Michael Mchunu

Michael Mchunu

Music is amazing. I love finding songs to create mood playlists on Spotify or YouTube Music.

I find mood playlists enhance and release the emotions I could be feeling in a moment. Each one I make serves a purpose; they are included in the soundtrack of “The Great Adventure of Life”.

While having a background in percussion groups and jazz bands, I like paying attention to the instruments involved in the songs. Hence, some of my playlists have little to no words involved; those are moments when emotions need to be respected fully.

For contrast: I’ve also experimented with creating my own music. Having understood the process of selecting the perfect beat and ensuring each word hits its mark allowed me to appreciate the verses in some of my favourite songs.
There’s a great poetic nature in how some songs are structured that will give them acclaim in my personal opinion.

Right now, I’m experimenting with variations of House music to create mixes that can be posted on YouTube. So far, I’ve released Soulful, Deep, Nostalgic and Alternate House music mixes.
I’m slowly navigating my way from house mixes, to other genres like Hiphop, RnB, Indie, Rock and Pop.

Michael on YouTube

Playlists

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Cult of Personality

8 April 2024

The smiling face on your TV. Featuring artist like: Living Colour, The Dollyrots, Recoil, Toyah, CSS, Sleeper, Audioslave, The Divine Comedy

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You Think So?

5 April 2024

Yes, and I’m so excited for your journey! Featuring artists like: Cleo Sol, Solange, Mac Miller, Coldplay, Take That, Rihanna, Elton John, The Smashing Pumpkins

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The Knock-On Effect – Michael Mchunu & The Hoof

4 April 2024

Maybe we can all learn from each other. Featuring artists like: Snarky Puppy, Sampha, Children of Zeus, Little Dragon, A Tribe Called Quest, The Jackson 5, Prince, Marvin Gaye

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April Showers

2 April 2024

Songs for a rainy day – getting progressively more relaxed. Featuring artists like: Thom Yorke, Being As An Ocean, Sébastien Schuller, Strawberry Guy, Tortoise, Daniel Caesar, Patty Griffin, Bonobo, HIRRY, Dustin O’Halloran

A United Front

A United Front

30 March 2024

A playlist with serenity and light tones, inviting you to dance: Featuring artists like: The Emotions, Durand Jones & The Indications, Jill Scott, Drugdealer, Dayo Bello, Yumi Zouma, Joji, Alex Isley.

Just Reach Out

Just Reach Out

30 March 2024

A person is a person through other people. Featuring artists like: Sampha, Rihanna, Don Toliver, SAULT, Mac Miller, Dave, Brent Faiyaz, Kendrick Lamar

We Need You

We Need You

30 March 2024

By nature, you are a valuable part of the whole. Featuring artists like: Kendrick Lamar, J.Cole, Kanye West, Khalid, Lizzo, Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Beiber, Billie Eilish

Against These Odds

Against These Odds

7 March 2024

Any % is Better than Zero %: Featuring artists like: Silversun Pickups, Eminem, Blur, Finger Eleven, The Smashing Pumpkins, Queens of the Stone Age, The White Stripes, Rage Against The Machine

Going Through The Motions

Going Through The Motions

10 January 2024

These motions flow through me, and I experience them. Featuring artists like: Cosmo Pyke, Ravyn Lenae, Polo & Pan,NEIL FRANCES, JMSN, Labrinth, Tenacious D, Van Morrison