Award-winning South African DJ and producer Prince Kaybee has taken a moment to reflect on the architectural foundations of modern music. In a thoughtful post shared on X, the “Fetch Your Life” hitmaker paid a glowing tribute to the creators of Deep House, labeling the genre as the indispensable origin of all house music sub-genres.
Kaybee’s comments come at a time when the global music scene is increasingly dominated by various electronic sounds, yet he insists that they all owe a debt to the “Deep” sound.
The Foundation of Creativity
According to Prince Kaybee, Deep House isn’t just a genre; it’s an inevitable milestone for any serious creative in the electronic space. He argues that even if an artist doesn’t produce Deep House specifically, they will inevitably draw from its well of inspiration.
“Deep House will always be the root of all house music. At least as a creative you’ll in some way encounter an inspiration from Deep House,” Kaybee shared.
While he admitted that “not all songs are worth the inspiration,” he maintained that the genre’s broader influence on mainstream house music is simply undeniable.
Honoring the Architects
The producer didn’t stop at analyzing the sound; he went a step further to honor the human effort behind the movement. Closing his post with a note of sincere appreciation, he addressed the legendary figures who built the scene from the ground up.
“To the fathers and creators of deep house, well done and thank you,” he wrote.
Prince Kaybee’s stance reinforces the importance of knowing one’s musical history—a sentiment that resonates with purists and new-age fans alike as house music continues to evolve across the African continent and the world.
