05/07/2025
Soul Star, Afriindi - Flash A Flashlight
Exclusive Release Date 2025-07-11
All Platforms Release Date 2025-07-25
Label : Future Afro
Catalog : FAM014
Afriindi Re-imagines Benjamin Ball's Classic Flash A Flashlight - A Tribute to Benjamin Ball Rastas for life.
Afriindi steps boldly into the legacy of South African disco with a reimagined version of Flash A Flashlight - Benjamin Ball's iconic synth-boogie hit that once lit up dance floors alongside Brenda & The Big Dudes Weekend. Originally released in the early 1980s, Flash A Flashlight was a defining track of the bubblegum era, fusing reggae grooves with futuristic synths and streetwise charm. Now, decades later, Afriindi breathes new life into the anthem, grounding it in the vibrant textures of deep Afro house while paying homage to the timeless melodies that made the original a South African classic.
Inspired by the rich musical heritage and community energy of Chatsworth, Durban, the cover evokes a street celebration where past and present collide under neon lights. Lending his unmistakable voice to the rework is the acclaimed vocalist Soulstar, whose soulful delivery injects warmth and depth, elevating the track into new emotional territory.
The result is a hypnotic fusion of rhythm, memory, and innovation, melding vintage synth lines with pulsating bass, ancestral percussion, and lush Afro-house arrangements. Set for release in time for the European summer, Afriindi's Flash A Flashlight is more than a cover - its a cultural bridge between eras, scenes, and continents.
A tribute to an enduring classic. A soundtrack for new memories on international dance floors.
