: The original track was composed by Jerah (G.C. Mothusi) and features the soulful vocals of Thantaswa.
Watch the original version of this South African house classic to see how the foundation for Spin Worx's remix was laid: Cry, Kill & Die feat Thantaswa (Original Version) Jerah One Eyed Monkey YouTube• Feb 15, 2024 Jerah feat. Thantaswa- Cry, Kill, Die (Spin Worx Bootleg)
: Spin Worx, a producer noted for his "Made With Love" series and numerous soulful bootlegs, provides a version that emphasizes a smooth, downtempo groove while preserving the emotional weight of the original lyrics. Jerah feat. Thantaswa - Cry, Kill, Die (Spin Worx Bootleg)
The original track is considered an "old school" house classic in South Africa. Over the years, it has been a popular subject for various remixes, including versions by:
"Cry, Kill, Die" is a hallmark of South African house music, originally released in by Jerah featuring the vocals of Thantaswa under Soul Candi Records . The Spin Worx Bootleg , released on January 7, 2020, as part of the album Side A PRJKT I. , reimagines this classic through a deep house lens, characterized by the atmospheric and "chilled" production style synonymous with the Pretoria deep house scene. Production and Remix Context : The original track was composed by Jerah (G
: A remix featured on DJ Euphonik's For The Love Of House 2 .
: The bootleg is available for digital purchase and streaming via Spin Worx's Bandcamp, where it is tagged under deep house and chillout. Musical Significance Thantaswa- Cry, Kill, Die (Spin Worx Bootleg) :
: Known for their "Spiritual Mix" that highlights tribal and afro-house elements.