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part 2 in our classic series is the disco evergreen " don't turn it off " by 40 thieves. for the first time all mixes on one 12" 
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Un "Bofou Safou" est, au Mali, une personne nonchalante qui préfère s'amuser et danser plutôt que travailler. Le grand retour d'Amadou & Mariam est marqué ce mois-ci par un nouveau titre dansant taillé pour l'été, qui mêle leurs origines africaines à la pop occidentale...

>>Amadou & Mariam
https://soundcloud.com/amadouandmiriam
https://www.facebook.com/amadoumariam

>> Henrik Schwarz
https://soundcloud.com/henrikschwarz
https://www.facebook.com/henrikschwarz.official

>> Because Music
https://soundcloud.com/because
https://www.facebook.com/BecauseMusic
http://www.because.tv/

PREMIERE : Amadou & Mariam - Bofou Safou (Henrik Schwarz Remix) [Because Music]

MAMA returns to London after a fiercely creative time in Berlin writing and recording vocals for House and Techno’s finest and releasing two albums and a slew of EPs on many of the scene’s most prominent labels including Bpitch control and Diynamic. Following a calling to reconnect with her roots, she’s relocated to her birthplace, gone solo, stripped back her music and announced her new EP “Unmask Me” out this July on the label she made her debut on in 2008, Batty Bass.

MAMA and Hannah Holland first established the Batty Bass collective as a legendary genre- crunching House and Techno party. A high energy sweatbox and well known gathering for creatures of the East London club scene where old school ravers danced alongside fashionistas, drag queens and artists such as FKA Twigs, Santigold, Azari III and The Gossip.

“Unmask Me” is raw, deep and straight from the heart. It was conceived during a live studio jam, mid-rehearsal with Riccardo Paffetti from Black Loops, who drums for MAMA’s live show. Glitchy, twisted lead lines intertwine with a rippling bass and gritty vocals, the record open and atmospheric yet punchy and powerful, sitting somewhere between Dub and House. MAMA’s UK musical upbringing is ever-present but has been reshaped into something entirely new by her darker Berlin sensibilities. The track debuted at a Bobby Kolade fashion show and was voted best runway music by Interview magazine in 2015.

Following up from the vinyl release, which featured glistening Deep House reimaginings from legendary global dance music pioneer, former member of Xpress-2 and one of the U.K.'s most celebrated House producers, Ashley Beedle, the extended digital EP comes to light this September accompanied by an intensely intimate and thought provoking clip for “Unmask Me”. Directed by London based, progressive multi-media artist Roger Spy, it uses an Andy Warhol- esque technique, filmed in one shot as MAMA shaves her head bald on camera. A challenging statement exploring the idea of being liberated from social norms, such as the pressure of wearing European hair extensions, and the concept of transformation. It’s a brave, empowering and bold portrait. An expression of need for change and new beginnings.

Alongside the video, the EP features an extended version of the original inspired by Miles Davis’ sixteen minute pieces. Stretched out, the track takes its time to evolve, punctuated by MAMA’s poetry it undresses slowly and explores the palette of richly produced textures. Plus, W. Jeremy delivers his “Deep Rhythm Mix”, instinctual and bare, throbbing drums and a steady groove take a strong hold and drive the energy further into the night.

“Unmask Me” is a potent release and a perfect fit with the Batty Bass “genre crunching deep and dirty-dance-til-you-drop” attitude. MAMA is home.

Track List Vinyl out July!
Unmask Me (Short Version)
Unmask Me (Ashley Beedle Vocal Mix) Unmask Me (Ashley Beedle Instrumental Mix)

Track List Digital + Music Video out September!
Unmask Me (Long Version)
Unmask Me (Short Version)
Unmask Me (Ashley Beedle Vocal Mix) Unmask Me (W. Jeremy's Deep Rhythm Mix)

Unmask Me

Unmask Me (Ashley Beedle Remix)

Hannah Holland's Batty Bass imprint returns with the vinyl release of MAMA’s sublime, atmospheric Unmask Me, sits somewhere between dub and house. The 16 min original twists and intertwines with rippling bass and gritty vocals. A concoction MAMA’s UK upbringing and dark Berlin sensibilities have shaped. Legendary house pioneer, Ashley Beedle offers a glistening, summer, deep house beauty. Stunning Rhones sit on top of shuffling percussion and power alongside MAMA’s message.

ASHLEY BEEDLE VOX MIX - UNMASK ME - MAMA - BATTY BASS RECORDS

Out Now on W + L

https://wolfandlambrecords.lnk.to/wlm71

The Maze Remixes

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Love so Fleeting (Nick Monaco Remix)

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Simone, better known by her stage name MAMA or Mona Lazette, is British singer/songwriter raised and based in Streatham Hill, London. MAMA writes, plays and produces her own music. She is a self-taught music maker, inspired by experimental electronic sounds. She’s been creating her own unique blend of house, techno, boundary-defying RnB and trip-hop for over 10 years and counting.

Her dance music connection evolved with a move to Berlin between 2010-2015, touched by the nightlife and the artistic community, MAMA was writing constantly. Friendships ignited on dance floors, which rolled over into after-party jamming sessions, which also inspired her own bedroom studio productions.

In 2010, her home-recorded songs drew the attention of Bloc Party’s frontman Kele Okereke who saw her performing live at MAMA and Hannah Holland’s infamous East London club night ‘Batty Bass'. Kele immediately arranged for her to be his opening act on his 2010 European tour. After the tour, MAMA propelled to headlining underground club venues/festivals in as far afield cities as Shanghai, Abuja, Morocco, Moscow and throughout Europe. She captivated audiences from Berghain Halle Berlin, Moulin Rouge in Paris to Glastonbury, UK.

On stage, MAMA brings it all together dripping with sophisticated sensuality. Performing with a live drummer, she takes the audience on a journey from heartfelt moments to complete crowd surfing mania.

MAMA also became a prominent vocalist for house and techno’s finest DJs and producers. MAMA has over 80 releases on many of the most respected underground dance record labels; from Crosstown Rebels, Bpitch Control, Get Physical, Batty Bass Records, Watergate Records & more

A long list of new connections sparked the creation of an album she made with Greek international DJ Argy titled “Dominonation” released on Ellen Allien’s Bpitch Control label in 2015. 

MAMA released a stream of vocal features for Grammy-nominated German duo Tiefschwarz, Emanuel Satie, Hannah Holland, and more. These, in turn, inspired remixes from award-winning Dj, Solomon, who’s version of “Corporate Butcher” remained number one in the Beatport dance charts for 6 weeks in 2012. Further remixes of her vocals were produced by Hot Since 82, platinum-selling Paul Kalkbrenner, Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke, Pan Pot, Life & Death, Rampa, Alan Fitzpatrick and more.

In the midst of all the collaborations and featured works, MAMA recorded her self-released debut solo album “Dreams of Liberty”, in 2014. Its dark, seductive songs reflect on her search for freedom, forming a deep and shadowy journey into MAMA’s personal life in Berlin.

After more than 3 number 1 hits under her belt, MAMA returned to London in 2015 to reconnect with her roots and awaken new ideas. Kicking off with a solo EP “Unmask Me” on Hannah Holland’s Batty Bass Records released in October 2017 to stunning reviews from some of dance music’s finest artists.

"It's incredible. It blew my mind. It's so refreshing to get stuff like this. Keep it coming!" Andrew Weatherall

"Whaouuuuuu. This is awesome. Thanks alot” Laurent Garnier

Elle Magazine interviewed MAMA about the concept behind the lyrics and why she was challenging anyone, of any race or sex, who is overwhelmed by conformity, to shave their heads as a symbol of new beginnings.
https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/news/a39019/meet-mama-singer-black-women/

MAMA’s second solo album is in the making. Once again her emotive vocals will share intimate messages across a spectrum of sounds.

Stay tuned for her next chapter in music

Links:
www.mamaofficial.com
www.soundcloud.com/mama-1
www.twitter.com/mamalondontown
www.instagram.com/mamalondontown
www.youtube.com/mamalondontown

Unmask Me (Ashley Beedle Remix)

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