South African deep house pioneer DJ Tears PLK links up with Citizen Sthee on “We Both,” lifted from his studio project “The Pulse of PLK, Pt. 2.”
Both artists carry serious reputations in Mzansi’s underground dance scene, and their patient, rhythmic architecture shows throughout this collaboration. So instead of two producers competing for space, “We Both” plays like a genuine creative conversation – each side contributing without crowding the other out.
The production stays true to DJ Tears PLK’s Kasi Deep foundation. Warm electric piano notes and ambient voicings build slowly, while careful frequency shifts keep the tension rising without any sudden drops. Because that patience is exactly what separates his work from more commercial house records chasing an instant hook.
Citizen Sthee’s contribution adds another layer of depth to the arrangement, and the two clearly understand how to build a full sonic journey together rather than settling for a quick feature. So “We Both” feels less like a collaboration bolted together and more like a shared vision – one built for solitary headphone sessions, sunset lounges, and reflective late-night drives.
Sitting alongside “Like Someone Else” on the same project, “We Both” continues DJ Tears PLK’s run of slow-burning, emotionally rich deep house cuts. With a lush touch of Citizen Sthee running through, this collab earns its place as one of the more immersive tracks on “The Pulse of PLK, Pt. 2.”
Stream “We Both” and tell us – does this DJ Tears PLK and Citizen Sthee pairing deserve a full joint project?
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