Tigerbalm – Waiheke
Ubiquity Records

Having recently opened her account on Ubiquity Records with the brilliant, Bali-inspired single ‘Kete’, Rose Robinson returns as Tigerbalm with another snapshot of her forthcoming debut album, International Love Affair. As with its predecessor, ‘Waiheke’ gleefully blurs the boundaries between contemporary club music and the rising star’s love of rhythms and musical cultures from around the world.

All of the tracks on International Love Affair were specifically inspired by places Robinson has visited pre and post-pandemic. ‘Waiheke’ is no exception, with Robinson starting work on the track following an inspirational trip to the Flamingo Pier festival on Waiheke Island, New Zealand.

Once again, the track is rooted in the London-based producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist’s deep love of delay-laden 21st century disco, organic house and deep electronic club cuts. Pairing these influences with African-influenced percussion and sampled chants, Robinson delivers a sparkling fusion of Afro-cosmic and dubbed-out nu-disco rich in sparkling synth sounds and warm, weighty bass.

Appropriately, Robinson’s original Tigerbalm take on ‘Waiheke’ is backed with a wealth of inspired remixes tailored to tantalise and tease a variety of dancefloors. The headline-grabbing remix comes from fellow ‘world dance’ fusionists Alma Negra, whose organic sounding, loose-limbed rework adds dubbed-out synth, guitar and vocal snippets to rolling Afro-disco beats and a faithful rendition of Robinson’s brilliant bassline.

A smoother, more atmospheric interpretation of the track follows next in the shape of the BANANAS FOR BREAKFAST remix – think hazy, mid-tempo Balearic nu-disco smothered in sunrise-ready chords, Steve Hillage style guitar textures and heady, star-gazing intent. It’s a remix that’s as immersive and mind-soothing as it is dancefloor-ready.

Semi-Delicious founder Demi Riquisito, a rising star of the London deep and tech-house scenes, delivers a wonderfully spacey, tactile revision in his distinctive style, wrapping echoing sci-fi synths, intergalactic chords and chanted vocal snippets over a subtly acid-flecked house groove, while Quartz opts for a stripped-back, new wave-goes-dub-disco flex on a revision that sounds like a long-lost B-side from a sought-after early ‘80s post-punk single.

Fittingly, Robinson gets the final word with a breezy, laidback ‘Sunset Rework’ built around mid-tempo Afro-house beats, heady hand percussion, stretched-out synthesizer chords and locked-in bass guitar loops. It provides a perfect end to the vinyl version of the EP, with the digital edition also including a tidy Tigerbalm radio edit for those who prefer shorter blasts of inspired cross-cultural musical fusion.

‘Waiheke’, then, is another sublime single from an artist whose distinctive personal style is rightly winning plaudits from across the musical spectrum. Her soon-come debut album is one you won’t want to miss.

Tigerbalm - Waiheke (Alma Negra RMX) <Gouranga Premiere>

DJ Maydonoz & TNCH - I Adore You (Original Mix)

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Somethin'bout a woman (PITCHED DOWN DUE TO COPYRIGHT(Checklink below)) Thomas Rhett ft Teddy Swims (CIISCO Edit)

After storming the global Balearic, Disco and House scenes last year with their first release on Barefoot Beats, the mysterious Brasilian maestros of cut n paste are back once again with two more mighty reworks.
 
Selvagem, who featured on the first release, return again this time with their good amigo Kiko Costato to deliver a top notch slice of dubby, afro influenced, chant infused music that would drive most carnivals absolutely bonkers.
 
Meanwhile over on the flipside, disco afficionados Pete Herbert & Dicky Trisco take a classic sounding Brasilian number, reconstruct it and work it to the max producing a perfect dance floor moment.
 
Cut on limited edition 10” vinyl for all good music lovers.
 
Viva Barefoot Beats!

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Barefoot Beats 02 Side B - Coconuts For Breakfast - Pete Herbert & Dicky Trisco [Snippet]

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Tunji Oyelana & The Bender - Oloti (JAMES ROD African Boogie Madness Re - Edit)

After a well received remix for Dele Sosimi last year released on London label Wah Wah 45s, Bopperson is back. This time mixing another afrobeat ambassador of even higher ranks.

Previous output has picked up praise from Tom Ravenscroft(BBC 6 Music), Worldwide FM and NTS radio. Now adding another African inspired heater to his toolbox and a free download too!

On this occasion Fela Kuti's 'Unknown Soldier' is at his mercy. Speeding the track up and adding a relentless 4/4 roller. DJs, make no mistake, this tried and tested boomer should be directed straight at peak time dance floors.

Enjoy the results.

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[PREMIERE] Fela Kuti - Unknown Soldier (Bopperson Edit)

Linha De Fronteira (Bertho Edit)

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YSE Saint Laur'Ant - The Prison

Kampana presents 4 doses of Afro disco and house, from Captain Planet, including his heavily in demand rework of Shina William’s Agboju Logun, fully licensed for this release.

The LA producer is at the top of his game across the EP, serving up a timeless blend of retro vocals, horns and percussion, with subtle but highly effective club-centred production. This record will not leave your box!

Captain Planet - Elephant Dance

@bosqmusic "It was a genuine pleasure to work on this record, there was such an abundance of material to work with and amazingly played parts that I wanted to highlight, that the hardest part was just keeping it concise! When dj'ing or working on remixes I'm always trying to find intentional or unintentional references hidden within the layers of the track that help tell me where it wants to go (or what to play next) and this track was immediately screaming for some stretched out Philly disco vibes, so I did my best to summon Gamble & Huff and take it there. I can't wait to properly try it out on a dance floor!"

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Benjamin Woods, creating under the name Bosq, has been tirelessly exploring the intersections of Afro-Latin music with Disco, Funk, Reggae, House and Hip Hop for years. He first gained notoriety as one half of the Whiskey Barons, churning out a continuous stream of edits and remixes, as well as being the sole producer on the now highly sought after, out of print Whiskey Barons x Bastard Jazz releases (Tumbao EP & Enferma Nocturna). His unofficial mixes led to a slew of official remix work for heavy hitters like Fania Records, Orchestre Poly Rhythmo de Cotonou, Poolside, Nickodemus, and many more. He now works his magic on afrobeat warriors Atomga’s single “Zenpocalypse”, bringing the dancefloor to Africa with an Afro-Disco slammer that will rock fans worldwide.

The remix comes out on Color Red, record label and music platform founded by Eddie Roberts of The New Mastersounds on October 2, 2020

Remix Ex. Producer - Marcos Flores

Credits:
Leah Concialdi - Baritone Saxophone, Background vocals
Frank Roddy - Tenor Saxophone, Background vocals
Alice Hansen - Trumpet, Background vocals
LaShá "CalySōl" Afarko - Vocals
Casey Hrdlicka - Electric Guitar, Background vocals
Sam Lafalce - Bass Guitar
Peter Mouser - Keyboard, Electric Organ
J.R. Ranck - Drums
Jared Fischer - Congas
Matt Schooley - Timbales, Shekere, Auxillary Percussion, Background vocals

Zenpocalypse

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