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Digital & Vinyl: https://djobeka-music.bandcamp.com/album/a-world-no-more
https://soundcloud.com/djobeka

The rhythmic dynamics and emotive attitudes of A World No More captures the density of soundsystem culture in Obeka’s ancestral roots. YUKU presents the Bermudians debut album capturing a Neo-Colonial dystopia, protest and Afro-Futurism hyperextended through decaying sonic structures of a dark past and its grievances which very much exist today.

Growing into adulthood within the walls of British and European Colonial systems meant the disconnection and lostness in a new country hid me from the world at a young age. Unlike London’s vast and culturally engaging migrant communities, the industrial milling town of Stockport introduced a coldness towards people from other countries I experienced in my first year after relocating from Bermuda. I couldn’t understand why. Whether cold words thrown towards me or actions upon other people who look like me, it has shown to be a dooming societal virus with no cure. The most comfort was found through what was familiar - drums and rhythmic spirituality of my homeland. It was a safe-haven, a place to empty the anger and confusion. It’s been 15 years since relocating and as my sound evolved, it seems classism, racism, oppression and civil control of ethnic peoples has become worse - even now more legalised and normalised. Ogun (a powerful Yoruba deity associated with anger, justice and war) acts as the opening sequence of the record and its symbolism. Using distorted bass frequencies and dissected Regga-Dub immersed in live-sampled ghostly voices of the lost ones. This sonic exercising is also applied in Drillaman - a stampede of industrial framework and metallic instruments wielded over moody Dancehall MC’ing, magnifying two parallel worlds in cocooned evolution. The resurrection of Transatlantic African cultures and identity have never been silenced, rather carried elsewhere through trade routes of enslavement, which was pivotal when composing and completing the album upon returning home to the Caribbean for the first time ever. After reconnecting with my heritage my blurred vision of what's wrong in the world became so clear. Guidance in empty plains seek truth throughout the pain - A statement of finding oneself expressed on the poetic closing track A World No More.

On Fawohodie (A West African Adinkra symbol that represents independence, freedom, and emancipation stamped on the album cover) the motive and atmosphere begins to change. Afro-Caribbean idealism which refers to the philosophical concept that emphasizes the interconnectedness of individuals and the importance of community, often contrasting with Western individualism, begins to take shape in a new universe. We can co-exist. The track framework uses machine-led software forming frequencies we have no control over, then manipulated through decomposing soundscapes, scattered hand-drums and human-made weapons of control - exposing the hidden disparity that’s been carried over generations whilst balancing hopeful and musical foundations towards equality and peace. On Pressure and Kuduro! the writing direction attempts to wake people up. Not settling for a composed approach like in past projects, quite the opposite. A call for native sonic awareness, dismantled vocals of protests, eroded percussion using chains, gears and motorised harmonies sculpted in challenging abstract behaviors far outside my comfort zone. A direct abrasiveness and weight I want people to feel, whilst finding hope and solace through enchanting choirs and hypnotic basslines in complete synchrony.

“Purity in sound manifests when you least expect it. The smallest memory or feeling grows from a seed into a sonic language that you, and only you can interpret and release back into the world.”

Get Me

05. Obeka - Ghost Rhythm [YUKU]

Following the release of their debut EP ‘Sarsen Cinema,’ Opal Drums, the collaborative project from UK turntablist/producer Jon1st and Denver-based electronic artist Mux Mool, now present Sarsen Cinema Remixed.

We have your first listen of Arcane’s 160bpm otherworldly remix of “From The Grove.” He takes it nto a lush, smoke-lit soundscape, blending its organic rhythmic roots with a deep reese bass and atmospheric weight. Arcane’s remix feels both grounded and otherworldly, widening the track’s emotional arc while maintaining its sense of curiosity and spiritual searching. Other remixers on the EP include Sinistarr, Nikes, Anna Morgan, DMVU, and Frythm & Seyaa. Out December 5th!

[PREMIERE] Opal Drums - From The Grove (Arcane Remix)

Irish electronic producer Assassin Bug presents her first major dance release since emerging into the online DJ world in the early 2020s. With a background rarely extending past emotional bedroom music, and a propelling need for speed and maximalism through club breaks and rhythms, Assassin Bug pays homage to the great producers and dancers of the Chicago footwork scene while adding her own sense of nostalgia and wonkiness throughout the four tracks. This release marks the 5th anniversary of South African label, Kulture Lab. Full release drops 17th Decemeber on Bandcamp. Hit the "BUY" Link to pre-order!

[PREMIERE] Assassin Bug - Put it Back  ( Kulture Lab Records)

DAWN03

'What's going on in GoodMostlyBad's kitchen?', the neighbours have been asking...
We put an ear to the door and it sounds to us like a signature blend of fat dub baselines, rattling percussion and intrusive thoughts.
GoodMostlyBad on her forthcoming EP  "Neuken in de Keueken EP" : "In many ways, the EP became a reflection of my mental health — unpredictable, tender, fierce, and full of feeling. These tracks are me taking all of that chaos and turning it into something you can dance to. Because honestly, what else can we do but celebrate the ups and downs and have a little boogie along the way? Today we have your first listen of "Broken Pussy."  Out December 12th, follow the "BUY" link to pre-order!

[PREMIERE] GoodMostlyBad - BrokenPussy  (Reel Long Overdub)

Letzgo

The Moscow-based bedroom producer combines minimal footwork beats with melancholy post vaporwave synths on his debut EP for Defrostatica. "I started experimenting with 160 bpm in 2018, with my main inspirations being A.Fruit, Frenquency and everything that BSN Posse on Iberian Juke were releasing at that time. What excites me the most is finding interesting rhythmic patterns and unexpected combinations of elements that work well together."

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Side Quest EP / DEFR020

Side Quest

Artist: Footclan
Track: dat girl
Label: Native Boundaries
VA Title: Breaking Bounds: Vol. 5
Catalogue Number: NB013
Release Date: 14th Jan

For the 5th installment of the Breaking Bound series, Native Boundaries forges an arsenal of
15-track club weapons with the full intention of elevating the dancefloor. Reaching all corners
of the world, the compilation reflects the diverse makeup of the artist roster through a wide
range of styles and flavors, ensuring no tune is alike. Expect relentless groovers, rave anthems,
and electronic madness encapsulated in electro, footwork, techno, breaks, and bass.
The label has support and releases from artists such as Detroit legends Aux 88 and Mesme,
along with international heavyweights including Hermeth, False Persona, Jensen Interceptor,
and more. The label has also thrown release parties around the world including Los Angeles
and Australia. For this release, we are bringing the party to highly-acclaimed Agora Records in
downtown Los Angeles on December 18th.

Footclan from the Czech Republic, brings us a blissful footwork track involving reminiscent
trumpets, soft pads, and cool breaks, ensuring each step taken to the beat is felt with full
emotion.

Label Socials -
https://soundcloud.com/nativeboundaries
https://www.instagram.com/nativeboundaries

Footclan -
https://soundcloud.com/footclantrax
https://www.instagram.com/footclantrax

NÜ PREMIERE : Footclan - dat girl (NATIVE BOUNDARIES)

Plymouth

Willi wills Fatschig

Footwork jungle tekno label since 2015 feat. Sun People, Sinistarr, La Dame, Detroit’s Filthiest, Greazus, Arcane & Jon1st, BSN Posse & Ginkø, Jermaine Soul & Utelka, Kiat & Digital, Maltin Worf, DjBadshape, Schmeichel, Philo & Dreadmaul and others.

Side Quest

Defrostatica

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