Benklawk & Mabutana - Damage Control

  • Slow and sumptuous deep house from Johannesburg.
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  • Family Things Vol. 2 is a globetrotting EP from the German label Deep Inspiration Show Records, with representation from Detroit, Croatia and South Africa on their latest 12-inch. The whole EP is a masterclass in lush deep house. My favorite cut is from Benklawk & Mabutana, AKA Johannesburg duo Tebogo Skhosana and Buti Messiase. More than just the best name I've seen in ages (it took me a second, but say "Benklawk" out loud), "Damage Control" is everything you want when watching the sunset somewhere warm and humid, with loping hand drums, dreamy pads, moody pianos and a sweeping nighttime atmosphere.
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