Hot out the oven for 2025 — Born2BeFree returns with its third release: Caliente EP by Azaad.

Four cuts crafted for every hour of the night. From warm-up to afters, this one moves.

A1 — Caliente
A2 — Feel It
B1 — I Want You
B2 — I Want You (Az Gets Deep Mix)

B2BF004

Written & produced by Azaad.
Mixed by Justin Drake @ The Old Bakehouse
Artwork by the 🧞‍♂️
Distributed by Juno Distribution. 

Azaad - Caliente EP - B2BF004 (PREVIEWS)

🫧 bubblin’ - a nod to the champagne bubblers of the 90s (available to stream now)

An era that I was too young to club in, but never too young to listen and appreciate. Full of vibrancy - in its fashion, diversity and in the music itself.

The track came about from my obsession with UK Garage. As soon as I began collecting records, it was clear which genre I was after - and to this day contains my most expensive record. (Antonio - Closer for those wondering)

Once I made the instrumental, I always had the idea of having a pirate radio vocal version. But I wanted to keep it original and ended up finding Henry (Baitup) on Insta. We connected and he fully done his thing in one session - big up.

Enjoy the track and stay locked 🔒📡🫧

bubblin'

Mixes

#165 - Azaad

Born 2 Be Free returns with a second sizzling slab of UKG-flavoured wax and this one from Azaad has a superb throwback feel thanks to the smart sampling. 'Untitled 92' hints at which period this artist has the most respect for with its silky smooth chords and thumping kicks getting you into a nice deep vibe before 'Outta My Mind' hist that bit harder with nice dry, scraping hits, bouncy bass and clipped vocal fragments. The classy vibes continue with 'Torn' which shuts down with a more high speed and slick sound smart snares and a rich, emotive vocal that finishes it in style. Three classy, timeless garage cuts.

Pre-order now on Juno

B2 - TORN

B2 - OUTTA MY MIND

A1 - UNTITLED 92

2-stepping up to SlapCast084 is the London-based producer and collector @manlikeazaad.

A few words from the Born2BeFree badman:
It’s a proper honour to be part of the SlapCast series. I admire the family and values around SlapFunk - all about keeping it true to the roots. This mix is an ode to that exactly: as I step through the genres, you’ll hear the sounds that inspire my own. Big love.

Azaad - SLAPCAST084

Rinse FM Podcast

Ella Knight invites Azaad - 09 February 2025

Pre-order

A1 - Caliente

B2 - I Want You (Az Gets Deep Mix)

B1 - I Want You

A2 - Feel It

bubblin' (extended mix)

SLPFNK Live Cutz back in action. This one comes from Azaad, recorded at our BRET Summer Closing.

Some words from the man himself: 
An honour to make my SlapFunk Amsterdam debut, at their ceremonial home - Bret.  Time to step up and show what I’m about.

Have a listen and get yourself in the mood for the weekend.

Azaad // Born 2 Be Free

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