Tales From the Jungle is the brand-new mini-album from Gift of Africa, once again showcasing his deep passion for Deep House. With rich grooves, hypnotic rhythms, and soulful textures, this release takes listeners on a journey through warm, organic soundscapes that blend emotion and groove seamlessly. Each track reflects his unique vision and dedication to the genre, making Tales From the Jungle a must-listen for true Deep House lovers.

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Gift of Africa - Time Traveller [Deep Clicks]

Zanak'izao (Long Play)

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kazamayé - Zanak'izao (Long Play)

🎶Anatolia🎶

Dive into the pulsating rhythms and immersive soundscapes of my latest release. This track blends the deep, driving beats of techno with the emotive melodies of melodic techno, all while infusing the groove and energy of house music. Perfect for late-night sets and dancefloor moments, this track is designed to take you on a sonic journey. Let the music move you and enjoy the ride!

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Anatolia

One of Dancing Astronaut’s artists to watch in 2017 and the man behind one of the most impressive debuts of 2016, Beatport #1 album ‘One Day of Independence’ on Guy J’s Lost & Found, returns to home ground. This time in the shape of 5 incredible remixes by some of electronic music’s most intriguing and brightest stars.

Lehar, Luca Bachetti, Patrice Baumel, Termoment and Lost & Found head honcho Guy J have each reinterpreted their favourite off Khen’s future classic debut.

‘Imaginal Cells’ has been repurposed by the label boss himself into a beautiful slice of melodic goodness. With trippy FX details and a serene breakdown, its yet another Guy J classic rework. 

Diynamic's Lehar offers his take on the Khen and Guy J collabo ‘Prism’, turning down the intensity of the original with a sophisticated touch, he leads the track to deeper waters with an infectious melody that marries the familiar underlying key elements of the original in perfect symbiosis.

The sonic voyage continues with Luca Bachetti’s groovish take on ‘Authentica’. Adding to the recognisable lead melody, he gives the track an almost cinematic and atmospheric treatment that leaves you longing for more.

Patrice Baumel, fresh from the success of his recent remix of Cubicolor, tackles ‘Land of Goshen’. Taking the track in a more driving and pumping direction with a nod to 90s classic Trance, this track will cause a stir in sets from dusk to dawn.

Closing the collection on a trippy vibe with hints of old school Acid and an uncanny detailed soundscape that will leave you in awe, is Termoment’s take on ‘One Day of Independence’. A beautiful and fitting finalé to this weighty package of reworks.

1. Khen - Imaginal Cells - Guy J Remix

Chiron

Chiron (Marcelo Vasami Remix)

Support by the likes of Eelke Kleijn, Nick Warren, Oliver Schories, Kolsch, D-Nox, Djuma Sound System, Piemont, Mariano Mellino, Oliver Weiter, Boss Axis, D-formation Soul Button and many others!!

01. MOHN - Splendor Of Beauty (Original) [SOSO]

Award-winning DJ and producer and ever-present in the upper echelons of dance music fraternity for over 15 years, Pole Folder is an iconic figure of global renown. With DJ appearances across the globe, the classically trained musician has a unique ability to fill dance-floors with cross-genre appeal while a production portfolio tells a similar story of global appeal. Through his own Reworck imprint and an era-defining album on John Digweed's Bedrock that gave rise to countless appearances on TV and radio, further work saw the Belgian mixing the "Sudbeats II" compilation for Hernan Cattaneo's imprint. A regular on Proton Music since a 2006 debut, Pole Folder now returns after a successful remix of Michael A in December 2017. "A Glimpse Into The Past" is a glorious piece, redolent in exquisite melodies and intricately crafted percussive flair. Rippling motifs build in intensity in front of a soft and hypnotic arpeggio as sumptuous pads create a depth and texture. Hitting its stride, post-breakdown, the culmination of dominant beat and counterpoint melodic lead create a wonderful aural vision.

Joining a host of Australian talents, Retza is a name that oozes craft and quality. A successful DJ at events including Rainbow Serpent Festival and Let Them Eat Cake in his home country, appearances in Berlin and North America have rubber-stamped a growing reputation. His music signed to some of the industry's finest imprints including, All Day I Dream, Kindisch and UONE's Beat and Path, Retza's music has been supported by a host of leading names including Jamie Stevens, Lee Burridge and Kasey Taylor. Making his Proton Music debut, the Retza remix is a wonderfully created work that sensitively takes the leading elements of Pole Folder's work and sculpts them into new and vibrant directions courtesy of a stripped-back beat and ticking percussive groove. These then form the foundations for layers of counterpoint melodic motifs to fully express themselves in freeform glory across the near-nine-minute track. With its warm and complex bassline adding further depth, Retza's is a dazzlingly intelligent reworking.

Maddy Hughes is another Australian firmly making his presence felt upon a global stage through his Funkform moniker. Out of his home "in the lush tropical paradise of Cairns", he has been a regular on the Open Records imprint. From 2011's "Middleman" debut to 2017's "Synthesia", Funkform's original work has been key with additional releases for Vapour Recordings, Stellar Fountain and City Life all playing host to the trademark Funkform sound. Now debuting on Proton Music with a typically impressive reworking of Pole Folder, Hughes transforms "A Glimpse Into The Past" into a dynamic, groove-driven offering that excels with a searing lead line that cuts through his remix like a hot knife through butter. Building in intensity throughout with intricate percussive top line, beautiful piano phrasing ripples outwards at the mid-point as a series of effects and motifs create a wonderful question and answer tension that is a tribute to Pole Folder's original.

With a "Glimpse Into The Past" wonderfully represented by debuts from Retza and Funkform, Pole Folder's future glows incandescent.

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by James Warren
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

A Glimpse Into The Past

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Pole Folder - A Glimpse Into The Past (Original Mix)

Hitting the virtual shelves in October 2018, Rauchhaus and his sparkling "Opal" provided another beautiful melodic moment on Proton Music. With a release of its own on Particles, the original is now reprised alongside remixes from Canadian, Dutch and Polish talents.

Paul Hazendonk and Dustin Nantais are hugely respected names within the underground dance scene. Both individually renowned for a wealth of releases on a series of blue-chip imprints, Dutch star, Hazendonk has found himself at the vanguard of dance music for well over a decade from his Rotterdam home. Owner of the globally renowned Manual Music and MNL imprints, a roster that includes, Henry Saiz, Eelke Kleijn and Umek have kept Hazendonk at the epicentre of a world stage. A producer with almost 400 production credits, his own music has found its way onto the likes of Natura Viva, ICONYC, and Black Hole. Similarly, Dustin Nantais finds himself at the forefront of the Toronto DJ scene with performances across his home city. A sparkling production career has seen plethora of high-profile releases hit the likes of Where The Heart Is, Perspectives Digital and Particles, over a 5-year reign at underground music's top table. Joining forces, Hazendonk and Nantais have had a series of high-profile collaborative releases with stops on BluFin, Einmusika and Proton Music as they now make their Particles debut with a typically scintillating remix. Creating a beautifully crafted melodic affair, a strong bassline and ticking percussion provide the foundation for a clever us of Rauschhaus' components to create a track that revels in pulsating pads and sparkling riff. Hitting its stride post-breakdown, a strong combination of groove, melody and vocals provide a striking new interpretation of "Opal".

From Zawiercie in the central-south of the country, Rafa'EL has been creating electronic music for over a decade. With a passion for "deep house, progressive and tribal", the Polish artist has crafted a distinctive style with his popular "Infusion" show on Proton Radio. Simultaneously, an ever-evolving production career has found Rafa'EL with almost a double century of production credits to his name after a debut for Usessions Records in April 2013. Going on to feature heavily for fellow countryman, Tuxedo and his Electronic Tree imprint, Rafael has also been a regular on Sonic Union's Lowbit, Gai Barone's Afterglow and the iconic Balkan Connection. Making his mark on Particles in 2018, the four-track "Twin Flames" saw two original tracks supported by remixes from Izzet and E.F.G. in June, as he now returns to the label. Remixing "Opal", the Rafa'EL interpretation immediately identifies itself with Rauschhaus' original as familiar melodic themes are played out above a strong beat and dancefloor-friendly groove. Building in elegant fashion, new melodic phrases emerge with shimmering motif and reversed phrases making an innovative statement. Driving forwards in the third movement the combination of additional productional material with original components has created a rich and impressive new version.

Remixes from Nantais and Hazendonk and Rafa'EL have kept Rauchhaus and his "Opal" glistening firmly in the spotlight.

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by Marina Gerardi
Mastered by Cid Inc., Qbical, Tuxedo
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Opal (Nantais & Hazendonk Remix) [feat. Dustin Nantais & Paul Hazendonk]

Particles