Monocles & Slezz

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. South African duo Monocles & Slezz fuse Afro and Deep House with underground roots. From Ska-lla Records to global stages, their releases like 'Dirty Mirror' and 'Going Deep EP' showcase a legacy of innovation and collaboration. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? AKA, Levels Black Coffee, Home Brewed Monocles & Slezz, Good Deeds (Compiled by Monocles and Slezz) Black Coffee’s Home Brewed inspires with soulful Afro House roots, Good Deeds by Monocles & Slezz reflects underground energy and growth, while AKA’s Levels shows how South African hip-hop can achieve global impact with raw power. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Still (feat. Vusani)” This track is a tribute to Vusani Mlisa (RIP), a gospel artist who embraced the challenge of house music with passion. His exceptional energy and artistry shaped the project, leaving a legacy that will never be forgotten. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? Being associated with legendary artists such as Andy Compton and Gene King, our release "Only Love feat Tantra Zawadi and Dana Byrd" being pressed on vinyl. This marked history for us as we started as bedroom music producers to global recognition. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? We aspire to work with top talent across the globe, at this moment we are busy reinventing our duo as it has been a while since we released any music.