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Alex Medina Alex previously released on COD3 QR (Laurent Garniers label), Innervisions, Watergate, TAU, Diynamic and many more.
For Exploited Club, Alex Medina rolls out 'Ayy Paapi'; a truly singular soundclash that bumps like House and glistens like an Italo whilst also exuding the moxie of Reggaeton. 

Being Spanish born, Medina sought to incorporate his mother tongue into his music. He was motivated by 'the excitement of flirting with some Reggaeton vibes and bringing them to the next level of modern electronic music'. 

Speaking about the specific inspiration behind the vocals, he says 'Ayy Paapi was born on a family holiday with my little daughter Gala calling me papi, papi papi all the time..so I decided to use Spanish Reggaeton vocals to represent my mood as a father‘.

The title track kicks things off; melodies sway through bitter-sweet cycles while a reverberated signal roars out with a gripping power. Sequences, fx and the vocal refrain continue to build an esoteric braid that's guaranteed to linger in the mind long after the parties over. 

'Rompe Disco' follows up with a playful, percussive Breaks / Electro tool. Saw blades slice through a deep-set bass line while more Spanish vocals flower. A striking breakdown lances in and shatters the track with head bending results before accurate breaks lock back in and carry synth-lines and robotic vocals to the end. 

'Espacio Amor' dials in a big room vibe as more mournful chords glide over a straight 4/4 groove. LFOs have synths flashing in expressive strokes before a series of breakdowns form launch pads for bold, arresting drops that are certain send ripples across the floor.

Artist: Alex Medina
Release: Aay Paapi
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP142
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 17.05.24
Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 24.05.24
Release Date Global Download: 07.06.24

Ayy Paapi

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**Meet Alex Medina: The Canary Islands’ Sonic Sorcerer**

Fresh off the press with releases on Laurent Garnier’s Cod3qr, Claptone’s Exploited, and Sum Over Histories with none other than maestro Trikk, Alex Medina is a name you need to know.

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Born with music in his veins, Alex Medina has been a key player in the electronic music scene since 1993. As a DJ, live act, producer, promoter, and label owner, he’s a powerhouse in the Iberian electronic community and beyond. His sets and productions don’t just make you move—they take you on a multi-sensory adventure.

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In 2017, Medina launched Mumbai Records, one of the first record shops in the Canary Islands, showcasing his impeccable taste and A&R skills. The label is known for its seamless blend of electronic and organic sounds, offering mature audiences fresh and daring electronica.

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Medina has released tracks on top labels like Innervisions, Diynamic, Tau, Watergate, Sum Over Histories,Moblack and more. His productions are a blend of hypnotic depth and emotional resonance, earning him praise from industry heavyweights like Laurent Garnier, Dixon, Âme, Pete Tong, Solomun, and Richie Hawtin. His track "Golden Teacher" on Innervisions topped the Beatport Indie/Future Classics Chart for weeks, solidifying his place in the electronic music pantheon.

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Medina’s creativity knows no bounds. As half of Tropical Barba, he explores ambient-pop-electronica. In Nectar, he delves into dub electronica with singer Viltown. His live act project with singer Alani showcases yet another side of his talent, blending unpretentious chemistry with captivating performances.

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With every new track, Alex Medina’s potential grows. Fearlessly pushing his artistic boundaries, he remains a formidable force in the ever-evolving world of electronic music. Keep your ears open—there’s always something exciting coming from this musical maestro.

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