Mono T gives Bashanyana a fresh new sound

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Legendary South African DJ and music producer Mono T is revitalizing the dance floor experience by reimagining his classic track “Bashanyana” with a contemporary sound.

This time, teaming up with eminent DJ Maphorisa, Mono T, real name Tebogo Moropa, hopes to introduce the popular track to younger music lovers while taking longtime fans down memory lane.

For Mono T, this release isn’t about making a comeback; he never left. With a career spanning more than two decades, he has remained deeply rooted in South Africa’s dance music culture. 

His journey began in 2003 as a bedroom DJ at Vaal Technikon before his production breakthrough came with his remix work with Kentphonic on Cyndi Lauper’s Time After Time Remix.

That went on to feature on Soul Candi Session 3 and became one of the compilation’s standout singles.

In 2010, he released his African Soil album through Kalawa Jazmee, a project that featured Bashanyana alongside tracks such as Khumbule Khaya and his remix of Lebo Mathosa’s ‘I Love Music‘.

Years after previous collaborations, Bashanyana enjoys a resurgence, working alongside notable artists such as Uhuru, Cassper Nyovest, and Busiswa, suggesting a revitalization in his musical career.

He said, “I’m expecting this release to bring back old dance floor memories while putting Afrotech and Afrohouse into the mainstream commercial market.”

That vision sits at the heart of the new remix package.

Why Bashanyana fits into contemporary electronic music

Mono T is leveraging the familiarity of Bashanyana to create a bridge that connects the nostalgia of South Africa’s iconic dance floors with contemporary electronic music.

Instead of merely looking back at the past, Mono T is integrating elements from the past into the modern soundscape, reflecting how today’s production techniques and audiences influence the evolving landscape of electronic music.

The release arrives at a time when Afro-tech and Afro-house continue to find new audiences locally and internationally, creating an opportunity for a record with established cultural resonance to experience a new chapter.

“The big days are right here. The music is still moving, the dance floor is still calling, and there is plenty more to come. We are retaining the energy that made the original so memorable,” he remarked.

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The remix package serves as a dual expression, both honoring the artist’s past experiences and signaling his future direction.

The artist emphasized that certain records transcend their original timelines, continuing to evolve in tandem with the audiences that engage with them through dance.