Culoe De Song’s ‘Elevation’ Album: A Milestone in South African Afro-House
The album features 12 tracks and notable collaborations with local and international artists: Featured Artist Elevation (Intro) Let the Sunshine Call Me (Elevation Mix) Monique Hellenberg (Prod. by GoldFish) Make You Move Yini Ngawe Woman Woman Ternielle Nelson I Really Do Kenny Bobien Hold Strong Production Credits
South African electronic music thrives on deep rhythms and spiritual narratives. Culoe De Song (born Culolethu Zulu) stands at the forefront of this global movement. Released in 2011 under Soulistic Music, his sophomore album, Elevation , remains a masterclass in blending traditional African sounds with modern house music.
The album consists of 12 tracks, often presented as a continuous journey for the listener. Track Title Featuring / Credits Elevation (Intro) Let The Sunshine Call Me (Culoe De Song Remix) Goldfish & Monique Hellenberg Make You Move Yini Ngawe Woman Woman Ternielle Nelson I Really Do Kenny Bobien Hold Strong Artistic Vision Culoe De Song Elevation Album Zip
The album was released in several formats, including a continuous mix by the artist. Here is the complete, official tracklist for Elevation :
Collaborating with Afro-folk maestro Bongeziwe Mabandla was a stroke of genius. Mabandla’s raw, falsetto vocals mesh perfectly with Culoe's deep, stripped-back electronic production, creating a beautiful contrast between the organic and the digital.
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: Featuring the hauntingly beautiful vocals of Thandiswa Mazwai, this track stands as the emotional centerpiece of the album. It addresses themes of unity and spiritual liberation over a bed of complex, rolling percussions and swelling synth pads.
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| # | Title | Featuring | Duration | |---|--------|-----------|----------| | 1 | Elevation (Intro) | — | 1:49 | | 2 | Let The Sunshine | 340ml | 9:48 | | 3 | The One | Ziyon | 5:41 | | 4 | Call Me (Culoe De Song’s Elevation Mix) | Goldfish ft. Monique Hellenberg | 6:43 | | 5 | Make You Move | Chappell | 6:11 | | 6 | Yini Ngawe | Shota | 5:41 | | 7 | Woman Woman | Ternielle Nelson | 7:14 | | 8 | I Really Do | Kenny Bobien | 6:12 | | 9 | Harmony | Rocco | 5:41 | | 10 | Sunset | — | 6:43 | | 11 | Far Away | — | 8:15 | | 12 | Hold Strong | Zano | 5:40 |
The album explores themes of spiritual growth, cultural pride, and musical experimentation. Culoe De Song utilized complex polyrhythms, sweeping synth pads, and live instrumentation to create an immersive listening experience. It functions seamlessly both as a late-night club soundtrack and a reflective home-listening journey. Track-by-Track Highlights Released in 2011 under Soulistic Music, his sophomore