Fynite releases two versions of debut single “On The Edge”

“On The Edge” went on to lead Fynite’s debut EP, Rooted In Afro. soWHAT Records released the four-track EP in 2020, and it also contains “You’re My Ghost”, “Call On Me” and “Keep Falling”. The South African producer, who now lists Cape Town as his base, later released the 2023 compilation Southern Amapiano Vol 1 on soWHAT. His Bandcamp page shows new singles still coming out in 2026, among them “Talk To Me”, “Sangoma’s Theme” and “No Turning Back”.

The single and its two versions

Before this release, Fynite worked as a soulful house and Afro house producer. According to the release announcement, he had several chart-toppers in South Africa and releases on Soul Candi, Defected (UK) and Strictly Rhythm (USA) under different aliases. “On The Edge” was his debut single under the Fynite name, and it covered a wider range of sounds than his earlier club work.

The song came out in two production versions:

• Future bass / electro-pop version: released on Sirup Music, a Swiss dance company. The announcement said the label had released music by Avicii, Nora En Pure and Kyle Watson. This version came with its own official video.
• Afro house version: released on Fynite Sounds, the producer’s own imprint.

Both versions came out in 2019, and both feature an emotional indie-style vocal by Mary Clare. At launch the single was added to Spotify’s official House Nation (South Africa) and New Music Friday playlists.

The London video

Fynite directed and filmed the official video for “On The Edge” himself during a trip to London. He shot it at several spots around the city, including the South Bank, the London Underground and Borough Market. The video for the Afro house version premiered on the YouTube channel Child of House.

In 2019 Fynite was described as being based in Johannesburg and Tel Aviv. His more recent profiles and press place him in Cape Town.

What came next: from planned singles to the debut EP

In late 2019 Fynite planned two more singles before the end of that year. One was “Keep Falling”, an 1980s-style synthwave track that was set to come out on the German label Kiez Beats. The other was “You’re My Ghost” on Fynite Sounds. That was the plan at the time. Both songs ended up on his debut EP instead.

Rooted In Afro came out in 2020 on soWHAT Records. This boutique South African label has also released productions by Qness, DJ Ganyani, Black Coffee, Sio, UPZ and Cuebur. IDM Magazine reviewed the EP in June 2020 and described its four tracks as moody Afro house with indie-influenced vocals. Fynite said his goal was to combine indie songwriting with Afro house production, and he directed and shot the EP’s music videos himself. According to IDM Magazine, the three lead singles were playlisted by national, provincial, community and campus radio stations in South Africa.

Southern Amapiano Vol 1 moved Fynite’s catalogue toward amapiano. It includes Khanyisa, Marcus MC and Lady Du’s “Bheka Mina Ngedwa” and a new version of UPZ and Black Motion’s “Afrika Wo-man”. It also has MFR Souls’ “Sthandwa Sami” featuring Bassie, which samples UPZ’s “Pure Surprise”. Today Beatport lists Fynite as an amapiano and Afro house producer signed to soWHAT Records.

FAQ

Who sings on Fynite’s “On The Edge”?

Mary Clare sings the vocal on both versions of the song. Her indie-style performance holds the record together, whether over the future bass production or the Afro house mix. Fynite produced both versions.

When was “On The Edge” released?

Both versions came out in 2019. The future bass and electro-pop version was released on Sirup Music, and the Afro house version on Fynite Sounds. The song was later included on the Rooted In Afro EP in 2020.

What is on the Rooted In Afro EP?

It is Fynite’s four-track debut EP, released in 2020 on soWHAT Records. The tracks are “On The Edge”, “You’re My Ghost”, “Call On Me” and “Keep Falling”. IDM Magazine described the sound as moody Afro house with indie-influenced vocals.

Did “Keep Falling” come out on Kiez Beats?

In 2019 the plan was for “Keep Falling” to come out as a single on the German label Kiez Beats. The track ended up on Rooted In Afro through soWHAT Records. Use the EP version if you are trying to find it today.

Where is Fynite based, and what does he release now?

In 2019 he was described as based in Johannesburg and Tel Aviv. His current profiles and 2023 press list Cape Town, South Africa. He now works in amapiano as well as Afro house, and his Bandcamp page shows singles released in 2026.

Has Fynite worked with big South African names?

Fynite has said he worked with producers such as Black Motion, Black Coffee and Cuebur before his debut EP. His 2023 compilation Southern Amapiano Vol 1 features MFR Souls, Khanyisa, Marcus MC, UPZ and Black Motion.

Sources

• IDM Magazine: “Fynite: Rooted In Afro” (EP review, 2020)
• ZiFM Stereo: “Fynite Drops ‘Southern Amapiano Vol 1’ Compilation EP” (2023)
• Fynite on Bandcamp: artist discography and “Ghost, Ghost” release page
• Beatport: Fynite artist profile
• Viberate: Fynite artist profile
• VIP Booking directory: Sirup Music GmbH