SA: Chronical Deep named Apple Music’s latest Isgubhu cover star

The announcement follows the release of his debut album, Light, which is an exploration of the intersection between deep house, Afro-house and techno, rooted in his versatility and rhythmic composition. In addition, the project is amplified by groove-rooted collaborations with Don Scott on ‘Africana’ and Kali Mija on ‘Strings of my Guitar’.

As the cover star, Chronical Deep has created an exclusive Isgubhu playlist which features a selection of house tracks that have made the biggest impact on his musical journey.

“I feel like South African House Music is at its utmost peak,” Chronical told Apple Music. “House music has the most interesting sound at this time in the continent. This music is reaching its global audience and my Isgubhu Apple Music playlist is a pure reflection of this.”

Born and raised in QwaQwa in the Free State, Chronical Deep has risen through the ranks of South Africa’s electronic music elite, writing for the Godfathers of Deep House and working for Kid Fonque’s taste-making label, Stay True Sounds. 

Launched in early 2021, Isgubhu is the definitive home of African dance and electronic music, showcasing and elevating the work of African electronic DJs, producers and artists. ‘Isgubhu’ is a Zulu word meaning beat in English, and refers to a banging song that honours an evergreen set of genres and the African artists who have had a key role in shaping dance and electronic music.