South African house heavyweight Zakes Bantwini has reimagined Gregor Salto’s “Your Friend” featuring Chappell, bringing his distinctive musical identity to a record that first reached dance floors in 2009.
Released today, 16 October 2026, “Your Friend (Zakes Bantwini Remix)” connects the original’s house music legacy with Zakes’ approach to African electronic music.
A New Chapter for a Dance Floor Favourite
Originally released through G-Rex Music, “Your Friend” brought together Dutch DJ and producer Gregor Salto and vocalist Chappell. Seventeen years later, the track returns with a new interpretation from one of South Africa’s most recognised dance music artists.
Zakes approaches the record with a fresh perspective, drawing on his ability to combine South African musical influences with contemporary electronic production. The remix introduces his creative identity to an established favourite while giving longtime listeners a new way to connect with the song.
Zakes Bantwini Builds on His Global Journey
With a catalogue that includes “Osama”, “Asanda”, “Clap Your Hands” and “Juju”, Zakes has spent more than two decades developing a sound that connects African rhythms with international dance floors.
His global recognition reached a significant milestone in 2023 when he won a Grammy Award for “Bayethe” alongside Nomcebo Zikode and Wouter Kellerman.
The new remix adds to that journey, extending his work across the international house music landscape and placing his South African musical perspective at the centre of a cross-border collaboration.
Gregor Salto’s Sound Across Cultures
Gregor Salto has built his international reputation through a style of house music that draws on Latin, Afro and soul influences.
Records such as “Magalenha”, “Para Voce”, “Can’t Stop Playing” and “Canoa” reflect an approach rooted in musical exchange, bringing different sounds and traditions into a shared dance floor space.
That background gives “Your Friend” a natural meeting point with Zakes’ artistry, connecting two producers whose music reaches across scenes and audiences.
“Your Friend” Remix Out Now
“Your Friend (Zakes Bantwini Remix)” by Gregor Salto featuring Chappell is out now through Universal Music Africa in Africa and Salto Sounds in the rest of the world.
The release brings a new chapter to the 2009 record, offering existing fans a fresh interpretation and introducing it to another generation of house music listeners.
