INI Movement is proud to present this debut collaboration between three nations - the UK, Kenya and Congo, bringing a modern fusion of authentic East-African Rumba and electronic sounds.

London-based producers Village Cuts, have teamed up with legendary vocalists from one of East Africa’s most prolific bands, Orchestre Les Mangelepa, alongside rising Kenyan guitar prodigy Shama to produce Baiskeli.

Whilst the song title might elicit images of a bicycle ride through the Kenyan countryside, the lyrics are a celebration of African music sung in a mix of Swahili, Lingala and English, and delivered by the unmistakable harmonies of the Mangelepa trio.

Shama is an expertly trained young guitarist, who founded and led the Rumba reviving group, Orchestra Masika Afrika in his homeland Kenya. Despite only recently rerooting in London, he has already become extremely in-demand for his skills in yielding the African axe.

On remix duties, acclaimed disco-edit maestro Aroop Roy provides a fantastically light-handed flip, complete with funky bass guitar and synth ecstasy. Cementing the Kenyan connection, INI Movement mainstay Ngalah Oreyo creates a deep and dubby escapade, heavy on the mighty Mangelepa’s hyped-up chants.
Baiskeli is a celebration of connectivity. Despite a recent loss of much physical interaction, musical collaborations mean the spirit of togetherness is still very much alive.

Baiskeli

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Orchestre Les Mangelepa, Village cuts, Shama - Baiskeli (Aroop Roy Remix)

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Tigerbalm – Waiheke
Ubiquity Records

Having recently opened her account on Ubiquity Records with the brilliant, Bali-inspired single ‘Kete’, Rose Robinson returns as Tigerbalm with another snapshot of her forthcoming debut album, International Love Affair. As with its predecessor, ‘Waiheke’ gleefully blurs the boundaries between contemporary club music and the rising star’s love of rhythms and musical cultures from around the world.

All of the tracks on International Love Affair were specifically inspired by places Robinson has visited pre and post-pandemic. ‘Waiheke’ is no exception, with Robinson starting work on the track following an inspirational trip to the Flamingo Pier festival on Waiheke Island, New Zealand.

Once again, the track is rooted in the London-based producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist’s deep love of delay-laden 21st century disco, organic house and deep electronic club cuts. Pairing these influences with African-influenced percussion and sampled chants, Robinson delivers a sparkling fusion of Afro-cosmic and dubbed-out nu-disco rich in sparkling synth sounds and warm, weighty bass.

Appropriately, Robinson’s original Tigerbalm take on ‘Waiheke’ is backed with a wealth of inspired remixes tailored to tantalise and tease a variety of dancefloors. The headline-grabbing remix comes from fellow ‘world dance’ fusionists Alma Negra, whose organic sounding, loose-limbed rework adds dubbed-out synth, guitar and vocal snippets to rolling Afro-disco beats and a faithful rendition of Robinson’s brilliant bassline.

A smoother, more atmospheric interpretation of the track follows next in the shape of the BANANAS FOR BREAKFAST remix – think hazy, mid-tempo Balearic nu-disco smothered in sunrise-ready chords, Steve Hillage style guitar textures and heady, star-gazing intent. It’s a remix that’s as immersive and mind-soothing as it is dancefloor-ready.

Semi-Delicious founder Demi Riquisito, a rising star of the London deep and tech-house scenes, delivers a wonderfully spacey, tactile revision in his distinctive style, wrapping echoing sci-fi synths, intergalactic chords and chanted vocal snippets over a subtly acid-flecked house groove, while Quartz opts for a stripped-back, new wave-goes-dub-disco flex on a revision that sounds like a long-lost B-side from a sought-after early ‘80s post-punk single.

Fittingly, Robinson gets the final word with a breezy, laidback ‘Sunset Rework’ built around mid-tempo Afro-house beats, heady hand percussion, stretched-out synthesizer chords and locked-in bass guitar loops. It provides a perfect end to the vinyl version of the EP, with the digital edition also including a tidy Tigerbalm radio edit for those who prefer shorter blasts of inspired cross-cultural musical fusion.

‘Waiheke’, then, is another sublime single from an artist whose distinctive personal style is rightly winning plaudits from across the musical spectrum. Her soon-come debut album is one you won’t want to miss.

Tigerbalm - Waiheke (Alma Negra RMX) <Gouranga Premiere>

YA RAYAH SHATTA REMIX. A FOND DANS LES CHICHAS HEIN?

YA RAYAH SHATTA REMIX

'For the fourth volume in the consistently impressive Barefoot Beats series, the Brazilian crew behind the imprint has offered a label debut to Canadian scalpel fiend Eddie C. His "Salve a Bahia" is a softly spun, sun-kissed delight; a slightly tooled up re-edit of a lesser-known Brazilian gem, full of jangly acoustic guitars, delay-laden choral vocals, bubbly electronics and gentle tropical intent.

Barefoot Beats 04 Side A - Salve a Bahia - Eddie C [Snippet]

Barefoot Beats 07 Release Info 

Side A: Dicky Trisco - O Cão Engarrafado
Side B: Joutro Mundo - Tata Girô


Barefoot Beats are back with more mighty fine Brasilian vibes on a limited edition 10 inch vinyl.

First up is disco lover Dicky Trisco who really lets loose on a seriously groovy chunk of Brasilian funk that unwinds slowly and deliciously until the horns declare that it’s time to dance! 

Meanwhile on the flip, Rio based DJ and producer Joutro Mundo hits full on beach party mode and you can really feel those barefoot vibes flowing.

VAMOS!

BB07 DJ BUZZ
 
DJ PLAY: Jazzanova, Horse Meat Disco, Tensnake, The Revenge, Jacques Renault, Ray Mang, Pete Herbert, Bill Brewster, Lovefingers, Sleazy McQueen, DJ Rocca, Lexx, Harri, JKriv, Dave Harvey, Fingerman, Get Down Edits, Neil Diablo, Dane MacDonald and many more.
 
 
DJ FEEDBACK:
 
‘Great stuff!’
Jazzanova
 
‘Pretty cool!’
Horse Meat Disco
 
‘Barefoot Balearic badness!’
The Revenge
 
“Excellent stuff as usual! You guys are on a roll.’
Jacques Renault
 
‘Yes thanks.’
Tensnake

Barefoot Beats 07 Side A - O Cão Engarrafado - Dicky Trisco [Snippet]

Afrojam-Re-hashed by @jamesrod

@golden-soul-records

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Tunji Oyelana & The Bender - Oloti (JAMES ROD African Boogie Madness Re - Edit)

Anything Goes is The Rollover Edit Service that pays homage to the spirit linked to Balearic music and beyond. An edit is regularly published for free download, created by our Rollover Djs and other beloved Dj Friends who share the passion for great parties and believe in the simple idea of ANYTHING GOES.
This one is made by the italo-mexican dj duo Concret
https://soundcloud.com/concretmusic

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Anything Goes - Caliente Caliente (Concret Rework)

Willow Band - Willowman (Todd Terje Re-Edit)

with over 7.000 followers go to 1.000.000 pLays for OBM SoundcLoud !

Many thanks to brother Francesco for this gift, part of VinyL EP out next year.

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Track seLection and Graphic Art Cover by SSC.

...aLways in the mood !!!

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