South African star THEMBA reimagines Damian Lazarus & Jem Cooke’s ‘Searchin’ with hypnotic remix on Crosstown.

Crosstown Rebels enlists South African Afro-house star THEMBA for a striking remix of Damian Lazarus and Jem Cooke’s ‘Searchin’. Marking his debut on the label, THEMBA reimagines the lead single from Lazarus’ acclaimed ‘Magickal’ LP with two versions: a full-length Club Remix and a streamlined edit. Hypnotic percussion, deep rolling grooves, and atmospheric flourishes transform the original into an expansive late-night weapon, while retaining the emotional core of Jem Cooke’s vocal performance.

With recent remixes spanning Vintage Culture to Calvin Harris & David Guetta, plus standout shows at Red Rocks, Hï Ibiza, and London’s KOKO, THEMBA has become one of Afro-house’s most distinctive global voices. His remix of ‘Searchin’ showcases that individuality in full force, introducing layered percussion and widescreen textures that push the track into darker, more atmospheric territory; a fresh take that sits naturally within the Crosstown Rebels catalogue while signalling an exciting new connection between artist and label.

Damian Lazarus feat. Jem Cooke ‘Searchin’ (Themba Remix) is out now on Crosstown Rebels – buy HERE.

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