~ For the second release of the Curuba Tapes series, dive into Kid From Amazon's dreamy valley ~

“ Vale das Águas-Vivas (Valley of the lively waters) is the sonic embodiement of 5 peculiar dreams, illustrated each by one of the 5 tracks. as an attempt to channel the sounds, textures and feelings conveyed by these subconscious manifestations. Each of the different spaces depicted by the tracks, be-it calm or wavy, shares a common touristic spot, called the “Valley of Lively Waters”. The view there is beautiful.” Rafael Lima, Kid From Amazon

On the B-side, 6 remixes deepen the sonic palette of the dreamy landscapes showcased on the other side. Alon.e dwelves into trancy synths and an IDM/trip-hopish groove for his version of Super Yellow Juice. Le Frit reconstructs Nunca Esperei por Ti. into a low-key, delicate and psychedelic dembow track. H2O gives a new life to Bamboo Flute with a playful version halfways between dub and synthwave. Guillerrrmo, straight from Manaus, member of São Paulo’s Mamba Negra, distorts the same track into a slow and powerful breakbeat heater. Manchester’s Obeka delivers a mesmerizing dancehall remix of Bury me, with Love, inspired by the track’s heady synths. Last but not least, Ditti re-harmonizes Escadarias into a colorful and quirky reinterpretation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LJPB83glvA (sound station strategy)

Original artists : @amazonfromkid , @jacquesdefault
Remixers : @lefrit , @h2ooooo , @dittimusic , @ahlonne , @guillerrrmoam , @djobeka
Mastering : Alon.e
Art Direction : Le Frit
Artwork : Lua Kali
Graphic design : Orane Hosten

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Kid From Amazon - Nunca Esperei Por Ti (Le Frit Sad Perreo remix)

Bushbby - Oye

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Momentos - DJ Raff

Calm and airy synths, dreamy vocals, West African elements - and all of that embedded in the electronic music. In the past two years such mixture has become an intriguingly characteristic sound for Mansa (@mansa-music), a rising producer of Gambian descent who was born in Sweden but now resides in Brussels, and his brand new single 'Sonte Saramala' presents the signature style in its full glory once again revolving around the rhythm played on djembe drums.

Cherry on top comes in a form of a lively remix produced by SHE Spells Doom (@shespellsdoom). The sought-after Zambian artist has been living through quite a breakthrough moment of his career in the recent months with his track making it to the compilation released by the legendary Berlin club Tresor as well as being invited to the Crack Magazine mix series and being selected among the ones to watch in 2022 by Mixmag.

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Artwork: Ala Lesiala (www.instagram.com/lesiala/ www.instagram.com/precel.studio/ )
Mastering: Mentalcut (www.instagram.com/mentalcut/)

Mansa - Sonte Saramala

@djraff - Multinacionales (taken from 'Ukhu', out on the 21st of June via @matraca-netlabel & @eck-echo)

Matraca and Eck Echo, two labels run by Peruvians but operating on the different sides of the Atlantic Ocean (in Lima and Berlin respectively), join their forces to release a brand new compilation entitled 'Ukhu'. The upcoming album focuses on the contemporary Andean electronic music and will feature an impressive line up of producers from Colombia, Ecuador, Chile and more - including the likes of QOQEQA, Montoya, Malafama or Quixosis. Among them is Chilean DJ Raff, the mainstay of Latin American electronic music scene, who delivered this beautiful track 'Multinacionales'.

[PREMIERE] DJ Raff - Multinacionales (Eck Echo & Matraca)

Futurito

Obeka - Move Like So Remixes (out on the 31st of March via Basy Tropikalne)

'Move Like So Remixes' not only reimagines 2021's EP full of Afro-Caribbean explorations courtesy of Bermuda-born producer Obeka (@djobeka) but also perfectly showcases different approaches to the art of remixing.

Take 'Test System' - a dancehall-infused track that has proven to be the most popular song from the original release with radio plays in Kampire's BBC Radio 1 residency among others - which comes back in a form of three impressively distinct versions. Influential Peruvian duo Dengue Dengue Dengue (@dengue) revisit their DNGDNGDNG alias and brilliantly come up with a rework in which jungle breaks smoothly intertwine with reggaeton. Further into the EP you can hear the voice of Swordman Kitala, a talented Ugandan MC with numerous appearances on Nyege Nyege's sister label Hakuna Kulala, who flawlessly delivers his verses in Luganda alongside original beat produced by Obeka. Last but not least, a true gem has been cooked up by DJ Danifox (@djdanifox). Strongly departing from the original, he brings his characteristic sound that ideally sets the tone for closing the release with an almost jazzy feel and a somewhat nostalgic manner (saudade, one may say).

Two remaining instrumental songs from 'Move Like So' also get new versions - and both will be perfect for your DJ sets. Title track receives a speeding up treatment from Ultima Esuna, Mexican artist already gathering much deserved attention for her dancehall-leaning compositions that earned her a place on the 2022 Nervous Horizon compilation. And then there's Bandicut, one of the key figures in the Lisbon's global bass scene, who went all out and delivered a true banger making use of the West African drums from the original song.

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Artwork: Ala Lesiala (www.instagram.com/lesiala/ www.instagram.com/precel.studio/ )
Mastering: Mentalcut (www.instagram.com/mentalcut/)
Special thanks to Pablo Pascual aka Pambulo

Obeka - Test System (DNGDNGDNG Remix)

Saul Williams - Ohm (downtown Venus Remix)

Experience the exhilarating AFRO house remix of "Relax My Eyes" that blends pulsating beats with soulful Afrobeat vibes. Iconic vocals soar above infectious grooves, creating a euphoric atmosphere where worries fade and unity thrives.

Relax My Eyes (AfroHouse Remix)

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