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Izolo (feat. Madumane, Mpura & Daliwonga)

There is a great backstory to Darryl Baalki. We don't know how true it is, if at all, but it goes something like this: he is an enigmatic figure raised alone by his mother, his only connection to the outside world was his father's record collection. As a child, he believed this collection contained all the music ever created. Convinced that new music could only emerge by reassembling its parts, he obsessively listened, memorised, and mentally reconstructed sound before making new compositions from existing pieces. This is his latest missive and it is deeply moving, from the percussive jumble of the opener to the earthy shuffle and seductive sax of 'Devil May Care' via the hypnotising trumpet leads of 'Nothing Will Break You'. Fans of Mo Kolours et all will love this.

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Artist: Darryl Baalki
Title: Songs That Won't Be Silenced EP
Format: Vinyl, 12’ / Digital
Cat. number: DEEPPA12
Release date: 9 June 2025
All tracks are written by Darryl Baalki.
Additional Production: Mr. Ultrafino
Mixing: Roman Rai and Mr Ultrafino
Mastering: Andreas Saag
Artwork: Petr Bankov

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Darryl Baalki - Songs That Won't Be Silenced EP [DEEPPA12] preview

We welcome the Mexican producer ’ @khiin_musica ’ with his debut single "Tarab".  

"Tarab" – an Arabic term describing the profound emotional experience that music can evoke – arrives aligned with the new moon of May 2025. The track showcases Khiin's interest in rhythm and natural sounds, offering listeners a moment of connection through carefully crafted beats and atmospheres. 

"My inspiration to create downtempo has always been about the rhythm and the feeling of organic sounds," explains Khiin. "It makes me feel a natural and realistic connection with myself – it's a way to connect mind, body, and soul. I believe we exist entirely within frequency physics, and I feel deeply connected with organic and mystical sounds. For me, it's the perfect balance to express feelings that can't be captured with words – it's a pure language for our souls." 

We hope you enjoy it as much as we do ⏾.

Izolo (feat. Madumane, Mpura & Daliwonga)

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