Crates & Cuts 818 moves like a gathering built around rhythm, warmth, and shared spirit. Rooted deeply in South African house music lineage, this edition leans into soulful grooves, patient percussion, and records that understand the quiet power of community. The journey unfolds naturally — from moments of gratitude and uplift to late-night reflections carried gently by the groove.

There is no rush here, only movement. Vocals settle into the rhythm, basslines breathe comfortably, and each selection feels connected by a sense of purpose rather than performance. This is house music that welcomes people in, not by demanding attention, but by creating space for presence, feeling, and release.

Crates & Cuts 818 is less about the spotlight…

and more about the room glowing together.

1. Nutty Nys - The Promise

2. Nutty Nys - Wonderful

3. Monique Bingham - Deep In The Bottom (of Africa) feat. Black Coffee [Sir LSG Extended Remix]

4. TriGo - Let's Have Some Church

5. At One - The Word Is

6. Blomzit Avenue & Fistaz Mixwell - I Can Feel You

7. SculpturedMusic - House Party feat. C. Robert Walker [Lukamusic Remix]

8. Latique & Deep Essentials - Der Mama

9. Iago BnWM, TimAdeep Mk Da Soul - All Day All Night

10. Aquatone - Love feat. ###### (Original Mix)

11. Bekzin Terris - Breeze (Original Mix)

12. Black Desciple - Whispers

13. Leela James - Music (Resident Endala Remix)

Copyright & Usage Disclaimer

Crates & Cuts is a curated DJ mix series created for promotional, educational, and cultural archival purposes only. All music featured in this mix remains the property of the respective artists, composers, publishers, and record labels. No copyright infringement is intended and no financial gain is derived from the use of these recordings.

This mix exists to honour deep house culture, its lineage, and the art of long-form DJ curation. Listeners are encouraged to support the artists by purchasing their music and attending live performances.

Any rights holder concerns will be addressed promptly upon request.