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Following her recent release with Live From Earth, Istanbul-rooted Nene H (@nenetreat) now launches her own label UMAY, aimed at representing SWANA and QTBIPOC artists. Inaugurated by Munich based trans activist BASHKKA (@bashkka), the EP titled Maktub (Arabic for ”its written”) materializes the artist's solo debut, and its trail blazes for queer club bangers. As BASHKKA states, ”Maktub is an idiosyncratic love letter to myself, my heritage and my community. My songs reflect the expedition of the past year and a half up until now and all the emotions that I gave myself space and fortitude to deal with and to also to relish in''.

BASHKKA, trained singer and songwriter, was born in Munich, but came of age amid the  New York Ballroom scene, which offered a different kind of family to the traditional Turkish one she grew up in. This dichotomy has been equally important in shaping BASHKKA’s identity as an artist—and is echoed throughout her solo debut which blends uptempo dance floor music with Kurdish vocal samples, alongside a Chicago-influenced bounce house piece featuring BASHKKA’s own vocals. The artwork by Copenhagen based Noah Umur Kanber complements these influences impressively, taking inspiration from Sumerian mythology and the non-binary goddesses Ishtar and Ereshkigal which can be seen in the motif. It's these two figures that BASHKKA has found most interesting in reflecting on her inner conflicts in regards to her personal history. Ishtar as the goddess of love and sexuality and Ereshkigal, representing the underworld. That is why BASHKKA’s debut EP turns out to be an intensely personal project, a love letter towards her foremost defining influences: her Turkish heritage and the queer community. She says, ”my sound hasn’t been as much of a thought through process and rather an echo of feelings passing through different margins, styles and all underrepresented communities..” 

UMAY starts as a non-profit label sharing the revenue with its artists, an open critique against industry standards, crude label politics and the dominant music business model that Nene H has had to painfully experience herself in the recent years. With Maktub, UMAY spotlights Nene H’s  close friend and ally whose presence in the European club community has recently risen at an astounding pace, as demonstrated by her presence at some of the most renowned clubs such as Berghain / Panorama Bar. 

The EP features four original tracks by BASHKKA, complemented with a remix by label mommy Nene H. Maktub will first appear digitally on February 15th via UMAY and is followed by a vinyl release and music video in the summer. Dedicated merchandise is available via Bandcamp, profits from the merchandise go to The Association for Support for Transgender Children (FSTB).

1. Act Bad (4:47)
2. DeFol (5:14)
3. Aziza (5:29)
4. C-quence Of Calamities (4:31)
5. DeFol (Nene H Remix) (4:18)

Mixed by Sugar
Mastered by Joel Krozer at Six Bit Deep
Artwork by Noah Umur Kanber

UMAY is Nene H’s newly founded venturesome platform for emerging music artists, aimed to build bridges and empower local culture, giving visibility for geographically underrepresented regions and artists with a strong focus on South, Western Asian and African artists as well as QTBIPOC. UMAY focuses on establishing trustful and long-lasting relationships with its community, in an attempt to defy the challenges emerging artists come across in the modern music business. While being completely transparent and non-profit, UMAY aims to stand aside in trustful partnerships with its artists and not in hierarchy. UMAY focuses on releasing genuine electronic music productions, innovative merchandise and a respectful representation of its artists backgrounds within the context of each release. Umay is the goddess of fertility in Central Asian Turkic mythology and Tengriism and as such related to women, mothers and children. Umay resembles earth-mother goddesses found in various other world religions.

Maktub

BASHKKA - Maktub (UMAY001) - Previews

Jensen Interceptor presents Jensen & Friends — a cross-continental collaboration.

International Chrome co-founder Jensen Interceptor proudly presents Jensen & Friends, a freshly-squeezed compilation celebrating the fruits of creative collaboration, forthcoming 1st March 2024. Co-crafted alongside a dynamic roster of artists from around the globe, the LP serves as a vibrant tribute to those who have journeyed alongside Jensen and left an indelible mark on his ever-evolving artistic outlook.

ORDER HERE:
https://internationalchrome.bandcamp.com/album/jensen-friends

"This album is a celebration of the beautiful relationships formed through music,” says Jensen Interceptor. “It’s a culmination of the last few years spent traveling the world and connecting with like-minded artists, and a way of honoring that incredible privilege.”

https://soundcloud.com/jensen-interceptor
https://soundcloud.com/nenetreat
https://soundcloud.com/internationalchrome

PREMIERE: Nene H & Jensen Interceptor - Skembbe [ International Chrome ]

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Mrodriguez, QMore - Prendemela

Martin OCCO - One More Time (Original Mix)

Purchase link: https://naughtybeatsrecords.mercadoshops.cl/MLC-2807346208-naughty-beats-records-swing-the-wax-vinilo-_JM?fbclid=fbclid

Andres Shockwave - Purple Sky (Only on Vinyl)

Exctasy

Umberto Pagliaroli - Low (Original Mix)

Collective 02

I Still Think About Bella

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dj lucid - near death experience [PLAY021]

Nene H explores and pushes the new rave sound on Moral Standards - Falling Ethics Records subdivision - second outing. Backed by Sunil Sharpe and P.E.A.R.L. remixes, this high paced body music exercise packs loads of energy.

Release date: 18.12.2020
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A1 – Real Can Relate
A2 – Real Can Relate (Sunil Sharpe Remix)
B1 – Sad Raver
B2 – Sad Raver (P.E.A.R.L. Remix)
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Moral Standards is a sub-division of Falling Ethics Records.
All rights reserved ©2020

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Moral Standards 002 / Nene H - Scene Analysis EP w/ Sunil Sharpe & P.E.A.R.L. remixes

No Context is that tingly feeling you get when the warm embrace of a good bassline wraps around your ears.

I Still Think About Bella

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