The first hour and a half from my debut at Watergate, closing out the Water Floor. 

Some Indie Dance, Afro House and a taste of the eclectic nature of my sound.

So much love and positive energy on that floor and into the morning sunshine. Berlin, and all those dancers- I love you.

Ghedi @ Watergate, RISE. Waterfloor. Closing Set. 18.06.2022.

2nd May Mix

Vocals by:
LEA
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“Africa La” is a perfect fusion and unique mix of Electroacoustic Music with reflections of Funk, Disco and Afro Beat! This is the first album of Max Doblhoff featuring Idd Aziz and Baboulaye Cissokho, both musicians and vocalists from East and West Africa. Together they contribute their musical statements connecting different cultures. 

AFRICA LA - Music Video: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z13NgCJLcw

A cross border fusion. Defining, in a sensitive way, how a European producer can enhance a modern definition and interpretation of African music traditions. This debut album combines juicy club sounds with African attitude and the listener gets instantly triggered rhythmic twitching. 
The reinterpretation of his work using authentic rhythms and melodic riffs is the focus of this album. Max Doblhoff`s debut album “Africa La” is a melting pot and shows a variety of acoustic instruments like Kora, Kalimba and the exotic pear-shaped stringed instrument Oud. Also supported by a funky brass ensemble next to pulsating percussions such as Tomtom, Djembe, Tarabuka, Congas and Dun Dun Ba.
On his continental African journey Max Doblhoff caught the vibe and honesty of the African music scene. He also collaborated with African instrumentalists and vocalists such as “Idd Aziz”, “Baboulaye Cissokho“, “Ba Ousmane“, “Kombo Chokwe” and the “Kaya Collective“. These collaborations worked in perfect harmony. 
The driving idea behind the album is Max Doblhoff´s vision of minimalizing the use of electronic production techniques, like loops and synthesizers, and focus on the good old warm sounds of analog instruments. He does not only use his ability to produce music electronically, but also benefits from his skills as a drummer and percussionist. In accordance to his spiritual understanding of African and European cultures and their differences, Max found his own unique way of producing the interaction of electronic and acoustic music.

Musicians recorded on this Album 
Idd Aziz – Vocals / Kenya
Baboulaye Cissokho – Kora & Vocals on Saba Bo & Afro Key/ Senegal 
Kombo Chokwe – Guitars on Wanionaje/ Kenya
Kaya Collective – Horns on Wanionaje & Steel da drum/ Kenya 
Ba Ousmane – Djembe/ Senegal
BigBaffolo – Vocals, Percussion on Steel da drum/ Austria
Max Doblhoff – Drums, Kalimba, Tomtom, Percussions & Electronics/ Austria
Sebastian Wiesflecker – Guitars & Bass/ Austria 
Julian Hruza – Synth/Keys & Bass/ Austria 
Johannes Fritz - Bass on Steel da drum/ Austria 
Sebastian Porstner – Guitars on Afro Key/ Austria 
Georg Barnert – Sax on Africa La, Flute on Djemaa & Synth on Saba Bo/ Austria 

Music recorded at: 
Ketebul Studio, ADA Creative & Boxhouse Studio (Nairobi/Kenya)
Gnawa Musicians live recorded at „Djemaa el Fna“ (Marrakech/Marokko)
Primitive Studios, M. Kamler Studio & Schallmayer Music Studio (Vienna/Austria)

Produced, recorded, composed and arranged by Max Doblhoff 
Co productions by Sebastian Wiesflecker & Julian Hruza 
Mastered at Primitive Studios Vienna (www.primitive.at) 
Cover picture by Beryl Charlotte (Mombasa/Kenya)
Cover design by P. Püribauer (Austria) 

“AFRICA LA” Music Video directed by Didy Kimeu 
Homemade entertainment - Nairobi/Kenya 2017

Camera – Drone shots by Matthias Peter Alscher – Bassenheim (Kenya 2017)

Released date: 23 June 2017 on http://www.Clubcruisemusic.com 2017

Africa La

Saba Bo

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RISE | Berlin | June 30th 2018 | Hyenah | Floyd Lavine | Raoul K | Rancido | MINCO | Pam Bam | Suraj | Dylan-S | Foozak |

The next artist up in our podcast series comes from Nairobi and will be part of our upcoming party on June 30th.

After making his debut in Nairobi Kenya, @surajkenya has emerged as a dynamic, trailblazing DJ/Producer in East Africa. Since then, he has set his sights on becoming a beacon in Africa's burgeoning electronic music scene.

In lightspeed he has build himself a big fanbase and a proper reputation as an absolute pro producer. Moreover he immediatly earned his full membership being part of our very excluisve scene and was just being honored with an exclusive Boiler Room set.

Having started out playing the classical tablas through the influence of his father he by now effortlessly mixes modern house music with traditionally African vocals and instrumentation. 

Enough said, we can't wait to have him playing at the next RISE party.

RISE Radio Show Vol. 24 | Mixed By SURAJ

RISE Radio Show Vol. 35 | Mixed By Hyenah

After making his debut in Nairobi, SURAJ has emerged as a dynamic, trailblazing DJ/Producer in East Africa. Since then, he has set his sights on becoming a beacon for Africa's burgeoning electronic music scene.

We are pleased to present the premiere of 'Emmanuel Jal & Abdul Kadir Salim- Baai (Riot Stereo & SURAJ Remix)'

“I first heard the original song on the movie Blood Diamond and the vocal chant had forever stayed in my head. Once I started working with Riot Stereo from Prague, we were creating collaborative remixes and I remember digging this vocal chant up and we instantly flowed and created this midnight/peak rendition that focused on the vocal chants and percussive bells only. This is our fourth remix together and we finished working on this remix in early 2017. After releasing an EP on Moblack & their relationship with Emmanuel Jal, I approached the label and asked if they were interested in releasing this version. After discussing with all parties we fixed a date and I am really happy how it all connected.”

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▶ Resident Advisor - www.residentadvisor.net/dj/suraj-ke

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[PREMIERE] Emmanuel Jal & Abdul Kadir Salim- Baai (Riot Stereo & SURAJ Remix)

Unofficially unreleased Remix | For promotional use only | Not for sale
This version is not mastered.
Original Track: Klangkarussell - Smoothie | Unreleased

Klangkarussell - Smoothie (Kool & Kabul Remix)

Here is vol. 55 of our RISE Radio Show, mixed by  https://soundcloud.com/punkmbedzi the highly skilled DJ & producer from Polokwane, South Africa.
Together with Da Capo he is the host of popular The Rhythm party and just recently he was part of Black Coffee's Africa is Not a Jungle tour.

One Love and sincerely yours, the RISE crew

Artist Link: https://www.instagram.com/punkmbedzi/
RISE Link: https://www.instagram.com/risebln/

RISE Radio Show vol. 55 | Mixed by Punk Mbedzi

Tanzanian DJ and producer with a passion for house, blending in African influences with his sound. Co-founder of Midimu Collective, he’s dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the Tanzanian music scene.

Taking Me Back

Pweza