Berlin-based producer and DJ Afriqua has just presented his new single, Fanta Sea, on Brooklyn imprint Love On Cropsey, reaffirming his reputation as an artist who refuses to be defined by genre. Known for pushing the boundaries of Black DJ culture with a fluid and fearless approach, Afriqua continues to weave together classical training, hip-hop instincts and club sensibilities into a sound that feels both intricate and immediate.
Fanta Sea channels his trademark blend of rhythm and texture. Built around rolling percussion and luminous melodic patterns, the track moves between moments of intimacy and expansiveness, offering a dreamlike sense of escapism while staying firmly anchored in late-night club energy. The release also features a remix from German house and techno polymath Butch, who reimagines the track as a hypnotic, groove-driven cut. His version strips the original down to its pulse and rebuilds it with acid flourishes, resulting in a kinetic rework that dives deeper into the club’s intensity.
Being a classically trained musician with the instincts of a turntablist, Afriqua has built a body of work that is both unpredictable and refined. From his acclaimed LP on R&S Records to self-released projects, his output has consistently blurred lines while maintaining a sense of emotional precision. His DJ sets at Berghain or DC-10 mirror this approach, unfolding as journeys that challenge conventions and stir the senses. With Fanta Sea, Afriqua finds a fitting home on Love On Cropsey, a young but fast-rising label carving its own lane in electronic music. Pairing Afriqua’s shimmering original with Butch’s hypnotic remix, the release underscores both the artist’s versatility and the label’s growing vision.