Who is still coming back here 6 years later? You just can't get enough of Black Coffee

Recently started listening to Black Coffee and Afro / African beats. Load up on a USB stick and drive 10 hours to my man cave. Couldn't do without it. Oh, I'm 72 and from New Zealand. thanks for the tunes.

We are still here in 2024. Black Coffee is timeless

We still here in 2024🎉

Somebody please keep liking my comments so that I keep coming back to watch this 🔥🔥🔥😭😭

2 years later and this set is still slick. Who's here?

As a South African I'm proud of this guy....

You can really tell how confident and proud he is of his mixes and his work. No one can ever take away that feeling of creating/entering a trance

Dear World.... Black Coffee is now yours. Kind regards, South Africa

For anyone who’s interested in getting a deeper understanding of what you're listening to… I’ve pulled together a mini-study of the set - demystifying the ‘art of DJing’ and showing that it isn’t just pushing buttons! :) Overview For successful storytelling - whether in music, in film, in fashion design, in art - there are aspects which are designed to bring unity / cohesion to the story - such that it feels like it hangs together. And there are other aspects which are designed to provide movement - this creates interest, makes the music feel alive and keeps the audience engaged. Both are required for effective storytelling. In this set, Black Coffee (Nkosinathi) creates unity through the mood/subgenre of the tracks as well as the tempo. The overall mood is characterised by a low/mid-level energy and the subgenre played is that I would describe as tribal and dark rhythmic patterns - and this sound was maintained largely throughout. In addition, the lower intensity mood was driven by the relatively low tempo (123 BPM) - which remained constant throughout. (I note that BPM was held constant since many DJs use changes in the BPM to drive energy up or down throughout a set) While a 1-hour set isn’t really sufficient time to weave elaborate and detailed movement into the story, to my mind there are almost three distinct ‘chapters’ or sections to the set - the first 4 tracks have relatively lower intensity percussion and minimal in nature - bringing the crowd into the set and making them sway to the beat. The middle section (23:00 - 48:00) is more percussion heavy (the kick drum, the snare, the hats are more full and pronounced) and the tracks are also more bass-heavy. In addition, the mood of the tracks feel darker and less melodic. The final section returned to more melodic sounding tracks, characterised by motifs that were driven by the mid/high frequencies - and therefore feel less intense / more chill. You can certainly see this difference in the crowd’s reaction - the slow swaying in the first 'chapter' @5:22- the more energetic feel in the crowd @28:42. And then return to swaying with a lower intensity energy @57:54 However, the movement to the sound was created not so much through the storytelling but through creative mix & blend techniques. In terms of key observations and emphasising what was done very well: Mix & Blend The majority of movement (and interest in the sound) was created by mix/blend detailing. There are a couple of very nice techniques that Nkosinathi uses (which I’ve seen him use in many of his other sets on UKposts). Almost akin to adding a little bit of ‘mustard’ to the sound to spice up the tracks! "EQ tweaking" - for those unfamiliar with a DJ mixer, there are 3 EQ dials - lows, mids and highs. This allows a DJ to remove or emphasise those frequencies - which Nkosinathi uses to great effect to create emphasis on rhythmic aspects throughout the set. One example is @20:42. We can see Nkosinathi boosts the mids to emphasise the claps and brings this rhythm to the fore. Likewise @28:12 we can see he boosts the mids to emphasise the short rhythmic stab. And for the third example @53:36 he fluctuates the mids dial to creates movement in the violin - emphasising and de-emphasising - making the sound come alive. These are just 3 (out of many) examples of Nkosinathi using the EQ to shape the sound and create movement. "Cue" - Another interesting rhythmic effect that Nkosinathi introduces is created by hitting the cue button on the CDJ (hitting or hold Cue starts the tracks and stops the track once you take your finger away). By hitting the Cue it plays a very brief excerpt from the track - and therefore can become a de facto rhythm if played as such. The first example of this is @15:49 - the high pitched ‘whoop’ vocal sound - you can see he taps the Cue button in time to the track which is playing on every 4th beat. @16:46 he increases the frequency to tapping every 2 beats… and then at 16:58 he hits the cue on every beat. Not only is this creating additional rhythm and layering to the sound but the increased frequency tapping into the drop of the track playing creates tension ahead of the release. Similarly @32:40 he uses the same technique to bring in the ‘Music is the Answer” acappella - hitting the cue on the ‘Y’ of the “yeah… dancing... and prancing…” vocal to create a brief rhythm before letting the vocal play through. There are other areas to the set which are also noteworthy which Nkosinathi uses to create interest in the sound - the use of FX (in particular echo) and the changing speed of echo to create movement. Furthermore, there are a couple of moments in the set where Nkosinathi pulls the music away entirely for a few seconds before returning the beat again. In conjunction, all these aspects helped to add more interest / movement to the set and make the set feel more ‘alive’. And this worked well when contrasted against the stability and cohesion created by the mood and tempo. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- If you're interested in reading commentary on other Cercle DJ sets; I've included a list of the Cercle video links with my commentary at the top: Martinez Brothers at CÉ LA VI Marina Bay Sands: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/aml9q4Nwj5dnzWw.html&lc=Ugw8FjXRTwNr_igsxEh4AaABAg Blond:ish in Sint Maarten: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/mZRlfXeiimNijqs.html&lc=UgyYS7pegfiMkfHUmKx4AaABAg Lee Burridge at Omnia Bali: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/oGlngX2aqp9oqIU.html&lc=UgyXBVeIehYJkpXra-R4AaABAg Above & Beyond in Guatape: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/hXWriWd_rXigl40.html&lc=UgzwLbb8bwfCee9x72N4AaABAg Hernán Cattáneo at Cercle Festival: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/fZGkpZ1rioudk4U.html&lc=Ugz6nHNUJYRxJcvLxhh4AaABAg More to come soon!

Its 2023 and this set is stil amazing ❤

Black Coffee is a genius man.......he is best freaking DJ in the world!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

If Black Coffee does not play on my Wedding I’m not going.....

His style is so unique, can listen to this 100 times ☕️

5 years and still bangin'. Best set ever for me.

This is my first time listening to Black Coffee. WOW WOW WOW!!! This is exactly the vibe I'm looking for. I think I have a new favorite DJ!!!

Black coffees transitions are truly an art that 90% of people will never notice

Unquestionably one of the greatest & most musically gifted DJs in the world.

THIS IS BEST PERFORMANCE EVER BY COFFEE

It 2024 and this mix is still on fire 🔥

Who else is addicted to this set? ❤️👌

He himself enjoys his work! Look at his face, everything is written on it!

I dreamed of meeting him and he came to Medellín this year (2023) it is the best experience I have had. I love you black coffee❤❤❤❤❤❤❤✨

South Africa should celebrate you while you still alive coz wow, you raising our flag with your tremendous work

This guy is the reason why am proud to be south African 🇿🇦💜🇿🇦💜🇿🇦

listening from Zimbabwe....proud to be a neighbor of such talent

De Capo is fantastic! That break at 46:25 is unbelievable! So unique. I keep watching that moment. And his face at the end says it all. He is happy with how he did it!

If you are in 2090 please note that this man won a grammy as an African man in the 21st century respect Africa wherever you are naturally gifted

I wish he knows the joy he brings to us as south Africans...huge respect and mad love for you sir

I've been listening to this without drugs and its giving me the same effect ❤

Nothing beats , passion and determination, so amazing how a single handed person became the best DJ

Who's addicted to this mix like me 😷🥵

Came over after watching him on Trevor's show! Omg!! Thank you for your gift to the world❤😎👏🙌🏽🙂 We are all one🙏🏽

this lives forever and ever!

Who's here in 2023 to listen to this absolute classic mix by the man Black Coffee

He continues to prove the word "disable" is nonexistent. Single handedly killed it

Didnt even realize untill now that his left hand is paralyzed! RESPECT!

We're still here in 2024🔥🔥🔥 This set always lightens up my mood. Thank you Black Coffee 🙏🙏🙏

Cant remember how many times i even watched this😂

He has a deep knowledge of music in that he can dissect and manipulet musical instruments in a song the way he wishes. He is truely a talented dj and producer.

It's so amazing how Black Coffee's music not only sounds deeply tribal but also so futuristic...He truly is an Afrofuturist.

This man is a music genius, very few DJs play even close to him and if it wasn’t enough, he does it with a disability. Black coffee is the GOAT in electronic music.

This coffee ☕ is too strong for me guys 😊

"single-handedly" the best Black Coffee performance! I'm 65 and South African, I see a son who understands our heartbeats when I listen to this young man.

I am not a fan of many DJs, yet this is an excellent, extremely, extraordinary experience to listen to Black Coffee.. He uses melody and timbres for a beautiful sound.. No standing around looking for attention or wasting time, no smoking or anything to distract him... Awesome...

Since I have listen to black coffee all the depression are gone #please lift my soul.

a symphony orchestra played by one man. It's Black Coffee That’s beautiful

My african brother...coolest thing when he left to show how africans move to the beat..proudly south african...

Some of my Psychiatrists prescribed meds were Black Coffee's housemixes...Im now stable!! 🙌🙌🙌

Best mix I'm still listening on my car till know God bless you black coffee ☕

This mix makes the hair on my neck stand on end .. its proper deep and spiritual xxxx

If this man would play at my funeral I'd wake up

He single handedly killed it 🤙

I knew Black Coffee is good but never expected him to be this good 👌💯can’t stop nodding and smiling and I thought people who do tht wanna seem to understand music better than Others 😂😂but I’m loving this set ❤️✌️🙏🏾

Black Coffee is a blessing to the world 🤝. All he plays is 🔥💯.

Congrats to Black Coffee on winning a Grammy!

I came for black coffee but it feels like triple espresso shots ☕🔥 ♨️

5 years and still best cercle by far

Who's here in 2023 listening to this crazy mix by the King, the Legend 🔥❤

Usually into classical music... how did i end up here? Wow! Too much awesomness!

I’m a South African in Canada and every time I miss home I come here. UMr. Maphumulo wenza ama yeses!💃🏽💃🏽

It’s 2023 and this set is still life bringing.

This mix never gets old. Still enjoying every hit.

This is what i was looking for , for a long fucking time , this guy is more than a LEGEND i mean the way he mix , the way he move with the music ... is just too much , a true DJ , a god of music , proud to be african , much love from morocco .

Awesome venue, amazing DJ. His transitions are so smooth, his style is unique. South Africa

It's 2023 but mix still Dope let's give Coffee his flowers

What a killer mix from Johannesburg South Africa

00:00 Pablo Fierro - Kalaa (Original Mix) 00:01 Black Coffee & Hugh Masekela - We Are One 06:07 From P60 & Lisa Shaw - Magic (Enoo Napa Remix) 11:20 Keinermusik (Rampa, Adam Port, &ME) - Muyè (Black Coffee Remix) 18:06 Black Coffee feat. Toshi - Buya (Da Capo Remix) 23:26 Shimza - All Alone (Original Mix) 27:20 Da Capo - Kelaya (Original Mix) 32:48 Danny Tenaglia ft Celeda - Music is the Answer (Dancin' & Prancin') 33:05 Leroy Styles - The Night [Unreleased] 38:10 Black Coffee & Bucie - Superman (Original Mix) 39:13 DeMajor ft Lizwi - Traveller (Kususa & QueTornik Official Remix) 46:03 Da Capo - Umbovukazi (Original Mix) 51:15 Vestaa - The Creation (Original Mix) 56:43 Da Capo & Tshepo - Africa (Original Mix) 1:02:14 Calypso De Sir - From A Distance (Original Mix) 1:06:44 Black Coffee & Hugh Masekela - We Are One (Original Mix)

I’ve listened to this 100 if not 1000 times and it’s the GOAT

I’m 40 weeks and 4 days pregnant. My baby gets active and worships with me every single time I play this. I’m going to play this on repeat in my delivery room, as I could not think of a better time to worship and praise God💓💓💓

Never gets old. Epic set.

Credits to the people actually dancing and enjoying the mix instead of filming the whole time.

Out of the 14 mill+ views , 1000+views are mine . Indeed a very strong addiction to Black Coffee.

Can’t get over this streaming, it’s been 5 years and still going

After five years i am still listening to this mixtape.

Decided to revisit this mix celebrating the Grammy!!

I started djing because of this guy. I’m in quarantine in Canada 🇨🇦 minus 25 right now but hey 👋 I’m sweating from dancing to this wonderful set. Peace and love Garden of Eden( Africa).

Honestly the intense gym sessions I continue to squeeze out of this joint 6 yrs later aint no joke, Black Coffee U da GOAT!!!

HOW DOES THIS NEVER GET OLD FOR ME!? Still my go-to pregame set

This is so extreme he is Genius...he takes us from electronica..dance ..space zip..trance..tribe..house to orchestral..in seconds the beat of his heart and the rhythm in his ear is soul fire..all hail BLACK COFFEE

He’s a king, it’s the taste, the beat, the everything, he’s a genius, I wish I could see him live, these people have no idea how lucky there are, saludes from Costa Rica 🇨🇷

April 2024, and I'm still jamming on this 🔥🔥🙌

It's the first time I've heard black coffee because he's coming to play at a festival here in Mexico and I wanted to listen to him and I was simply speechless this man is on another level I'm simply fascinated by his music that touches your soul 💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️ Greetings from Mexico I look forward to it 💯💯💯

4th week into a lock-down and I've discovered MEUTE and Black Coffee in the last 7 days... productive! What a venue.

This guy's skills for where and how to use the effects are just mind-blowing!

This set is STILL amazing. What a mix.

54:36 Professor Imoto entshontsha imali. The man puts so much effort in his craft that when you simple listen you don't get to realise the hard work and dedication behind everything that he touches. Imagine to put a track in your playlist that you only play less than 5 seconds but yet still believe people need to hear that 5 seconds and it will make a difference in your mix. Big up bhuda, we bow.

Phuma Emabhozeni, Jonga mntase, Black Coffee does The Things That Make The Pot To Be Done. Proudly South African.

This set is ridiculous... haven’t heard anything this good in years. That ain’t Black Coffee ... its Black Jesus

2024 and still listening to this set!

Mr Black Coffee now this is a top top DJ 🧐🎶🎶💪💯🎼🔊well done

Here I am in Hong Kong, sitting on a bench looking at the nice view. Listening to this mix and just being a proudly South African🇿🇦Black Coffee ❤️

This is easily the best set I've ever heard.

Vibrations are so back from the aftermath of decades, built up with so much energy- stunningly this vibration is bringing us so much all together 🙏

If black coffeee isn't playing at my funeral I am not going

Only took me 4 years to get here..but I'm glad I have finally arrived!! Goosebumps Galore Grrrrr 💙🖤

Hope all these people who saw this set live realize how happy they were!!! There's no doubt Black Coffee knows how to build sets to make us feel like we're in a different world.

Our very own South African Black Coffee

This man ain't no competition, he's absolutely extraordinary 👌👌👌

this is not simply a set, it's a story