With “Nava” and “Bob” Monkey Safari present their first single release on Ritter Butzke Records.
Riding in with the power to deliver sunshine to world’s rainiest open-air events, Monkey Safari brings rays of light to whatever dance floors they cast their shimmering spell on. Developing and tailoring a sound suited perfectly for the unique club nuances while still keeping the core elements of melodic chords and grooves synonymous is the foundation of the duos productions.
Their track “Nava” soon develops it's indigenous touch with positive bongo rhythms and trilling panpipes. A meditative synth with an carefully calibrated delay complements the spiritual setting for a rapé ceremony with the groove of a long night's ritual dance.
Eerie Pads combined with a drifty stab rhythm and reverb lashing vocal stabs set the foundation for “Bob”. Adorned with jazzy chords this one is perfectly tailored for moody open airs, sunrises and sunsets.
„Nava“ will be out on the 2nd of October

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Melodic/Minimal/Groove/Progressive Techno&House Addicted

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Hailing from Ireland and based in Aotearoa/New Zealand, RUA can be heard playing a diverse range within but not confined to the House and Techno realm, including bouncy, bass-filled Downtempo & Organic House soundscapes.

RUA's sets are deep, emotive, uplifting, and a journey from start to finish with contrasting introspective undertones.

Previous events include:

- Kiwiburn 2025
- TRIBE presents: Hallow Haven 11/24
- Taniwha’s Den 2024
- Kiwiburn 2024
- Taniwha's Den, Wairarapa @ The Den Zone 05/02/23
- Yatra Festival, Cobb Valley, Takaka; 02/23
- Rhythm & Alps Festival, Wānaka @ The Playhouse; 31/12/22
- Dunedin Winter Solstice Festival 2022
- Um Festival, 2021 (Lawrence)
- Dunedin Winter Solstice Festival 2021
- TRIBE (Organiser); LalaLand, Wanaka

Nicolas showed interest in electronic music from an early age.
He began as a DJ when he was 15 and starting to mix in nightclubs through all the city.
Influenced by artists such as Nicolas Jaar, Hernan Cattaneo, Sasha, John Digweed, Seth Troxler and Keinemusik.
Nicolas has played alongside artists such as :
Konrad Black (CANADA)
Marc Houle (CANADA)
Viceroy (U.S.)
Martin Guttierez (COL)
Mavidip & Steinlausky (COL)
Coast Connection (COL)
Memek (COL)
Figueroa & Obando (COL)
Contact: 3212403958
Email: nicolaspimentel2@hotmail.com

Riding in with the power to deliver sunshine to world’s rainiest open-air events, Monkey Safari brings rays of light to whatever dance floors they cast their shimmering spell on. 

The past few years saw the brothers swinging to new trees, retiring their previous labels to focus on their new label 'Hommage.' It were the years of transformation for the German producers, developing and tailoring a sound suited perfectly for the unique club nuances while still keeping the core elements of melodic chords and grooves synonymous with the duos productions. 

During this time, Monkey Safari unveiled their remix for Marc Houle’s “Pepper” on Richie Hawtin’s label Minus and their hugely successful “Cranes” and “Walls“ EPs that presented opportunities for Monkey Safari to work with some exciting musicians, such as Wolf + Lamb and Kölsch, techno heavy weights Guy Gerber and Josh Wink, as well as one of dance music’s most iconic producers, Moby. 

Monkey Safari remixed a track for Moby & The Void Pacific Choir, returning the favor after Moby’s successful rework of the duo’s track “Walls” last year. Their next releases continued in the same fashion, featuring remixes from Paco Osuna, Chloé, John Digweed & Nick Muir, UNER, Guy Mantzur, Victor Ruiz and more, while signing tracks from amazing Blond:ish, legendary John Tajada, and others on their Hommage imprint. 

The duo’s efforts in the studio have transcended to their DJ sets with stand out shows at Time Warp and Awakenings Festival. On top of a heavy touring schedule at world renowned clubs and headlining slots at festivals, the duo released their album ‘Odyssey’. Monkey Safari produced the same kind of tracks for this album they were playing as they toured nightclubs and festivals around the world, rather than simply a listening album. 

In 2018 Monkey Safari carefully handpicked remixers they saw as most capable of continuing their vision for the album. The ‘Odyssey Remixes’ featured reworks of the original album tracks by the master himself, Carl Cox, international stars Hernan Cattaneo, Guy J, Musumeci, Tensnake and Reboot, studio geniuses Dubspeeka, Hannes Bieger, ROD, and Phil Moffa, as well as up-and-coming talent Avidus and Trivmph . 

Monkey Safari’s third album comes in perfect time for the summer sunshine of 2019. The duo follow up their last album, ‘Odyssey’, with this warm, inviting collection of music designed to brighten your day and complement the glorious sunny days that bless us during the summer. Sven and Lars learned some valuable lessons from their last long-player, and the new album ‘HI’ comes from a far more relaxed, easy-going place. An organic project that came together quite naturally, their third album sees the duo in high spirits ready to bring a large dose of positive vibes and emotional depth to the party. 

2020 and 2021 sees Monkey Safari moving closer to legendary brands Get Physical and Anjuna Deep, starting with a remix and a multitude of EPs on the labels. Watch out for more news soon! 

The German outfit has been on an incredible run of form with promising developments in all of their endeavors and exciting news still to come. Be it a fresh remix or EP drop, DJ set or party, Monkey Safari will be sure to touch all scopes of dance culture with no signs of deceleration on the horizon. 
Their mandate remains the same, sending sunny vibes to make even the darkest dance floors smile.