Thakzin Explores New Dimensions of 3 Step on DESIREE’s “Intersexy” Remix
South African DJ-producer DESIREE’s MMiNO label releases Thakzin’s striking reinterpretation of “Intersexy,” a different refraction of light through the Johannesburg artist’s groundbreaking 3Step prism.
With this remix, Thakzin folds his revolutionary fusion of Amapiano, Afro House, and Deep House into new jazzy shapes, moving beyond the percussive pulse that built his name. Mirroring the sweeping arrangement of DESIREE’s original, he filters 3Step’s off-kilter groove through a nimble bounce that promises everything while delivering measured doses of euphoria.
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The collaboration arrives amid Thakzin’s ascent, embraced by international heavyweights including Keinemusik, Black Coffee, and Laurent Garnier and fueled by breakthrough tracks like “The Magnificent Dance” and his remixes of “Yes God” and “Horns In The Sun” that both became global anthems. His willingness to fracture familiar patterns shows the restless innovation driving South African electronic music forward.
“I have huge respect for DESIREE as a genuine artist and personality and I wanted to honour both her artistry and our roots (as we are both of Ivory Park)” emphasizes Thakzin. “I loved the musicality of the piano line so much that I thought immediately to use it as an intro and build around that to create a special moment, without format.”
The “Intersexy (Thakzin Remix)” captures how true artistic understanding can split sound into unexpected colors, tapping into music’s power to transform and expand what’s possible.
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For MMiNO, the remix underscores the label’s mission to amplify African electronic music through uncharted angles and meaningful alliances. Since 2023, DESIREE’s party series and label has elevated diverse voices while directing proceeds to Intersex South Africa.
The “Intersexy (Thakzin Remix)” is out on all digital platforms via MMiNO.