Brazilian Boogie & Disco Reworks, Vol. 1

Tropical Affair

Bahari

Offcuts (unmixed, unmastered, unfinished)

This song is more than just a track; it’s a piece of my own history wrapped up in sound. I wanted to capture the feeling I had when I first stepped into clubs in London, where everything was raw and pulsing, and the energy was unlike anything else. It’s that sense of being fully alive, where the bass moves through you and you lose yourself in the moment, surrounded by people who are all riding that same wave.

At the same time, I’ve got this deep connection to producers like the Chemical Brothers’ music and their ability to push boundaries and create these massive, hypnotic soundscapes. I wanted to bring that into this song—their way of building tension and release, the euphoria of it all, but with my own twist. Channeling those memories, those moments when it hits just right, and blending them.

It’s personal. Stepping into a different world for a while, where the music takes over, and everything else fades away.

Don't Go

The Lounge King

Sky Golden ft. Zalo

A serious song about kebabs, no cheese and respect. 

Rough night? Need Kebab
No Girl? Need Kebab
Boss is a jerk? Need Kebab
Got a new dad? Need Kebab

Don't cry. Just listen.

Created by Ace Chapman and MXME feat. BO$$MAN

BO$$MAN - KEBAB (Bennetti Fresh & ACE CHAPMAN RMX)

Sounded Dark

The Winning Loser

CODEC 1

It's been a long time (Cassette Mix)

Show Notes: edmprod.com/153

This week, RAC sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast.

RAC is a Grammy Award winning musician and producer currently based in Portland, OR. He’s fresh off releasing his third full album BOY, an 18-track journey featuring collaborators like Louis The Child and Jamie Lidell. He’s also well known for his remix work, gaining a Grammy nomination for his remix of ODESZA’s Say My Name, and winning a Grammy Award for his remix of Bob Moses’ Tearing Me Up.

We start off with RAC’s background, discussing his upbringing in Portugal and his early experiences with piano and guitar. We discuss his first DAW that he found in a cereal box, and the albums worth of music he created before graduating high school. We talk about his initial idea for the RAC project, which began as a collective of remix artists. He discusses his unique vision for the project, and how he made the pivot into releasing original music. RAC explains the driving forces for each of his albums, distilling what he feels has helped him sustain his success in the music industry. 

On the production side, RAC dives deep into his songwriting and technical workflows. He explains his refined production process that allows him to write polished demos in under two hours, the key components of his impressive home studio, and why he boiled his SM57 microphone. He also breaks down his guitar rig and recording setup, his favorite plugins for mixing, and his detailed approach to find simplicity in his writing.

Later on, RAC explains his process for remote collaboration, which has become increasingly useful during the Covid-19 pandemic. On that, he explains how he and his team have adapted during the pandemic, questioning the norms within the music industry and pushing his project further. RAC also explains his more recent projects, including a creative approach for Twitch streaming, as well as his foray into cryptocurrency. 

Connect with RAC:

Facebook: facebook.com/remixartistcollective
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rac
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rac/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4AGwPDdh1y8hochNzHy5HC
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rac

#153: RAC on Honing in on Simplicity and Finding Sustained Success

Sound Shapes
Atmosphere Design
Lagos Beats Collective
https://bigadventuretime.com

Recording engineer by trade, graduating to production in London's Deep and Tech house scene before switching gears to sunnier vibes.
French Touch, Disco Funkateer and Tropical Laserbeam Aficionado.

This is my latest project. Lemme know what you think!

Past Projects:
Poussez
Artizan Music
Toast Burglar
Uptownboogiedown

It's been a long time (Cassette Mix)

mxme

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