A spectacular nod to jazz-infused house music. Gundo Sax provides a live, breathing saxophone melody that weaves effortlessly through Da Gifto’s crisp percussive layers. It stands out as one of the most organic and danceable tracks on the EP. 3. Pixels (feat. Mr Groove SA)
The percussion is refined—less focus on harsh, noisy drums and more on deep, rolling log drums that support the melody rather than overpower it. Da Gifto - Grateful EP Vol. 2
Grateful EP Vol. 2 is a refined collection of soulful and deep house music by South African producer , released on June 9, 2023 A spectacular nod to jazz-infused house music
: Expansions on instrumental jazz and electronic house fusion. Grateful EP Vol
. Fans have praised the project for being "perfection" and "a work of art," noting that it manages to feel both fresh and classic in the soulful house genre. Tracklist & Notable Collaborations The EP features a strong lineup of collaborators, including Brandon Dhludhlu , whose synergy with Da Gifto remains a standout highlight. Sul'inyembezi (feat. Bikie):
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The EP opens not with a beat, but with ambient field recordings and a voicemail from Da Gifto’s grandmother. When the 808s finally drop, they hit with Gospel-like reverence. Lyrically, Da Gifto sets the tone: "Woke up with my sins on zero / Yesterday's sorrow is tomorrow's hero." This track serves as the thesis statement for the entire project—gratitude as a proactive discipline, not a reactive emotion.