From The GUSHER Community Shoka Sunflower Brings New Album For Now Keep Dancing

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From The GUSHER Community Shoka Sunflower Brings New Album For Now Keep Dancing

23/8/2025

Shoka Sunflower
Never Miss A Step
Johannesburg

Not all heroes wear capes, some of them live on one. Shoka Sunflower is a fast-rising South African creative adventurer who hits as hard as he writes. There’s a new album that he’s just released called For Now Keep Dancing. Never Miss A Step is one of the clean tracks from the record, so it’s something we can all enjoy. Obviously, if you like what you hear then find the album and hit play. Shoka Sunflower has been working on his sound and creating monuments of art since he was just 16, a talent and a passion nurtured has resulted in this showstopping pinnacle that is still only just the beginning. Written about a boxer called Baby Hake, who is portrayed by Shoka Sunflower himself, the entire album is about the work of a professional fighter. Can you relate? As the founder and driving force behind GUSHER, a South Africa and Beyond Artist’s collective and with attention ranging from BBC Radio to Sound Read Six (that’s me) the world is so ready for this one. Never Miss A Step.

A shuffle style beat begins the music; jazz elements give the drumming a tuneful and soul baring feel. Shoka Sunflower sings, his voice resonates with a subtle African charm. The words make us settle and listen. Like a sweet story, the lyrics elocute gracefully through perfect melody. Juicy music rattles beneath, synths, bass, and drums all work together as the chiming rhythms crash gently over bars of lush chord and meandering harmony. Repeating lines end the piece, reminding us to pay close attention as the relaxing timbre of Shoka Sunflower’s voice fades.

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