Plantainchipps

"Kin-Tu is thrilled to announce the debut release from Glasgow-based artist NAMÄEN, also known as Theo. This highly anticipated three-track EP showcases NAMÄEN's diverse range of influences and his innovative approach to electronic music.

The first track, "You Should Have Seen (This Rave)," is an explosive fusion of raunchy house lyrics and the raw energy of 2002 Dutch hardcore. This track is unapologetically bold, with a gritty, high-octane vibe that will leave listeners wanting more.

The second track, "Acid Step," imagines the sun rising over Ibiza as your boat hits choppy waters. This wonky acid groover features a colossal whomping bass, scattered vocal chops, and bouncy snares.

The final track, "Romance," is a euphoric trance-house banger that continually lifts the listener higher and higher. Lush strings and chords are perfectly complemented by a sultry Madonna sample that weaves in and out, creating an irresistible atmosphere of pure bliss."

Words by Heléna Stanton [Warp Records]

Written-By, Producer - NAMÄN
Mastered by Wheelman
Artwork by Tom Joyes
Distributed By – Rubadub

NAMÄN | Romance E.P | KINTU001

Plantainchipps’ debut EP OGECHI marks a significant moment in her emergence as both an artist and producer, following her club edits and her debut track “Snap!”, which was featured on the Huntleys + Palmers compilation EP H + P: Clyde Built 5.0 in 2019. While her edits and “Snap!” introduced her energetic, bass-driven sound to a wider audience, OGECHI takes a more introspective turn, focusing on patience, emotional depth, and creative freedom.

Named after her middle name, meaning "in God’s time," OGECHI reflects Plantainchipps’ growth as she embraced a slower, more deliberate creative process. “I realised I didn’t need to rush. Things were going to happen in their own time, and that allowed me to create something more authentic,” she explains.

While her earlier release “Snap!” was characterized by fast-paced, club-ready rhythms, OGECHI offers a more thoughtful blend of Gqom, Ghetto Tech, and Club influences. Across four tracks, Plantainchipps explores a range of moods—from the dark, bass-heavy energy of “Pressure” to the upbeat, liberating “Be Free”, featuring PAIX. The EP concludes with “Changes”, a bold, rave-inspired track that transports listeners into a vortex of sound.

With OGECHI, Plantainchipps steps confidently into her artistry, building on the promise of her debut track and demonstrating a more reflective, powerful approach to music-making. This debut EP solidifies her place as both an exciting new voice in electronic music and a dynamic DJ, unafraid to take her time and trust her creative instincts

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Plantainchipps | OGECHI E.P | KIN-TU002

PlantainChipps (4/7/21)

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The first track, "You Should Have Seen (This Rave)," is an explosive fusion of raunchy house lyrics and the raw energy of 2002 Dutch hardcore. This track is unapologetically bold, with a gritty, high-octane vibe that will leave listeners wanting more.

Romance

You Should Have Seen (This Rave)

The final track, "Romance," is a euphoric trance-house banger that continually lifts the listener higher and higher. Lush strings and chords are perfectly complemented by a sultry Madonna sample that weaves in and out, creating an irresistible atmosphere of pure bliss."

The second track, "Acid Step," imagines the sun rising over Ibiza as your boat hits choppy waters. This wonky acid groover features a colossal whomping bass, scattered vocal chops, and bouncy snares.

Acid Step

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We celebrated the launch of NAMÄN's Romance EP in style, rolling in deep and keeping the vibes hot and steamy for three hours. The mix flowed seamlessly, traversing a range of moody soundscapes, before NAMÄN brought the proceedings to a perfect close. 

🍑 Stream and buy the release via Bandcamp.

  🌐 https://kin-tu.bandcamp.com/album/romance

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Pressure
‘Pressure’ is the first song in this 4 track EP. It exemplifies some of the feelings I had when I first decided to take music ‘seriously.’ It’s a very dark, bass laden, dance number that is supposed to make people want to move. It was initially 2:22 long but, with some more arrangement, became a 4:05 rugged beauty. I think it also illustrates my thought processes before and during the creation of the project.

Written by: Plantainchipps
Produced by: Plantainchipps
Additional Arrangement: Plantainchipps, Tom Marshallsay.

OGECHI

Pressure

Changes
‘Changes’ was the last song I made for this EP, after losing another potential track but I’m really happy with it. I wanted to make some trance or rave, and I think ‘Changes’ is a pretty good first-time rave track. The song has a bold start, which then progresses. When I got to the end of the track, I really wanted it to sound like you were going through a vortex.

Written by: Plantainchipps
Produced by: Plantainchipps

Changes

Be Free
‘Be Free’ is an upbeat track, featuring the wonderful musician and artist PAIX. When producing this track, I already knew how I wanted the chorus to sound and that I wanted Gillians vocals on the track too. The two of us then wrote the lyrics to this song with the help of Rory Comerford and SKC. ‘Be Free’ is a Ghetto Tech inspired, Booty Bounce, UK Funky track that I think will be well received.
lyrics
You can see it in my face
Let the feeling come alive
Baby let’s enjoy the pace
In this space

Baby let me be myself
Can’t live this life for no one else
All my senses are alive
I’m divine

I want you to be free oh woah
I want you to be free oh woah
I want you to be free oh woah
I want you to be free oh woah

Got no lies
No disguise
Fear has left me

Love must rise
It’s time to fly
Trust and believe

I want you to be free oh woah
I want you to be free oh woah
I want you to be free oh woah
I want you to be free oh woah

Be Free Feat. Paix

Superstar
This track was definitely the one I struggled with the most, as I couldn’t quite figure out how to move forward after the first minute of the song. I think it’s a somewhat typical house track that’s easy listening, with a feel-good vibe. I wrote the lyrics to this song and also added my vocals to this track, with backing vocals from PAIX.

"Cause I’m your superstar 
Doesn’t matter where you are 
Wish upon me from afar
(I’ll be waiting on ya)

I have a perfect beam
Tapping into all your dreams 
Why don’t you just come with me?
(I’ll be waiting on ya)

I’m super bright
Your dream of light
Wholly divine 
When we lock eyes I get you every time!

So supersonic crazy
Tell me that you’ll be my baby 
Kiss me, squeeze me don’t be lazy
(I’ll be waiting on ya)

I know you can’t resist
The temptation that’s on my lips
My radiance equals pure bliss
(I’ll be waiting on ya)

So what you wanna do?

Cause I’m your superstar 
Doesn’t matter where you are 
Wish upon me from afar

I have a perfect beam
Tapping into all your dreams 
Why don’t you just come with me?

So what you wanna do?
So what you wanna do?
(I’ll be waiting on ya)

So what you wanna do?
So what you wanna do?
(I’ll be waiting on ya)"


Written by: Plantainchipps
Produced by: Plantainchipps
Vocals: Plantainchipps
Backing Vocals: PAIX

Superstar

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