In a time where borders feel more symbolic than literal, music continues to be the bridge that unites. Italian producer KÖNI takes this truth to heart on his latest release, Tuliza — a deeply emotive Afro-house journey that threads together talent from four countries and cultural lineages. Out now via Paradise Sound System.
Derived from the Swahili word meaning “to calm, to soothe,” Tuliza lives up to its name. The track pulses with spiritual energy while maintaining a club-ready intensity, fusing the hypnotic traditions of Afro-house with melodic house subtleties and North African sonic flair. The result is a genre-fluid production that’s both meditative and movement-inducing — an offering rooted in soul and designed for the global dancefloor.
A Global Gathering of Sound
Tuliza assembles a dream team of Afro-house collaborators:
- KÖNI (Italy): Known for his cinematic touch and layered percussion, KÖNI drives the track’s core with textured sound design and emotional resonance.
- Idd Aziz (Kenya): One of East Africa’s most celebrated voices, Aziz delivers soaring Swahili vocals that anchor the song’s spiritual identity. With his inclusion on Spotify’s Global Impact List, his influence continues to expand worldwide.
- Jerome Sydor (Latvia): Injecting the track with Afro-electronic vibrance, Sydor brings a high-energy European edge that balances the ancestral soul with modern club culture.
- KAM (Algeria): Formerly rooted in EDM and Trap, KAM — real name Khelfi Mohammed Akram — finds his true voice in Afro-house. He infuses Tuliza with rich Algerian textures, drawing from traditional instruments and heritage-driven rhythms.
Together, these four artists don’t just collaborate — they commune, each adding a unique layer that resonates across continents.
Since its release, Tuliza has found early playlist support across 159 countries on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Beatport. Heavyweight DJs including THEMBA, DJ Dean Fuel, Gigi Lamayne, and Blanka Mazimela have championed the track, playing it across sets and radio spots. It’s already proving to be a staple in the global Afro-house ecosystem.
As Afro-house continues to rise — particularly across Europe and Italy — Tuliza reflects the genre’s expanding borders. It’s a celebration of identity, ancestry, and a global rhythm that defies limitation.
In a world often divided by difference, Tuliza serves as a gentle reminder of what can happen when voices, cultures, and intentions align. It is both a soundscape and a message — that calm can be powerful, and that unity is only ever one beat away.
Tuliza is out now on all major streaming platforms via Paradise Sound System. Let it move you.
For fans of: THEMBA, Da Capo, Black Motion, Sun-El Musician, and melodic Afro-house sets.
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