SA: Apple Music names 2Shoes as latest Isgubhu cover star

The announcement follows the release of 2Shoes’s EP titled The Real African Summer Vol 1, which is available for streaming on Apple Music in Spatial Audio. Apple Music says the five-track Afro-house EP “taps into the quintessentially uplifting mood and groove of summer, anchored in the delightfully soulful single ‘The Hague’.”

“I am absolutely thrilled to announce that I’ve been chosen to grace the cover of this month’s Isgubhu playlist, and it’s an honour to be able to share a piece of my musical journey with all of you,” 2Shoes told Apple Music. “In this special feature, I’ll be showcasing a selection of tracks that have been part of my live performances. But that’s not all. I’m overjoyed to give you a sneak peek into my latest musical project, The Real African Summer Vol. 1, which is now available for all of you to enjoy.”

To celebrate his feature, 2Shoes has created an exclusive Isgubhu playlist that houses his all-time favourites, including tracks from BRANDON, Inner City, CeCe Rogers, ANOTR, Abel Balder, Azana and Hagan.

Hailing from Johannesburg, 2Shoes has built a reputation for creating immersive and engaging experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. That boundless creativity saw him launch his debut exhibition in Amsterdam this year titled Faces, where he celebrates the diversity and individuality of human identity.

Launched in early 2021, Isgubhu is the definitive home of African dance and electronic music on Apple Music and spotlights and elevates the work of African electronic DJs, producers and creatives. Isgubhu houses a collection of playlists including Spotlight On – a focus on boutique labels like Soul Candi, House Afrika, Stay True Sounds and Uganda’s Hakuna Kulala and Nyege Nyege Tapes, as well as Isgubhu Voices – a focus on the best dance and electronic tracks that feature vocals.

Explore Isgubhu here.