Shimza for Cercle at Citadelle de Sisteron, France

Feel the groove with Shimza’s afro house set at Citadelle de Sisteron, France for Cercle.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST: SHIMZA

Unquestionably one of South Africa’s brightest talents, Shimza, born Ashley Raphala, is a renowned DJ, music producer and leading light of the global afro house scene. Hailing from Tembisa, he has gained widespread recognition for his skillful sets, soulful beats and infectious energy.

ABOUT THE LOCATION: CITADELLE DE SISTERON, FRANCE

The Citadelle de Sisteron is 800 years of history and architecture: a 14th-century fortification overlooking the French city of Sisteron, caught between the majestic Alps, the emerald Durance river, and the balmy region of Provence.

Thanks to Ville de Sisteron for the warm welcome.

SET TRACKLIST

00:00 Shimza - ID
07:30 Shimza & Charlee - ID
13:05 Shimza & Franky Wah - ID
16:32 Culoe De Song - Dubdogs (unreleased)
20:59 Chopstar - Mash up (unreleased)
26:50 DJEFF - Zua Ngai lelo (Instrumental) (unreleased)
32:08 Afrokillerz - Happy
37:22 Shimza - ID
41:30 Dorian Craft ft. Ren Ocean - All I Can
47:00 Caiiro - Batumi w/ Roland Clark - “I Get Deep” accapella
52:13 Shimza & Klement Bonelli - Sail Away (unreleased)
57:30 Shimza & Jnr SA - Euphoria (unreleased)
1:04:25 ID - ID
1:08:45 ID - ID
1:13:46 Elderbrook & Shimza - Places (Shimza Club Mix)
1:19:01 NIKIA SUNCHILD ft. Shoba - Mapenzi Maji (Afro Worriers Remix)
1:23:40 Shimza & Camelphat feat. Idd Aziz - Bado
1:28:30 Bun Xapa - Stockholm (unreleased)
1:33:50 Shimza - ID
1:39:43 Shimza & Alex Wann - Skill of Love (unreleased)
1:44:44 Breyth - 12 Bells (unreleased)
1:52:02 Shimza & Aloe Blacc - Darling
1:57:40 Shimza ft. Rachael Chinouriri - Parachute
2:00:20 Shimza, Maline Aura - Citadelle (Cercle Records)

This artistic performance has been recorded live.

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[shanomintie]

All my fellow South Africans let’s show some love here ———> 🕺🏻🔥❤️🤗

[ChrisVanouu]

What an incredible SET ! Never heard Shimza before today, awesome artist !

[Dr_Faroukou]

Been going through a hella rough time in my life since my dad died last year. This set got me releasing a lot of tension that I didn't even know has built inside me.

[emkisn]

Cercle did it again, fantastic DJ and location. I didn't know Shimza before this, but now I'm already a fan, it was soo good.

[DjMASHDEE]

Heart this if u always come back to listen to his track Euphoria 🙌🔥😩❤️Danko Ashley Raphala

[ayouberrraki]

South Africans DJs are the best in the world ❤🎶

[melraphadu]

South Africa stand up, a moment for Shimza !!!🇿🇦🙌🏾🔥

[emk-xx]

shoutout to the cercle videographers and editors who created this cinematic masterpiece

What a set by Shimza!!

[sajidhamin]

One day I’ll Be Raising the Kenyan Flag 🇰🇪🔥. Shimza is Fire !

[Cryaxxx]

This is incredible, Shimza on Cercle!! What a time to be alive, SA stand up!

[Thulz.]

Shimza the whole 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 is proud of you for showcasing African talent 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[Iva]

First three tracks are UNREAL. A perfect mixture of energy, emotion, rhythm, and depth, the opening is just chilling. This is going to be one of the legendary sets for years to come.

[j.tpetrus]

Whoever is flying this drone deserves some praise 🔥

[matchboxco]

That smile on his face is the reason why you want to make

[masekoamengaaron]

Shout out to everyone in this comment section for giving shimza his flowers without trying to compare him to any other dj, that shows true love and respect

[YourRecyclingBuddy]

guys you can see the passion on Shimzas face 😭😭!!! what an artist !!!!

[alexanderkrickovic]

This is one of the best sets I have heard in 15 years!! What a legend! Gotta look more into this fella

[djiben]

The camera movements around the drop at 1:02:00 are something else. Incredible work from Cercle (post)production team. Thank you for making us feel the connection.

[mnonopeliboyce]

Shout-out to the girls waving the SA flag and to those dudes holding them up. We as Saffas are proud of y'all 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️🙏🏼

[Icerberg]

This is simply beautiful! Upbeat, great dj skills, makes you dance and loose yourself in the moment