eMalahleni · Mpumalanga
Focused on the
Sound.
Driven by the
Beat.
The new sonic standard in eMalahleni — specialising in Amapiano and Maskandi-infused Hip-Hop.
Listen to Our Sound
Straight out of the room
Four tracks from the Phokus catalogue. Press play — headphones on, or turn the phone speaker up and hear how the low end still holds.
Izolo
Phyl PhlySka babona bale sona
Phyl PhlyUmkhanyiso (The Light)
Phyl PhlyAbout Phokus Studios
Joburg-standard production, built for Mpumalanga
Founded by entrepreneur and music producer Phillip Phoku, Phokus Studios bridges traditional culture and modern commercial hits — bringing the sound quality artists used to chase in Johannesburg straight to eMalahleni.
High-end gear, clean acoustics, and a professional workflow carry every session from raw vocal tracking through to radio-ready mastering.
We don't just record songs — we protect artists. Legal split-sheets, SAMRO support, and B-BBEE Level 1 professional standards on every project.
Services & Rate Card
Pick your session,
know the price up front
The Vibe Check
R350 / hr1-hour session for quick vocal overdubs or voiceovers.
The Beat Lockdown
R1,200 / block4-hour recording block for vocals or beat production.
The Phokus EP
R5,50020-hour retainer for a full 4–5 track project, includes demo masters.
Log Drum Mix & Master
R1,500 / trackFull mix with phone-speaker optimization and sub-bass saturation.
Radio-Ready Master
R500 / trackFinal commercial mastering, calibrated to -8 LUFS.
Legal & Splits Support
R250 / trackOfficial split-sheet generation and SAMRO registration assistance.
Equipment & Spec Sheet
The technical backbone behind every mix
Control & Audio
- Focusrite Scarlett interface with Air Mode
- PreSonus Eris studio monitors
- ADAM Audio monitoring
Production & Keys
- Arturia MiniLab MkII MIDI controller
- FL Studio / Studio One workflows
Vocal Recording
- Professional condenser microphones
- Pop filters & isolated floor stands
Interactive Booking Form