Thirty years ago, Robert Miles made music history with ‘Children’ – a track that blended emotional piano melodies with club-ready rhythms, climbed to #1 in more than a dozen countries, and laid the foundation for the dream house/dream trance movement. Today, the iconic instrumental returns in a whole new form with a voice that carries it straight into the African savanna on ‘Hutia’, an afro house reinvention featuring Kikuyu lyrics performed by Kenyan singer-songwriter Sofiya Nzau.
This new production comes courtesy of Dutch DJ and producer Madism, a Spotify heavyweight with over a billion streams and remix credits for artists such as Lewis Capaldi, James Arthur, Dermot Kennedy, and Sam Smith. Madism takes the original piano melody and weaves it into a richly layered afro house track that preserves the atmospheric essence of ‘Children’ while guiding the track into a rhythmic soundscape.
In ‘Hutia’, Sofiya Nzau, who first gained attention with Zerb’s viral hit ‘Mwaki’ in 2023, sings in Kikuyu – the language of Kenya’s largest ethnic group – about longing, closeness, and the intoxicating power of love. “Tondu wahutia wahutia … Ukangorokia” captures a moment where touch upends everything and overwhelms the senses.
What broke new ground for trance three decades ago, inspiring generations of artists from Tiësto to Paul van Dyk, is reborn with ‘Hutia’. At once a heartfelt tribute to Robert Miles and a bold new interpretation, it breathes new life into a track that has never lost its magic.
‘Hutia’ by Sofiya Nzau, Madism and Robert Miles is out now via Warner Music Central Europe.
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About Sofiya Nzau:
Born in Murang’a County, Kenya, Sofiya Nzau brings the language and melodies of her Kikuyu heritage to dancefloors around the world. She rose to global attention as the unmistakable voice on Zerb’s viral hit Mwaki (2023), a song about forbidden love that captivated millions on TikTok, with its official video shot in Kenya’s iconic Hell’s Gate National Park. In 2024, she became the first East African artist to surpass 10 million monthly Spotify listeners, and in 2025, she made history as the first Kenyan artist to perform at Tomorrowland, sharing the stage with Steve Aoki. By fusing traditional Kenyan storytelling with club-ready production, Nzau exemplifies a new generation of artists who transcend borders and bring African perspectives to the heart of global electronic music.
About Madism:
Dutch producer and DJ Madism has quickly emerged as one of the most in-demand talents in electronic music. His remixes for renowned artists such as Lewis Capaldi, James Arthur, Dermot Kennedy, Sam Smith, JP Saxe, Julia Michaels, The Killers, James Bay, Paloma Faith, Ella Henderson, Tom Grennan and Sam Fischer, as well as his original compositions, have amassed over one billion streams on Spotify. Having started playing the piano at the age of six and performing in a band with childhood friends, Madism honed his craft through years of dedication, developing a signature style rooted in organic, original sounds. Today, he is a highly skilled singer, pianist, and guitarist, and the world is watching to see what this Dutch producer will create next.
About Robert Miles:
Born Roberto Concina in Switzerland in 1969 and raised in Italy, Robert Miles made music history in the mid-90s. With Children, he delivered not only a worldwide hit in 1995, but also shaped an entire genre: Dream House, a fusion of haunting piano melodies and club-ready beats. His debut album Dreamland topped charts across the globe, sold millions of copies, and earned him accolades such as the Brit Award. However, Miles was far from a one-hit wonder; albums such as 23:AM and Organik showcased his vision for electronic music as a realm of atmosphere, emotion and sonic experimentation. Later, he launched his own label, S:alt Records, and collaborated across genres and disciplines. Although he passed away in 2017 at the young age of 47, Robert Miles’s legacy continues to echo in clubs and playlists worldwide – a reminder that dance music can carry both energy and emotional depth.
