Shimza & Co

Afro-tech powerhouse Shimza returns to New York on April 3rd for a highly anticipated edition of Shimza & Co, hosted inside the Knockdown Center. Joining him are American talent &friends, London-born Massuma, and Miami-based FALYN. Known for its massive industrial layout, soaring ceilings, glass details, and epic sound system, the venue is built for full-sensory dance experiences.

If you were there last September under the K Bridge, you already know how deep this can go. That show—with Spencer Brown, Wakyin, and Mikey Lion—felt less like a concert and more like a movement. Now, Shimza is back to take things even further.

Hailing from Tembisa, South Africa, Shimza is one of the most commanding forces in Afro-tech music. Behind the decks since he was a teenager, he’s earned global recognition for his technical mastery, deep emotional connection to the music, and powerful, story-driven sets. From Boiler Room Johannesburg to Ultra South Africa, Paradise Ibiza, and SXM Festival, Shimza brings a presence that’s felt long after the final track ends.

His Cercle performance at the Citadelle de Sisteron in France stands as one of his most iconic sets to date—a cinematic, high-altitude journey that captured the attention of the global dance community. And in 2020, his livestream from Robben Island wasn’t just a performance—it was a cultural statement, connecting music with history in a way only Shimza can.

Outside the booth, Shimza is a builder. His label, Kunye Records, is dedicated to platforming African talent on a global stage. His One Man Show has raised funds and awareness for underserved communities while showcasing some of South Africa’s most legendary artists.

And his ongoing collaborations—from studio cuts with Aloe Blacc to surprise B2Bs with Black Coffee—continue to shape the sound of Afro-electronic music around the world.

Joining Shimza is &friends, the musical project of San Diego raised, Dubai based artist Sean Thomas. &friends has performed at major festivals including Coachella, Outside Lands, CRSSD, Electric Castle, and SXM Festival, bringing his melodic and Afro influenced sound to stages across New York, Miami, Marrakech, Madrid, Mexico City, Rio, Paris, London, Dubai, and beyond . With more than 70 million streams across platforms and over three million monthly listeners on Spotify, he has built a strong international following .

Beyond touring, he is the founder of the label Hidden Hands, supporting emerging artists and expanding his creative vision through curated extended experience showcases that transform venues into immersive environments .

Joining Shimza is Massuma, the London born artist whose breakout Afro house single “Contesto” climbed to number two on the Afro House charts and earned support from Adam Port, Rampa, &ME, Carlita, Shimza, and Alok.

Before stepping into the Afro house space, Massuma built his foundation in the UK as a grime producer and hip hop DJ, later securing a residency in Camden that opened doors into London’s Mayfair club circuit. He has since performed on international stages while preparing a new wave of releases that continue to gain backing from key names across the global house scene.

Based in Miami, Florida, FALYN emerged on the afro electronic dance music scene in late 2023. Known as an afro house queen in Miami, she transforms her mixes into spiritually charged journeys that have gained recognition both nationally and internationally, from Morocco to California.

This April, Shimza & Co takes over Knockdown Center. Expect a marathon set from Shimza, powerful support from &friends, Massuma, and FALYN, and a night that builds from deep grooves to peak-time moments with intention. With this lineup in place, the journey is set—one room, one sound, and a dancefloor locked in from start to finish.