Monateng is a high-voltage Afro-tech house collaboration that brings together South African legends Black Motion, the invigorating energy of Spice Drums, and DJ Buckz to deliver a rhythmic anthem soaked in celebratory intensity. The track marks a premiere release dropping 12 September 2025, clearly positioned for peak-time sets and major dancefloors.
Black Motion and Spice Drums recently appeared on Khululeka featuring Professor and King Monopoly.
Musically, the song fuses deep Afro-house percussion with techno-inspired textures, creating a groove that feels both spiritually rooted and futuristically bold. Black Motion’s mastery of organic feels—hand drumming, soulful chants, layered textures—meets Spice Drums’ crisp rhythmic production and DJ Buckz’s club sensibility. The result is a layered soundscape featuring pulsing bass, richly textured beats, and atmospheric synths that evoke joy, energy, and expansive movement.
The mood is electric—Monateng feels like the sound of a celebratory ritual: joyous, communal, and massive — a sonic declaration that the season has officially arrived. The fusion of tribal energy and modern Afro-tech aesthetics gives it broad appeal for both mainstream and underground audiences.
What sets Monateng apart is its seamless blend of earthy percussion and polished electronic production. There’s a cinematic sweep to the arrangement: the track unfolds like a journey—building from grounded tribal rhythms into euphoric, synth-fueled chorus moments. Whether experienced live or through the visualizer premiere, it feels immersive and revelatory.
Black Motion & Spice Drums – Monateng ft. DJ Buckz
Black Motion & Spice Drums – Monateng ft. DJ Buckz
