubblegum/electro-boogie
Limited Edition Triple Pack -Egoli 002
distributed by Rush Hour
This compilation ℗ + © 2018 Ubuntu Publishing license. All rights reserved
The ON label was active in South Africa between 1987-1992, an era following the end of the apartheids regime and defining the new sound of Young Black South Africa in the early 90s.
The late 1980s in the rainbow nation was a time when disco was mutating into what was becoming known as Bubblegum: pop music aimed at the black population of South Africa.
Bubblegum was a response to Western styles like disco and the fast spreading house music which originally came from the black ghettos of Chicago and New York. When the second Summer of Love took the UK over in 1988, first house, and other electronic music styles conquered South Africa as well. DIY – do it yourself – a motto that had already appeared in the punk movement, lifted the young local scene to the next level. With a minimal set up – keyboards, some drum machines and samplers it was suddenly possible to make music without having to rent expensive studios.
The Bees are probably the most sought after group, releasing only a rare album in 1988 and a handful singles that are now highly collectible.
Themba Wawelela is a prolific South African artist/producer who is best known as ‘Little Big Man’.
Another star of the ON Record stable, Mafika Shabalala set himself apart from the rest with his lyrical skills, sung over the homegrown dance rhythms that soon gave rise to kwaito and later bubblegum.
Whoosha released an album like Mosquito in 1987, which was produced by Julian Laxton, Ronnie Robot and the late Charles Sejeng who was the voice of the group. Two tracks by Whoosha are featured on this compilation.
As the only female singer on this compilation Pamela Nkutha proves that her brand of Bubblegum pop is never less than utterly fresh and original. 
South African synth-disco/bubblegum/electro-boogie
Limited Edition Triple Pack -Egoli 002
release date; mid November 2018
distributed by Rush Hour
This compilation ℗ + © 2018 Ubuntu Publishing license. All rights reserved
Soul Safari 