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MBR418 - Everything Counts - Mbodiene EP

MBR418: Everything Counts - Mbodiene
Everything Counts takes us on a deep-seated journey to the western coast of Africa. The coastal village
of Mbodiene is at the core and fora of this picturesque three-part series, started off by the Swiss duo’s
original mix. Half Toshka, half Chris Leon, Everything Counts render quixotic soundscapes, combining
Afro-infused rhythms, earthy percussion and tribal soul into electronic ambience, by grace of melody.
Calabria’s Matt Sawyers joins us and his longtime friends with a reinterpretation of Mbodiene. Teeming
with ethnic dreaminess and soothing progressions, Matteo Cacciola’s mix is a halcyon escape to indulge
our sonic reveries. Yielding a brusque, fiery take on the original, Mozambique’s Double Drop wraps up
MBR418 with a rawer Mbodiene - warm, impassioned and rooted in the rich, resonant grounding of our
mother continent. In this 20:54 minute flight, we dance our way to the destination, and alas, we can just
keep going there.

Words by Marie J Floro
Artwork by Erikan Ekefrey
Mastering by Wave Life

Everything Counts - Mbodiene [Moblack]

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Redolent music presents his 2022 inaugural compilation entitled, 
‘REDOLENT TRIBES.’ 
The label head Chus has been selecting one by one the tracks featured on this beautiful compilation tucked by his ward La Santa, in this untiring labor of searching for new talents across the globe and showing the diversity of artists and genres during this first year. In their quest for new sounds and undiscovered talents, they are about to unleash a mind-blowing compilation that perfectly showcases the multicultural essence, versatility, and elegance the label is beloved for.

Cruising through ​the globe, traveling from Cuba, Venezuela, Mozambique, Spain, Switzerland, Israel, Maroc or Russia. This album is a ​Journey ​reverberated in strata of Ethnic vocals, Tribal rhythms, Mystical flutes, Lush percussions, Organic grooves, Unique synthetic modulations, and colored bass lines. Chapter one of REDOLENT TRIBES is represented by Sparrow & Barbossa, Double Drop, Vuyani, Da Le (Havana), Coherence, Ayoze Erbanni, Band&Dos, Andres Guerra (VEN), The Angels, O.B aka Adal Raw, Blueheist, Zakem, Space Food. 

Music has no boundaries. We may get lost through the limitations of dis/placement, the flaws in translations, or the constraints/restraints of time. But in music, we always find our way.

REDOLENT TRIBES V.A

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Double Drop, Vuyani - Mozambican Girl (Radio Edit)

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Introducing our 21st release this year, ‘Sondela Sampler, Vol. 2’ is a jam-packed offering of four peak-time tracks that light up any set and are sure to become your new dance floor anthems. We’re excited for you to dive in and experience the power and energy of these meticulously crafted tunes.

Leading the charge is ‘Matimba’ by DoubleDrop, Master Simz, and Healling -  a masterclass in sonic storytelling. Hard-hitting Afrotech meets tranquil vocals, creating a narrative that’s as much about personal inspiration as it is about losing yourself in the music. The horns, expertly woven into the mix, elevate the track to cinematic heights.

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Sondela Sampler, Vol.2

Matimba - DoubleDrop, Master Simz & Healling

"Riddles of The Mystical World" is the latest album by the enigmatic DJ known only as Double Drop, a figure shrouded in mystery, always concealed behind a mask. This album explores the hidden, the mystical, and the uncharted, taking listeners on a journey through soundscapes that echo the unknown. In the same way that Double Drop remains unseen, so too does the album venture into the realms of the unseen and the enigmatic, drawing inspiration from history’s most elusive and fascinating tales.
"Riddles of The Mystical World" mirrors this sense of intrigue and wonder, with tracks that evoke the essence of Yasuke’s story—an exploration of identity, the collision of cultures, and the profound impact of the unknown. Just as Yasuke navigated the complex world of samurai codes and Japanese traditions, Double Drop guides listeners through a labyrinth of sounds that challenge perception and defy expectations.

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We are excited to share Double Drop's Swinene EP in collaboration with Healling, representing Southeast Africa.

A work composed of two powerful tracks with a lot of personality, which takes listeners on a deep journey

Swinene

Swinene [Trip to Deep]

Original + remixes:  https://www.beatport.com/release/burning-sun/2031874
https://open.spotify.com/album/7yo6PHX2mbBGwfWK10PzMJ
Release date June 9th (Beatport) / June 23rd (All Stores)

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Download/stream it here: smarturl.it/SS006
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Why do we tell stories?

We breathe, we eat, we sleep. We seek connection. These are our basic human needs.

But there is one more need we all share, and it centres on stories. All across the world, stories are being recounted everywhere, in every imaginable way, at any given time. For telling stories is at the very essence of what it is to be human.

The universe of stories can be broken down into seven basic plots which underlie all stories ever told. Recognising these patterns is the gateway to unravelling the universal symbolic language from which all storytelling is spun.

With ‘Tragedia', Chapter 24 returns with seven stories in sound collected from artists all across the world to bring these themes to life.

There is much to laud here. Swiss Stil vor Talent heavyweight Several Definitions kicks things off with the afro-house of ‘Roots’ while Stevie R collaborates with vocalist Djanan Turan and violinist Master Dani on the huge ‘Misirlu (Acid Version)’, ahead of his soon-to-be-released debut album. The impactful opening trio is completed by ‘Mubaraq’, which marks the debut of Argentinian artists Brigado Crew and Crisstiano on Chapter 24, following their contributions to the Diynamic and Jeudi labels.

Hungarian Sobek adds to the package with the tense and powerful ‘Croco In The Marsh’. Then ESP Institute, Futureboogie and Culprit artist and hero of We Love…Space Ian Blevins offers ‘Tuesday’s Child’, a driving and melodic cut that paves the way for the breaks and synth workout of label co-founder Sam Pauli’s ‘Sleeper’.

Finally, Los Angeles-based Rinzen ends this wide-ranging compilation with ’Temple’, a forward-thinking widescreen progressive techno piece with the perfect emotional lift to close things out.

They say that there are only seven basic plots but a thousand different stories.

And so, as the storyteller utters that age old, magical phrase "Once upon a time...", let yourself be carried away...
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Follow the artists: @several-definitions @stevie-r @brigadocrew @sobek1 @ianblevins @sampaulimusic @rinzen

Support from the likes of Black Coffee, Âme, Super Flu, Oliver Schories, BLOND:ISH, Re.You, Jonas Rathsman, Eelke Kleijn, Acid Pauli, Tim Green, Patrice Bäumel, Marc Marzenit, Frankey & Sandrino, Miss Melera, Musumeci, Olderic, Nicolas Masseyeff, David Mayer, Simple Symmetry, Fideles, Mathias Schober, BOg and Jonathan Kaspar.

Seven Stories: Tragedia {SS006}

Mubaraq

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Why do we tell stories?

We breathe, we eat, we sleep. We seek connection. These are our basic human needs.

But there is one more need we all share, and it centres on stories. All across the world, stories are being recounted everywhere, in every imaginable way, at any given time. For telling stories is at the very essence of what it is to be human.

The universe of stories can be broken down into seven basic plots which underlie all stories ever told. Recognising these patterns is the gateway to unravelling the universal symbolic language from which all storytelling is spun.

With ‘Rebirth', Chapter 24 returns with seven stories in sound collected from artists all across the world to bring these themes to life, the seventh and final iteration in this compilation series.

South African star Bruce Loko (Get Physical, Freerange) opens proceedings with the deep, melodious textures of Cyclone, whipping up the ethereal eye of the storm. Chapter 24 regular Kieran Apter is next, making good the tension with the impactful 6.10.21 Break. Such is the power of this track that it propels the listener into new sonic dimensions.

Kostakis (Get Physical, Katermukke) offers up Xerxes, which is equally big and conjures up the dusty, mysterious and impenetrable planes of the desert. Meanwhile, Acumen returns to the imprint in collaboration with Pontias. Shower for Hours is a pumping, techy number bound to get the dancefloor bouncing before opening out into a euphoric peak.

The compilation closes out with a high quality trio. Label favourite KatrinKa delivers the typically deep groove of ABAF. DJ Zombi (Beat Boutique) takes things further down into a dreamy and blissful space with Steph. The honour of closing out the final Seven Stories befalls Hope Recordings and Soundgarden legend Nick Warren and the talented Nicolas Rada, who revisit Anton Dhouran’s Valhalla Rising. Their Edition is fittingly deep, transportative and dramatic.

They say that there are only seven basic plots but a thousand different stories.

And so, as the storyteller utters that age old, magical phrase "Once upon a time...", let yourself be carried away one final time...
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Support from the likes of Black Coffee, Hernan Cattaneo, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Âme, Gabriel Ananda, Eelke Kleijn, Robert Babicz, Re.You, &ME, Frankey & Sandrino, Shall Ocin, John Monkman and many more.
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Follow the artists: @bruceloko @kieran-apter @kostakismusic @acumen @pontiasmusic @katrinka @dj-zombi @djnickwarren @nicolasrada
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Original artwork by Simon Vaeth

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Our next Chapter brings Berlin-based Daniele Di Martino to the fore with a typically robust and direct offering in the form of the Transformer EP.

The MONO.NOISE label head follows up recent releases on Get Physical, Katermukke and Bar 25 with a set of three heavy hitters that showcase his clinical style and very effectively straddle the more melodic end of the worlds of house and techno.

Title track 'Transformer' delivers chunky beats, afro swagger and hooky call and response synths that make for a memorable and lasting impression and beg repeat plays. Meanwhile 'Something' follows this up with a crescendo of eerie top lines and unsettling atmospheres that give way to a pulsing, undulating techno groove. Both tracks are a masterclass in the use of dancefloor tension.

The package is rounded off by a collaboration with fellow Berliner Robin Schellenberg. 'Gerudi' has a slightly techier flavour anchored around a repeating synth, all set off by a devastating squelchy bass and a soaring break.

These powerful stories in sound are bound to be recounted again and again this summer.
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Support from the likes of Black Coffee, Bebetta, German Brigante, Frankey & Sandrino, Petar Dundov, Lexer, AFFKT, Animal Trainer, Nicolas Masseyeff, Alex.Do, Pete Oak, Echonomist, Lonya, unders, Unueberlegt, Armen Miran, JOBE, Olderic, Rancido, Sezer Uysal, BOg, Brigado Crew, Djuma Soundsystem, Andy Bros, Yør Kultura and many more.
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Follow the artists: @danieledimartino @robinschellenberg
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Original artwork by Sofie Louise Dam

Transformer EP

Something

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Daniele Di Martino - Something *Out Now*

Gerudi

Daniele Di Martino & Robin Schellenberg - Gerudi *Out Now*

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No Doubt - Hella Good (Le Mash Debunks Disco Remix)

Buy/stream it here: smarturl.it/CH041
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Mulya and Sobek author our next Chapter, reprising a creative relationship which has already borne significant fruit. Their work has seen them find a home together with labels including Monaberry and TAU, while they have been picked up individually by imprints including Bedrock and Get Physical.

Here they offer three big hitters. Title track Mirrored Screen opens things in style, its chunky afro techno groove offset by an enigmatic synth line and a choppy single note pattern that is laden with tension. Tribal vocals add to the mix before the main hook opens out and satisfyingly hits home.

Shaking Hands is the follow up, built around a distorted, pitching percussive groove for a determinedly heads down, wild affair that is bound to move the dancefloor.

Rounding things off, Hard Curve is just as heavyweight. Equally moody and foreboding as it is hypnotic and driving, it comes paired with an Edition by breakout artist Rinzen (mau5trap). Rinzen's rework is progressive and euphoric, communicating and deploying a sense of scale that is reminiscent of classic Sasha or Stephan Bodzin.

Rinzen's Edition makes for a fitting closer to a very strongly rounded EP from Mulya & Sobek.
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Support from the likes of Black Coffee, Nick Warren, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Bebetta, BLOND:ISH, Eelke Kleijn, Doctor Dru, Petar Dundov, Brina Knauss, Nicolas Masseyeff, Olivier Weiter, Frankey & Sandrino, Marc DePulse, Lonya, Stereo MCs, Armen Miran, Unders, Be Svendsen, Echonomist, Thodoris Triantafillou, Aera, Olderic, Rancido, Madmotormiquel, David Mayer, Sezer Uysal, Fideles, BOg and many more.

Original artwork by Sofie Louise Dam.

Chapter 24
{Stories in sound}

Mirrored Screen EP

Hard Curve

Mulya & Sobek - Hard Curve *Out Now*

Mariah with a retro disco vibe

contact: www.djfrankdelour.com

I'll Be Lovin You Long Time (Frank Delour Remix) Mariah ft B.I.G.

Quelqu'un

Everything Counts - With You

All The Way

Bella Ci Dormi

Providence

La tombe de Jim

IT-YEB-20-00117

Gianni Romano & Emanuele Esposito Feat. Helen Tesfazghi It's Not Right

Postcards From The Edge

What Love Can Do

MBR418 - Everything Counts - Mbodiene (DOUBLE DROP Remix)

MBR418 - Everything Counts Mbodiene (Matt Sawyer Remix)

MBR418 - Everything Counts - Mbodiene (Original Mix)

Made this for Burning Man Playa sunrises back when we could gooooo.  Please enjoy with all your heart with your loved ones, and new connections along the way  till we can be together again! Much LOVE and those HUGS to all yall

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Roxanne (BLOND:ISH Sunrise Rework)

MBR422: Bonga - Mona Ki Ngi Xica (Everything Counts Remix)

We couldn’t get enough of the legendary Bonga’s 70’s classic, and just a few months after we
released Pablo Fierro’s remix, we invite Everything Counts to center stage to render their own
interpretation. And of course, the Swiss duo delivered. Swelling on body-binding rhythm and
groove that envelop Bonga’s soulful saudade-saturated lyrics, Toshka and Chris Leon bridge
Jose Adelino Barcelo de Carvelho’s ardent emotions then with the ongoing now, preserving its
timelessness, as their percussion-rich instrumentals, complemented with and augmented by
subtle electronic tweaks resonate Bonga’s rasp so precisely, the Angolan’s vocal timbre vibrates
shivers to our core. Tenderness aside, Everything Counts keeps the temperatures high with this
Afro-Latin infused dancefloor incendiary, wafting cadenced humming, hypnotic beats and
orbicular riffs to steer this 7:31 minute joyride to tropical euphoria.

Words by Marie J Floro
Mastering by Daniele Mattiuzzi - Wave Life - Turin.
Photo Credit to: N'Krumah

MBR422 - Bonga - Mona Ki Ngi Xica (Everything Counts Remix)

Artist | Record Producer | Label


“MoBlack Records locks it in as the top-selling label in both genres, once again proving itself as a leading hub for Afro House's global appetite" Beatport 07.03.2023

"the prophet of the Afro House" DJ Mag Italia 06.10.2022

"italiano de alma africana" DJ Mag Brasil 24.03.2021

"One of THE main protagonists since day one, there is nobody else around, laying foundations on this level and pushing boundaries like MoBlack Records and its founder Mimmo Falcone (alias MoBlack). The Italian who lived in Ghana for ten years keeps surprising the RISE team as much as the scene with those cutting edge releases and a repertoire that shouts "classic" every second minute." RISE - Berin.

"MoBlack Records, the most prominent purveyors of afro house in recent years"  Beatport 11.09.2020

"Mimmo Falcone alias MoBlack is the prime mover behind Afro-House's inspiring label MoBlack Records. But the Naples based artist not only runs an ambitious and successful label, he's also shown himself as an equally strong producer and DJ.." Torture The Artist (20.09.2019)

"MoBlack has an impressive reputation for afro house music that comes out on his own self-titled label. The Italian lived in Ghana for ten years and made his debut release in 2013 so comes with a real sense of authenticity". Get Physical Music 

"Every single release comes out of a special edition on the global electronic scene, and Mixmag Adria is honored to present one of the most impressive labels on the market - MoBlack Records" Mixmag Adria 

"the dominant imprint when it comes to Afro powered House jams at the moment." DMC World Magazine

"Mimmo Falcone aka MoBlack is a real staple in the Afro House scene (for a reason) and keeps on pushing it further". Muting The Noise 

"MoBlack the enigmatic force behind the world’s leading Afro-House music label." MUZE - Nairobi

"MoBlack continues to bless us with truly ingenious and eclectic selection of tracks representing the many different flavors afro house music has to offer" Spirit Of House

"for me MoBlack Records is a new strong label that is representing the underground. And I like a lot of their music that they are releasing". David Morales

"one of the key players responsible for the evolution and advancement of the 'new' Afro House sound. MoBlack records, and its founder Mimmo Falcone aka MoBlack, of which both continue to fly the flag simultaneously as an inspirational music imprint, and as an equally strong producer and much respected DJ.
Falcone, the Italian Naples-based artist, spent ten years living in Ghana and made his debut release in 2013 warranting a stamp of authenticity for his craft. He's successfully carved a path for both himself and the record label, offering a consistent feed of high-quality and eclectic sounds that has put him at the forefront of Afro House. 
Often cited as a DJ's DJ and the label held in high regard by the truest of music heads and purists the world over, MoBlack represents the underground and is a beacon for originality and an outlet for imagination. The label has been home to some of the most revered producers. It has successfully channelled the energy of the newer, fresher artists coming through as well, adding extra fuel to an already flourishing imprint."  Traxsource 2020 
 
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