Def in my top 5 for 2015! glad it got on this compilation

Every now and then there’s a song that becomes synonymous with the style it represents. These are the defining tracks of these movements, the ones that immediately captivate listeners and make DJs see it as their mission on Earth to play it to as many people as possible. Afro-house is one such movement, and while the world is still dancing to genre-defining anthems like Dotorado’s African Scream, there’s always another huge hit being shared online and making dancers and DJs alike go nuts. Sam Blans’ absolutely epic Shout Out Gaia Beat is definitely one of those tracks.

What started as a homage to the essential Angolan producer Gaia Beat from the Dutch artist has evolved into a crucial afro-house anthem that every self-respecting DJ needs to play, period. Simply titled Shout Out Gaia Beat, this track by Sam Blans has already reached 100k plays on Soundcloud with its furious syncopated beats and the ever present marimba loops, reminiscent of Gaia Beat’s unique and addictive creations in this style. It perfectly brings together the urgency of club music with the cultural relevance of emergent peripheral scenes, making it a perfect fit for Enchufada’s global view of electronic music.

As the 6th Upper Cuts season is almost over, we couldn’t help but raise the energy just a little bit more and give our listeners one of our favorite tracks in recent memory. If you still need that one track to figure out what this crazy afro-house thing is all about, then download this one and you’re all sorted.

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Sam Blans - Shout Out Gaia Beat

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