Lua Preta (@luapreta) is an Angolan/Polish duo that has taken the global bass scene by storm in the past few years. Since the end of 2017 they managed to put out a series of successful releases, play a great deal of well-received shows at festivals and clubs all over Europe (plus two gigs in New York), shoot a bunch of music videos (one of them being filmed in Lisbon) and catch attention of @brankoofficial himself who remixed their song for his renowned 'Enchufada Na Zona' compilation. In 2020 they went on to prepare a debut album called 'Diaspora' - a seven tracks collection showcasing their characteristic catchy Afro sound which included 'Baile Lotus' (played by Diplo in his BBC Radio 1 show), 'Vim Para Vencer' (collaboration with South African rapper Robin Thirdfloor) and 'Drena' (featured in an official Spotify playlist by Adidas).

Now five of the songs from the last year's release come back with new versions prepared by producers from five different countries. United States' @tonyquattro highlights Ms. Gia's vocals from 'Drena' and freshens up the beat by adding guitar riffs and swirling flutes. @djraff, one of the most important electronic music artists from Chile, skilfully slows down 'Baile Lotus' and in an unexpected turn of events pairs it with cumbia turning the track into a Latin-flavoured beauty. Further into the release, Africa's star producer @gafacci adds his signature style to the instrumental side of 'Ao Som Dos Homens' - but don't worry: Ghanaian's famous 'shut your mouth I beg eh' vocal hook is very much there.

'Diaspora Remixes' finishes off with two remixes by European artists. Firstly, original vocals take the centre stage again in the club-ready rework of 'Sente Batida' by respected Italian producer @lamentomusic. Last but not least, French drum master @ruffkaval provides a perfect closing track with his wonderfully crafted version of 'RTE' which has been enriched by additional thumping patterns and... birdsongs.

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Artwork: Ala Lesiala
Mastering: Mentalcut

Lua Preta - RTE (Kaval Remix)

Artiste : @ruffkaval
EP : Lost Mangrove
Label : Self-Release
Sortie : 9/7/21
Acheter : https://bit.ly/3gpCzPh

Tsugi Premiere : Kaval - Wrong Path

Délices Du Midi #2 : Kaval / Stacktrace / Murmansk Sound System

3 lil' riddims for your mind, your body and your soul'

Tracks by :

@ruffkaval
@stacktracedub
@qqantt

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Kaval - Helhest

Hot on the heels of releases from Otik and Benjamin Muñoz, UK label @pushandrun's next EP comes courtesy of London producer and bootleg king @haganuk. While he's been a little quiet recently - his last release was the 'Lockdown' EP on Beat Werk back in Jan 2016 - we're told he's spent the time honing his sound and focusing on why he started making music in the first place, and yeah, it totally shows. Heading towards a more stripped-down, groove-focused sound, 'Roots' draws on global sounds such as afrobeat, baile funk and gqom as well as UK flavours like funky and grime.

The EP has already been receiving major support from the likes of Gilles Peterson and Toddla T, and we've got the premiere of killer closing track 'Aburi' - all throbbing bass and rattling drums, but with a precision and focus that marks it out as Hagan's best work yet.

Roots

PREMIERE: Hagan - Aburi [Push & Run]

On September 20th, Brooklyn-based record label APOCALIPSIS released 'Sin Fronteras,' a 36-track benefit compilation with 100% proceeds going to immigrant defense organizations RAICES, Immigrant Defense Project, and Detention Watch Network. Sin Fronteras unapologetically affirms the rights and dignity of immigrant communities, and stands in solidarity with efforts to abolish an oppressive legal and immigration system.

Released exclusively through APOCALIPSIS’ Bandcamp page, Sin Fronteras features contributions by artists across club music undergrounds, spanning geographies of Houston, New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and beyond. The compilation presents heart-centered storytelling unconfined by genre, merging dancehall en español, percussion-driven club tools, noise-inflected dembow, experimental pop, and disruptive soundscapes across an array of atmospheric dancefloor mutations.

APOCALIPSIS amplifies the stories of artists ni de aquí, ni de allá (neither from here, nor there), doing everything in its power to redistribute equity in the music industry.

TH WRKS - Tu Baile

Article : http://www.seeksicksound.com/premiere-club-max-le-daron-remixe-le-fayudan-de-rolv-k-et-pekodjinn-pour-lowup/

@max-le-daron
@rolv-k
@pekodjinn
@nufrika
@lowuprecords

[Premiere] Rolv.K x Pekodjinn - Fayudan (Max Le Daron Remix) (out on Lowup)

Nora Zion - Maze

Rastronaut is a Lisbon-based DJ and producer with a special taste for the bass-heavy side of global club music. His love for the sounds of the UK underground, brought together with the rhythms of the global south, inspire his original productions and high-powered DJ sets which can be regularly heard on Enchufada club nights and releases. 

His sets are built to inspire some serious dance floor perspiration, as is proven by his explosive Boiler Room performance, as well as numerous appearances on festival stages such as Nuits Sonores, NOS Alive or Paredes de Coura to name only a few.

Interview and tracklist: https://www.themlocal.com/podcasts/themmix002

Learn more

THEMMIX002: Rastronaut

We can hardly believe it ourselves, but our little label just turned fifteen. In human terms it would mean we´re teenagers in full swing, in dance music terms it´s like we´re silver agers. In the fast paced world of dance we´ve seen a lot of trends come and go. We´ve also seen artist careers rising quickly to the top and then suddenly crumbling. And despite the profound changes in the musical landscape, we´re still here and people still play our music. One of the reasons is that we stuck to our original aim: To release exciting music from around the world. And the interest in local music styles from outside the Anglo-Saxon cultural sphere has risen.

Since Man 01, the "Não Wave - Brazilian Post Punk 1979-1988" compilation, we were especially keen on blending local roots with the global in music, which has become a mega trend in pop and dance music. When we started the label in 2005 the internet was still a privilige of the Northern hemisphere and people were still buying vinyls and CDs.

Since we can´t throw a big celebration for our anniversary due to pandemic restrictions, we decided to put together a compilation with remixes of fifteen tracks from our catalogue. We asked young and upcoming remixers that grew up with the Man Recordings sound over all these years, to put their hand onto selected tracks and rework them 2020 style. 

The line up is great and the remixes even greater. The "15 Years Of Man Recordings" compilation features reworks by Ckrono, Lorenzo BITW, 2Pekes, Rolv.K, Kensaye, KG, Don Low, Bianca Oblivion and So Vital amongst others. There´s some super fresh takes on our former releases, and some solid club compatible bangers. They all resonate that Man Recordings is here to stay!

V.A. "Daniel Haaksman Presents: 15 Years Of Man Recordings"

Aho (Lorenzo BITW Remix)

Daniel Haaksman - Aho (Lorenzo BITW Remix)

Bae (Kaval Remix)

She´s Drunk - Bae (Kaval Remix)

Katy B- On a Mission(Roska Remix)
Jazmine Sullivan- I bust the windows of your car
Kelly Rowland-Work (Nora x Burna Bootleg)
Nora Zion-Sidung
KG-Feeling Funky
DJ SWISHA-Cool Breeze
Prescribe Da Vibe-Cool Today (Burna Remix)
DJ LHC X OYUBI - BLEEPER
Fearz-Elastica
Deborah Cox-Mr Lonely Mr. Lonely (Hex/Mac Edit)
Nora Zion-Does She Want
LoveSix-Save Me (Nora Zion Remix)
Kid Antoine-Expected Encounter
Breaka-Liquid Gold
702-Get It Together (Sam Beach Extended Remix)
Deep Inside (Chamos edit)
Foura-Can't Take This ft Louella Deville

mix for Breakfast With Taylah on rtrfm

Man Recordings is a Berlin based record label. Founded in 2005 by DJ and producer @Daniel-Haaksman it  has tirelessly promoted regional electronic music styles from the Southern hemisphere, particularly Brazil, the Carribbean and Africa and their international adaptions. Man Recordings has released various baile funk artists such as Mr.Catra, Deize Tigrona,  Edu K, João Brasil, MC Tha or Mulú, plus some of the first international releases and remixes by artists such as Diplo, Tropkillaz, Crookers, Schlachthofbronx, Bert On Beats plus countless others. Recently, the label has become more focused on the releases and own musical outputs of boss man Daniel Haaksman.

Visit us at www.manrecordings.com

Demo submissions (in private Soundcloud player link only): office-at-manrecordings.com