Beatportal Exclusive: Kitty Amor & Lazarusman’s “The Black Dream” Is a Manifesto for Representation and Rhythm

More than rhythm or melody, this release captures a feeling: the complexity of being a Black artist in electronic music, the drive to push past expectations, and the power of creating from a place of truth. Kitty and Lazarusman aren’t trying to explain themselves — they’re simply presenting an honest sound shaped by experience, history, and intention. Set for release on Realm Records, The Black Dream is a conversation in rhythm — one that speaks to those who’ve felt unseen, and those ready to listen more deeply.

As Kitty Amor’s reputation has grown — taking her from London clubs to global festivals like Glastonbury, Tomorrowland, and Ultra — so too has the sense of responsibility she carries into every set. Her rising profile isn’t just personal success; it’s a visible marker for young Black creatives who rarely see themselves reflected at the top of the bill. “Every stage I perform on — whether big or small — I’m aware that I’m representing more than myself,” she says. “It’s every Black child with a dream of doing this, every person who doesn’t see their story represented.” Kitty’s performances are intentional acts. For her, DJing is a form of energetic exchange — not just about track selection, but about affirming that space belongs to everyone, and rhythm can hold deeper meaning.

That drive to create meaningful space is what led Kitty to launch her label, Mahaba Music. Built with the intention to uplift underrepresented voices and showcase soulful, percussive house grounded in Afrocentric traditions, Mahaba is more than a home for records — it’s a place where artists can bring their full selves to the table. “Self-empowerment is a conscious choice of mine every day,” Kitty explains. “There’s no better title than The Black Dream to describe what we’re trying to do — not just with this track, but with everything the label stands for.” While Mahaba remains a key home for her curatorial energy, this new release finds a natural place on Realm Records, a label that shares her commitment to forward-thinking, emotionally resonant club music.

From the first moments of The Black Dream, you can tell it’s a record that makes space for words. Lazarusman’s voice arrives with quiet command — poetic, deliberate, clear. And that clarity didn’t happen by accident. “When I’m working with vocals like this, I always come back to the idea that less is more,” Kitty says. “I wanted his voice to sit in the track the way a thought sits in your mind — not fighting for attention, but impossible to ignore.” The production is stripped-back but pulsing, designed to frame rather than distract. There’s no clutter, no flash. Just a beat that walks steadily beside the message, allowing each word to land with purpose. Set for release on Realm Records, the track is a masterclass in restraint — and a reminder that dance music can carry weight without losing its groove.

Kitty’s connection to Afro house isn’t an aesthetic choice — it’s personal, cultural, and generational. Her sound draws from years of studying African rhythm structures, listening to diasporic grooves, and understanding where these beats come from and what they carry. “I’ve been performing in South Africa for six years now, and something that’s always struck me is how powerful music is there,” she says. “Every kid wants to be a DJ. Music isn’t just entertainment — it’s hope, it’s expression, it’s a way to live.” The Black Dream honors that energy. It speaks to a movement already in motion — one led by artists like Shimza, Da Capo, Kasango, Vanco, and Thakzin, whose music refuses compromise while reshaping the global dance conversation.

Lazarusman’s vocal on The Black Dream doesn’t rely on metaphor or abstraction — it speaks plainly, confidently, and with a quiet urgency. Inspired by life in Johannesburg and the systemic inequalities that define it, his words cut through with lived experience. “African and Black artists have to do twice the work to get half the credit,” he says. “I wanted to highlight that reality, not as a complaint — but as a fact that people need to acknowledge.” His delivery is measured, avoiding melodrama in favor of something more grounded. The impact comes from the truth itself — and the way it’s allowed to sit in the track, uninterrupted and unfiltered. It’s the kind of voice you stop dancing to listen to — and Realm Records is giving it the wide platform it deserves.

For all the progress in electronic music, Kitty knows the playing field is still far from level. Touring internationally has revealed the subtle — and not-so-subtle — ways that race, gender, and geography still shape perception. “There are spaces where my presence is still treated as a novelty — like I’m lucky to be there, instead of fully deserving of that space,” she says. “It’s frustrating, but it’s also motivating.” The Black Dream doesn’t just describe this dynamic — it challenges it. It puts artistry before optics, depth before hype. And in doing so, it asks the scene to question its assumptions and expand its vision of what excellence looks and sounds like.

In a scene that often moves fast and forgets quickly, The Black Dream is a rare kind of release — one that slows things down just enough to make you feel something more. It’s a record built with care, layered with meaning, and delivered with the confidence of two artists who know exactly who they are and what they’re trying to say. Kitty Amor and Lazarusman didn’t just make a track — they created a space. A space for reflection, for rhythm, and for a dream that’s still unfolding.