Away from the club and into other dimensions. We invite artists to send us slowed down transmissions from the other side.

Slowly Episode 15: @van-der-beak

You wake up, throw on your morning gown and step into your bedside slippers. A few yawns and a stretch. Read the paper. Coffee pressed.

VanDerBeak delivers sizzling soul food for your ears with this +2 hour Slowly Episode. Described as 'Bespoke Artisan Street Funk' by the artist himself, it's packed with funky selections, sing-along classic vocals and slow boogie rhythms... A full English Breakfast on the cloud with croissants in the side - Best served in the morning, on a sunny poolside afternoon or a road trip. The perfect lift-me-upper.

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Slowly Episode #15 - VanDerBeak

Friend began his journey as a music journalist in 2010 founding @psymedia before taking up DJing 2017. In 2018 he moved from South Africa to Vietnam and quickly established himself as a formidable DJ and promoter in the region. From sandy beaches down south to mystical caves up north, Friend played at many reputable clubs, festivals and tropical jungle raves such as Studio Adventure, Savage, Retreat (Equation), We Groove and Equinox Festival. His creatively curated 'This Is' club nights and prolific sunrise afterparties in Hanoi under his humble record label @magicboxengine also played a pivotal role in shaping the city's underground music scene.

Since returning to Cape Town in 2021, Friend has performed at renowned festivals and prolific venues such as Wolfkop Weekender, Bazique, Habitat, Into The Wild, Afrikaburn, Origin Festival and Modular Club. Often eclectic, sometimes obscure, always tasteful, Friend's forever evolving sound is heavily influenced by his nomadic travels in SE Asia, South America and Europe. Never shy to switch up the genre or tempo, Friend's versatile approach pleases dance floors - blending elements of ambient, house, minimal, techno, electro and breakbeats depending on time, space and the present.

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Hi. I like music. I like playing other people's music to other people. Sometimes other people like the other people's music I play. Sometimes the other people even dance. I like that too.

Older mixes are available via Mixcloud: http://www.mixcloud.com/VanDerBeak/

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Blasting electronic transmissions from South East Asia and beyond with productions, mixes, and events. We aim to shine some light on the music scene and give talents a platform to share their creativity. We have our club side (MBE) and kitchen groovers (SLOWLY) to reach each corner. Enjoy!

Slowly Episode #15 - VanDerBeak

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