JUNGLE BEATS - Part 1

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Release Date: 6th August 2021

Few albums manage to evoke a time and place with such startling effect as the unlikely collaboration Leave the Bones (out August 6th), between the multi-generational Haitian band Lakou Mizik and Grammy-winning electronic music artist Joseph Ray.

Since its inception Lakou Mizik has sought to re-define people’s conceptions of Haiti through its music. The nine piece band, formed in 2010, is emblematic of the melting pot that is Haiti’s musical culture. Lakou’s figurehead, Sanba Zao, one of only ten original Sanba poets left, played a central role in Haiti’s Rasin (roots) movement of the 1980s which sought to re-imagine traditional Haitian Vodou music through radical experimentation with modern instruments. This spirit of Haiti’s rich musical history underpins Lakou Mizik today; a multi-generational genre-blending ensemble that plays traditional Haitian music with a punk energy and a deep sense of their heritage. 

Joseph Ray, a Grammy winner and founding member of the pioneering Platinum selling electronic music trio, NERO, had never heard of Lakou when he arrived in Haiti in 2015, having volunteered to teach a course at Haiti’s only music production and audio engineering school, the Artist's Institute. Ray stumbled on Lakou at a tiny beach side club in Jakmel; the scene that night was frenetic and ecstatic, evocative of the spirit of Ray’s early electronic music clubbing experiences. The band’s organic power entranced Ray, who saw the possibility of merging his cinematic electronic production style with Lakou’s own traditional dance rhythms. Their subsequent six year journey led to Leave the Bones, teaching Ray more about himself and music than any other period in his life.

Today, Lakou Mizik and Ray premiered the album’s debut single, ‘Ogou (Pran Ma Kwen)’, via NPR World Cafe, giving a telling look at what’s to come. Characterised by vibrant strings, traditional Haitian rhythms and a jubilant chorus, ‘Ogou (Pran Ka Mwen)’ is an impassioned plea to the Vodou spirit of Iron and War for protection from the brutality of life’s daily battles - “Ogou, you brought me here, take care of me.”

By way of preview, Leave the Bones weaves us through the euphoric swagger of No Rival!, to the bluesy beautiful melancholy of Lamizè Pa Dous (Misery Isn’t Sweet). It takes us to dance in the mystical underworld of Bade Zile (Under the Island), yet offers lessons for the living, reminding us we should not underestimate those who seem easy to walk upon on Zeb Atè (Grass of the Earth), and that we are all one people, Nou Tout Se Moun. 

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MBR500: 500 Steps (VA)

MoBlack Records celebrates its 500th imprint with a collection of gems from the label's nearly one decade at the forefront of Afro House. Handpicked by MoBlack himself, '500 Steps' presents 10 past releases  between those have inspired and shaped what is known and enjoyed today as Afro House, Afro Tech and Melodic House & Techno. Through 10 decisive MoBlack tracks, produced from all over the world by veteran producers and rising stars alike, '500 Steps' tells many stories: an artist's passion, dreams reached, a genre's evolution, triumphs when boundaries are pushed and innovation when new avenues of sound are explored. The anthology traverses intersections of human connection through music, traveling through memories made in studios and on dancefloors. Along with this milestone, MoBlack lauds the artists' and their artworks' impact on Afro house and electronic music, looking towards the future of sound, gleaming robustly and reaching deeper as ever. 

Press by Marie J Floro.
Graphics by Rachael D’Alessandro.
Executive producer MoBlack.

MBR500 - Notre Dame - Kaneba

MBR500 - Moojo Feat. Lass -  Lora

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Label: Colorize
Cat. Number: ENCOLOR101
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Colorize's very own master of all things deep & atmospheric, Andrew Benson brings his beloved sound back to the label in a hotly anticipated new 2-track EP 'Game On / Wohoo'.

Almost a year since his last EP on the label, Andrew Benson's warm, progressive sound returns with the opening track 'Game On'. Strung out, slowed synths lead the way with an encompassing bassline following whilst sweeping FX, instrumental echoes and building atmospherics complete a mesmerising new addition to Andrew's collection.

Next up 'Wohoo' furthers the EP's reflective sentimentality with a deep, chugging number lifted with Andrew Benson's trademark chord hits all building into a truly enthralling, ethereal production to tie off the EP.

Andrew returns to Colorize with a stunning new EP, 'Game On / Wohoo'.

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Wohoo (Mix Cut)

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Andrew Benson - Wohoo [OUT NOW]

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Release Date: 6th June 2017

Following a statement Anjunadeep debut with 2016's 'Over Clouds' EP, Germany's Koelle makes a welcome return to the label with four track EP 'Another Land'. 

First up title track and emotive deep cut 'Another Land'; a familiar moment from the label's recent iTunes dance #1 album 'Anjunadeep 08', given a special Deep 08 edit by Anjuna stalwart Jody Wisternoff and label boss James Grant; also featuring as the closing track on the package. Maintaining the momentum, another Deep 08 favourite, textured percussive cut 'Last Words'. Lastly, 'The Void', a quirky melodic groover layering delicate keys and vocal chants alongside a chugging bassline groove.

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Koelle - The Void

Debut EP on TÂCHES' new label GLITTER COWBOY - 20 September 2017

A1. I Still Think About You
A2. No Bailes Sola
B1. Unrequited Love Affair

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To Move Mountains

No Bailes Sola

Emmanuel Jal - Kuar

Still Living In Slavery - Pt. 1

Sene Kela (Mr Raoul K & Laolu Version)

African Paradigm

Tamale (feat. Sona Diabate)

Djorolen

Djorolen (THEMBA's Herd Remix)

Buy: https://www.beatport.com/release/yini-the-remixes/2525957 

Crosstown Rebels' Serge Devant graces rising Swiss label RADIANT with his infectious dancefloor-focused style via a driving remix of Fabio Aurea's new track  'Yini'. 

The Fabio Aurea original is pure Balearic deep groove bliss, glimmering with cosmic textures and captivating rhythm. Now Serge Devant flips the ballad into a rolling percussively-laced ballad, featuring warm bass, fluttering synths and a sensual vocal hook. With the sunny season on the horizon, the house cut is primed to make an impact on the dancefloor.

'Yini', which also features remixes by Armonica and Frederick Stone, is set for release March 15.

Emmanuel Jal - Kuar

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