VANCO LINKS UP WITH DEELA ON ELECTRIFYING COMEBACK SINGLE ‘REPEAT’

By Henry Samuel April 18, 2026 3 min read

Johannesburg-based DJ and producer Vanco releases his highly anticipated new single ‘Repeat’, featuring rising British-Nigerian artist DEELA.

A certified weapon in his DJ sets over the past six months, ‘Repeat’ has already been road-tested across international dancefloors, consistently sending crowds into pandemonium. Driven by a pulsating, high-energy production, the track is built around Vanco’s rolling rhythms and signature synth stabs, providing the perfect backdrop for DEELA’s hypnotic vocal hook: “dance, top of the league, I don’t compete, dance.” The result is a track that captures the raw, cyclical energy of the dancefloor, designed to be felt as much as heard.

Speaking on the release, Vanco says:

“‘Repeat’ is a special record to me, and the perfect follow-up record for where I’m at right now. I’ve been a fan of DEELA’s for years so it was great to get in the studio and cook up some magic. Thank you for the support and be sure to run up ‘Repeat’!”

Premiered by DJ Target exclusively on his BBC 1Xtra show last night, ‘Repeat’ arrives with serious momentum behind it, and marks the South African’s first original production since the monumental success of ‘Ma Tnsani (Yalla Habibi)’ featuring AYA. The previous release not only became a global dancefloor staple, but was officially crowned the #1 most Shazamed track in Ibiza of 2025, and has since surpassed 100 million streams worldwide – firmly cementing Vanco’s place at the forefront of global electronic music.

Since then, Vanco has continued his unstoppable ascent. His ‘In Joburg’ mix of the Ciza’s 3-Step anthem ‘Isaka 6AM’ has amassed over 40 million streams, further proving that in creative terms, everything Vanco touches turns to gold.

Vanco’s global demand continues to surge, with a packed run of international dates locked in across the coming months. Following the release of ‘Repeat’, he will take the track to dancefloors worldwide, including sets in Milan (17 April), Ibiza (8th May), London (23rd May), Amsterdam (30th June), Hï Ibiza (1st June), Lisbon (18th June) and a debut set at Tomorrowland (17th July), amongst many others to be revealed very soon.

Hailing from Douglasdale, Johannesburg, Vanco has carved out a distinctive sonic identity rooted in house music, blending cinematic textures and global electronic influences. Known for his eclectic style, his productions are driven by powerful basslines, thundering percussion and rich, emotive vocals, all interwoven with an unmistakable African flavour. A storyteller at heart, his music reflects both his heritage and his global outlook.

Across his career, he has released music on his own ALGRA imprint as well as Sony Music, Universal Music Group, Get Physical, Defected and Sondela Recordings. His collaborative catalogue includes His unofficial edit of Tyla’s ‘Water’ became a global club phenomenon, dominating dancefloors from Ibiza to beyond, while earning support from some of the most influential names in electronic music including Rampa (Keinemusik), Black Coffee, Themba, &ME, Pete Tong and Masters At Work (Louie Vega).

A seasoned performer, Vanco has played extensively across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and beyond, with appearances spanning Ultra South Africa, Ibiza, Santorini, Dubai, Bali, Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Turkey and Portugal among many others. Career highlights include debut performances at Blue Marlin Ibiza, Club Chinois and Savaya Bali, alongside appearances at Mixmag Lab South Africa, Defected’s London studios, and Ibiza Global Radio.

With ‘Repeat’, Vanco not only builds on the legacy of his record-breaking success but sets the tone for what promises to be another defining year, continuing his rise as a truly global force in electronic music.

Stream it here.