Sickest Kenyan drill/genge/rap crud from DJ Iche, racking up her first international release with Hakuna Kulala.

Unflinchingly upfront and echoing the viral US/UK sound, but mostly rapped in Bantu Swahili, ’Nai Yetu’ is an unmissable introduction, where needed, to the world of Kenyan urban music. It stars a stellar roll call of Mombassa’s hottest drill rappers; Natty, Buruklyn Boyz, Dyana Cods, Jovie Jovv, Da Vaji, Tulia, Wakandinali, Mbogi Genje -  as well as select cuts of the more dancefloor-primed Gengetone sound from the likes of Mbogi Genje / SWAT/ Kenya Sihami/ Oksyde, and contemporary Kenyan “urban”, such as Nah Eeto  / Monski/ Oksyde ft. Ares66 - BAZUU/ Mastar VK, for 74 minutes of properly crucial listening.

At the helm is DJ Iche, a central player in Mombassa, whose production and singing is heard across her mix, bridging the related but distinctive styles, and toggling the pressure in a way that mirrors the road-level heat and molten flows that links southside Chicago to London’s north/south sounds and Brooklyn right now. Like the Ghanaian drill styles showcased by the likes of Shannen SP in the UK, DJ Iche’s take on the genre portrays the young Kenyan sound at its most rugged, replete with icy minor key motifs and transfixing glyding basses, but also leaning into killlller bits juggling jungle and drill and its Gengetone parallels unique to Kenya.

DJ ICHE:  Nai Yetu Mixtape - Side A (Digital)

Difficult to pin down, Madrid-based producer Merca Bae’s sound was originally focused around dancehall and reggaeton and begun incorporating grime and dubstep influences into the mix following his brief move to London in 2016. As a producer, he became quickly known for his self-released edits and EPs as well as collaborations with the likes of Nick León, Bitter Babe, bk beats, Miss Jay, GAZZI and more. On Bandcamp and Soundcloud, you will find his Merca Zip’s series which has always been free as an ode to club culture and encourages donations to financially support the artists who take part in the project. His DJ sets have seen him play across Europe including Sonar, Rye Wax, Axis in Chengdu, Mexico City, and Nitsa Barcelona. 

Cited as one of the most ground breaking artists in the new generation of Madrid’s sounds we’re extremely excited to have Merca on the 909 mix series. In this 45-min session, Merca speeds through tracks from INVT, Mina & Bryte, Siu Mata & Amor Satyr, badista and more.

Tracklist:
Parzubanil - Pegadito
PVSSY & Entrañas - Acertijo
LEJIA & Merca Bae - ?
Nick León - Aguacero
EYRA - Hero Zear
Gipsyan - Hybrid Skank
Prozak - 1996
Guim - 3AM (feat. Highkili)
Guim - 3AM (Dub Mix)
Helsmoortel - Arson
Ice Wing - HyperCubed
INVT & Coffintexts - Fresa
Bitterbabe & Nick León - ?
Mina & Bryte - Awolonge
Nick León - Grillo (ZutZut Remix)
Modern Collapse - Seeds
Rattlesnakke - Sublimación
Helsmoortel - Knock The Hustle
INVT - Caiman
KAVARI - Elk
Endless Mow + maya q - Sliced
Merca Bae & Bitterbabe - Solsticio 
INVT & Coffintexts - Humo
Siu Mata & Amor Satyr - Acidez 
Siu Mata & Amor Satyr - Reggaeton Sex
badsista - TOMOTOMO
hidden jayeem - vuela libre

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Untitled 909 Podcast 112: Merca Bae

Managed to break the months-long writer's block I had throughout 2021 (while I was focusing on finishing up the "Pulsers" EP) in the last quarter of that year. Somehow, I managed to whip up more than five tracks I was happy with over the course of the last 10 months. Here's the final result. You probably already know the drill by now. 

Some of these are coming out in some form in the foreseeable future. Most of the tracks in this mix are unreleased for now, though. 

Cover image by Ryan Cantwell. Cover "layout" by yours truly, natch.

Strict Face - Citrus Snaps
Strict Face - Jelly Redback
Strict Face - Getaway Driver
Strict Face - Trickle
Strict Face - Sin Drum
Strict Face - Poison Finish
Strict Face - Liquid Gold
Strict Face - Sixty Peels
Strict Face - Casual Contact
Strict Face - Coin Counter
Strict Face - Deserted (Pa Salieu variant)
Strict Face - Vanity Card
Strict Face - Joint & Swivel
Strict Face - Turbo Calc
Strict Face - Platinum Strength
Strict Face - Ease In
Strict Face - Sunbleach

Thanks for listening.

2022

PRE-SEASONED III

Nervous Horizon with TSVI, Tommy Wallwork & Ultima Esuna - 15 August 2022

@SVBKVLT regular @Swimful blends amapiano and drill on ‘Rushlight’, featuring remixes from @Ikonika and Phelimuncasi

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-swimful-translation-heaven-ikonika-remix

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Premiere: Swimful ‘Translation To Heaven (Ikonika Remix)’

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SLOW DRUMZ / DARK AMAPIANO / CORE GQOM / FUNKY HOUSE

01. Mxshi Mo – Slow Poison
02. Toma Kami – XN
03. De Grandi – Easy Mongo
04. MM x NKC – Secret Dub
05. DJ JM – Hybrid
06. MM x NKC – Secret Dub
07. Riddla, Skeng – Gvnman Shift (Amapiano Remix)
08. Gvijin – Trip to SA
09. Native Soul – Way to Cairo
10. Fibbs – Angry Bass
11. Njelic & Thabza Tee – Down the Drain
12. CrowBeats – Desart Riddem
13. DJ Black Low ft. DJ Sax Boy – 9 Days
14. Toxicated Keys – Me Now
15. Real Nox – Party Animal
16. Growzie Presents – Tech Whistle
17. Mellowbone SA – Charmer Boy
18. Teno Afrika – Gomora Groove
19. Glitch_se18 – Tiny Warrior
20. Maestro – Deep Space Six
21. Secret Dub
22. ZVRI ft. Cue – Kontrol
23. Dominowe – Rah (Core Gqom)
24. Leonce – Banana Runtz
25. Zebulun – Hardo Bread
26. Naycha – Treat Me Right
27. DJ Technics – Officer Breakdown
28. Ojerime – Give It Up 2 Me (NKC SteamRooms Flip)

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https://www.nts.live/shows/naafi/episodes/naafi-3rd-february-2023

CDMX Tapes w/ João Lagrima de Ouro & Nala Brown 020223

Rinse FM Podcast

Swimful - 23 February 2023

Greetings to you all from the Kulture Lab crew! We’re excited to be back after taking a little break from social media madness and online life. Today we’ll be getting the ball rolling with our usual Soundcloud invites series and we have a lot more planned moving forward into the year with releases every month, Twitch streams and more. 

Turning the focus back to our next episode, we’re very happy to introduce @rydeenrydeen who has provided an amazing show for our return. Rydeen is a musician, DJ and radio host living and working on unceded Wangal and Gadigal land (aka Sydney, Australia). Ry co-hosts the long-running weekly club music show, “Spin the Bottle" on Sydney community station, FBi Radio. Their work has appeared on Juke Bounce Werk, Balamii Radio, Dublab, triple j and alongside the Australian Chamber Orchestra. 

An impressive portfolio to say the least! We’re extremely lucky to have this opportunity to work with such an interesting artist and we’re ecstatic to get this show up for you all to enjoy. Thank you so much, Rydeen, for taking the time to get this together for us and all the listeners. Much love! 

Tracklist:

@scratchadva - Take It All
Geeneus - Yellowtail VIP
Royal P - Like That Instrumental
@karennyamekg - Feeling Funky
Lil Silva - Get Down
N.B Funky - Riddim Box
Footsteps - Worker
Perempay & Dee - Buss It
Funkystepz - Redemption
Geeneus ft. Ms. Dynamite - Get Low
@illblu - Meltdown
DJ Scholar - Skankers
Donae'o - African Warrior Instrumental
Terror Danjah - Scotch Bonnet
Mr. Mitch - Closing Party	
Amy King ft. Lady Fury - Slow It Down

KL 54: Rydeen

back in business with a lushy mixtape from https://soundcloud.com/s-u-k-ii

another real eclectic one as she ties together a whole range starting with a beautiful original piece in collaboration will beaumount

from there we roll through avant vocal to the clubby goodness where suki keeps the pressure up for a good while before taking us through some real pleasant turns

it’s all put together in a patient and exciting fashion a reflection of both her classical training and pop sensibilities 

some absolute favourites, perfect gear for the summertime pres or even a sunrise afters 

where else you gonna hear blackhaine, donato dozzy and caroline polachek in the same mix?

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