Macho
by DESIREE and Emmanuel Jal
— Released 11th June 2026
Driven by hypnotic Afro-house rhythms and rooted in the call-and-response traditions of African music, "Macho" captures the dynamic exchange between a DJ and the dancefloor. The track unites two boundary-pushing pan-African artists whose careers have been defined by defying expectations. Now, their worlds collide in a collaboration that feels both organic, global, and excitingly unexpected.
Emmanuel effortlessly weaves together four languages, including Kiswahili, Nuer, Arabic and English, reflecting a life lived across South Sudan, Sudan, Kenya, England and Canada. The result is a powerful cultural fusion, blending his global journey with DESIREE's roots in Ivory Park and South Africa's thriving club scene. Together, they explore what happens when distinct histories and experiences converge through music.
Macho
by DESIREE and Emmanuel Jal
— Released 11th June 2026
Driven by hypnotic Afro-house rhythms and rooted in the call-and-response traditions of African music, "Macho" captures the dynamic exchange between a DJ and the dancefloor. The track unites two boundary-pushing pan-African artists whose careers have been defined by defying expectations. Now, their worlds collide in a collaboration that feels both organic, global, and excitingly unexpected.
Emmanuel effortlessly weaves together four languages, including Kiswahili, Nuer, Arabic and English, reflecting a life lived across South Sudan, Sudan, Kenya, England and Canada. The result is a powerful cultural fusion, blending his global journey with DESIREE's roots in Ivory Park and South Africa's thriving club scene. Together, they explore what happens when distinct histories and experiences converge through music.