Two of Tshwane’s rising stars, DJ Silly Bean and Trancemicsoul, have expressed t gratitude to global house music icon Black Coffee after being included in his summer residency at the world-renowned Hï Ibiza club on the Mediterranean island Ibiza.
Silly Bean — whose real name is Moremi Selume, from Ga-Rankuwa — and Trancemicsoul — whose real name is Clement Phaswane, from Atteridgeville — are part of the stellar line-up at what is widely considered the number one club in the world.
The pair took to the decks over the past weekend, entertaining global partygoers with uniquely South African house sounds, and representing Tshwane’s dynamic township talent on one of the biggest international stages in electronic music.
Speaking after their debut, the duo shared their appreciation for the opportunity.
“It’s a dream come true to play in Ibiza, and we’re beyond grateful to Black Coffee for believing in us,” said Silly Bean. “This isn’t only about us, it’s about opening the door for more township artists to step onto the world stage.”
“We’re honoured to represent our communities, our city and our country,” said Trancemicsoul. “We hope our journey inspires young people back home to keep pushing and believe their sound matters.”
The inclusion of the two Pretoria-based DJs in Black Coffee’s prestigious European summer-long residency is being celebrated as a cultural milestone in SA, with Sir Duncan Management, which works closely with Tshwane talent, issuing a statement this week commending the pair and the broader rise of township talent.
“The past few weeks have reaffirmed not only my professional faith but also my deep personal belief in the incredible potential of the youth in Tshwane’s townships,” the statement read. “Through music, these young creatives are placing South Africa’s cultural heritage firmly on the international map.”
Sir Duncan also praised the momentum Pretoria’s music scene has gained, referencing not only the success of Silly Bean and Trancemicsoul abroad but also the recent Scorpion Kings (DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small) concert which packed Loftus Stadium in one of the city’s biggest amapiano events to date.
“From Ibiza to Loftus, the world is seeing the power of Tshwane’s musical exports. We are witnessing a cultural shift where Pretoria is taking over as a cultural capital,” Sir Duncan said.
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