Indian DJ and producer Swarup Varma returns with Shanice!, a high-energy, rhythm-driven release built as a powerful DJ tool for late-night dancefloors and festival peak-time moments. Designed to move crowds instantly, the track blends infectious African log-drum grooves with a restrained yet commanding Afro-house sensibility.
Inspired by the dynamic vocal presence of Michael Dappah, Shanice! leans into groove, repetition, and momentum rather than overstatement. Rolling percussion, weighty low-end, and understated vocal textures create a hypnotic flow that keeps bodies locked into the rhythm. The record has already been road-tested by tastemakers including Kilimanjaro and Dave Nunes, proving its impact in real club and festival environments.
With Shanice!, Swarup Varma continues his exploration of percussive, groove-led electronic music, drawing from Afro and tribal traditions while filtering them through a modern club lens. The track reflects his evolving sound — functional, immersive, and rhythm-first — where movement becomes the narrative and the dancefloor is the destination.
This release further positions Swarup Varma within the growing global exchange between Afro-rooted electronic music and India’s expanding club and festival culture, highlighting his role as a connector between scenes, sounds, and dancefloor energy.
Shanice! is out now: