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Severance

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Oluja (Christine Benz Remix)

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De Lichting Presents: Nathan Kofi’s Debut Album I Am That I Am – A Personal Odyssey.

Tracklist

WOLKEN (04:00) *
EGO (05:04) *
OKAERI (06:05)
DJAI (05:45)
WEKŪ (06:31)
EFUA (04:25) *
* Indicates corresponding visualizer.

Following RDS's E-mutations, De Lichting ventures into a new chapter with their latest releases, transitioning from a focus on collective synergy to intimate, individual storytelling from its core artists.

Nathan Kofi’s upcoming debut album I Am That I Am stands as the next sonic statement from the De Lichting—a personal odyssey reflecting growth, deep introspection, and identity. The album takes listeners on a personal journey through time. Each track, crafted over several years, reflects a dynamic evolution, passing through multiple phases of growth and experimentation. This carefully curated collection connects the dots between past and present, weaving together a cohesive sonic experience.

Inspired by Peter Tosh’s iconic 1977 anthem, Kofi’s album title embodies a powerful declaration of self-identity, independence, and inner strength, embracing the spirit of individuality as both a message and a movement. The album explores Kofi’s internal struggle between taking responsibility and evading it—a paradox, which can be interpreted from either perspective.

The six-track album sees Kofi navigating new creative territory. WOLKEN stands out with its fusion of Dutch lyrics and a hip-house-leaning ambient foundation, effortlessly bridging introspective soundscapes with minimalistic drum paterns. Meanwhile, EGO and EFUA dive deeper into IDM-inspired textures and broken beats, evoking ’90s-era nostalgia with layers that nod to artists like Plaid. These three tracks are further elevated by one-minute visualizers created by Djoa Lekatompessy (Hittegolf Studio), which feel more like evocative short films, enhancing the multi-sensory storytelling and adding depth to the album’s themes.

The remaining tracks, OKAERI, DJAI, and WEKŪ, invite listeners straight to the dance floor, propelled by a steady four-to-the-floor pulse. These tracks highlight Kofi’s knack for crafting emotionally resonant house anthems, drawing dancers inward while syncing their external body movements to the pulse of 909 drums, the Deluge Synthstrom, and lush LEM Bit Crumar pads.

I Am That I Am Releases: December 6th.

Nathan Kofi – I Am That I Am

Alexander Kruk blends deep melodic tension with cinematic atmosphere — a journey between night and dawn, where fog, calm waves, and distant light merge into one emotional pulse. The track captures the feeling of waiting for the first rays of the sun — peaceful, powerful, and timeless.

Alexander Kruk - In The Shadows Of Sunrise (Original Mix).wav

Sonic Safari hits double digits in style with its 10th release, LaDeira EP, the first in a series of slow to mid-tempo deep ethno-organic house collaborations between label boss BiGz and his trusted studio partner rBert. Together, the duo carves out a sonic world where hypnotic grooves, ancestral melodies, and organic textures intertwine in perfect balance.

The title track, "LaDeira", is a deep and spellbinding journey infused with Andalusian soul. Built around an undulating duduk rhythm and a tight groove that radiates calmness and serenity, its charm lies in the delicate, middle eastern inspired Ney melodies that weave seamlessly through the mix. East meets West in a warm embrace here, as the pair deliver an intricate production that is both spiritual and therapeutic, inviting listeners to lose themselves in its meditative flow.

On the flip, "Sierra Morena" channels the rugged mystique of Spain's legendary mountain range. A rich tapestry of earthy percussion, sun-drenched guitars, and atmospheric pads sets the tone, while subtle ethnic motifs give the track an unmistakable organic edge. Where "La Deira" looks inward in reflection, "Sierra Morena" gazes outward to the horizon, its rolling groove and evocative sound design capturing the spirit of travel, nature, and timeless landscapes.

With LaDeira EP, BiGz & rBert craft a masterful showcase of deep organic house artistry, setting the stage for a new chapter in their collaborative global journey.

Enjoy!

LaDeira EP

BiGz & rBert - Sierra Morena (Original Mix)

AaaNgel  for M(Traumprinz Misinterpretation)

Multiverse by Moonlight (COD3 QR 002)

Taipei Taiwan's brand new label 禁 (JIN) makes a strong impression with compilation like debut. Kick starting with Initials B.B. On A1 - A Trancy house classic layered with floating melody reminiscent of traveling through the wilderness with breeze, while Tokyo's one n only Gonno's A2 remix puts 909 into full force. Stomping kick drum makes this cut a lethal weapon for late night utopia on any dance floors.  

B1 takes a drastic turn to the other spectrum of Taipei underground.  Up & coming local talent Lujiachi sucks you to the dim light of Taipei darkness, night-crawling the way with Industrial drum pattern, spooky East Asian horn and swaggy bassline that's as unpredictable and addictive as there is. B2 & B3 sees Stockholms wizard Samo DJ remixes - showcasing his trademark weirdo slow motion electro / dubby stamps strictly made out of MPC.

ARTWORK:
Jill Chien

Initials. B.B. - Paradise Patterns (Gonno Remix) [JIN 01]

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19 August  2014
https://www.discogs.com/Traumprinz-All-The-Things/release/6008616

Traumprinz - I Gave My Life

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