Over fifteen impressive releases into its existence, Amsterdam-based, South African-born artist Lee Ann Roberts' NowNow label continues to go from strength to strength with a relentless flow of breakneck Hard Dance offerings from some of the genre's brightest stars. The label's next release welcomes rising Irish star SMU for his NowNow debut with 3 original tracks on 'Keep Moving Forward'. The release is a blistering trio of original cuts bolstered by remixes from fellow Irishman Revoxx, Perpignan-based Klimax 82 and label head Lee Ann Roberts. 

'Active Shooter' kicks in the door to the EP, hitting you head-on with a fusion of rippling Psytrance, thrilling Breaks and potent Hardstyle nuances. Building around high-octane grooves and savage sirens, it's an undeniably head-turning signal of intent for the rest of the release. 'Energy' is next in line, bringing another fast-paced amalgam of Hard Dance subgenre goodness crafted from sinister synths, furious percussive drive, a catchy vocal hook and massive, climatic transitions. The title cut 'Keep Moving Forward' is the last of three originals from SMU, cutting a slightly different musical line to its predecessors. Slower in pace to its counterparts, it carries a potent core of thumping, driven drums and raucous hat grooves, orbited by cinematic pads, rave synths and an iconic vocal that leads into several piano-laced, happy hardcore-esque throwdowns.

Lee Ann Roberts' reimagination of 'Energy' leads the way with the remixes, putting a sinister spin on the original with screeching synth lines and an unrelenting tide of peaks and troughs to keep the dancefloor on its toes from start to finish. Revoxx's remix of 'Active Shooter' is next up, adding even more weight to the original whilst cleverly manipulating several vital elements to carve out an impressive peak-time stomper. Klimax 82's rework of 'Energy' rounds off the release with another captivating niche re-do, delivering an intriguing blend of Happy Hardcore, Psytrance, Hard Techno and everything in between.

06 SMU - Energy (Klimax 82 Extended Remix)

05 SMU - Active Shooter (Revoxx Extended Remix)

04 SMU - Energy (Lee Ann Roberts Extended Remix)

03 SMU - Keep Moving Forward (Extended Mix)

02 SMU - Energy (Extended Mix)

01 SMU - Active Shooter (Extended Mix)

Buy: https://www.beatport.com/release/africa-ep/5017825

‘Africa’ delivers a track of trance and techno melodies following a sinister intro, whilst B-side ‘Sabie Sunset’ hits fast with turbo charged sonics throughout the body of the track, that lead onto its full throttle style percussion.    

Artist: Lee Ann Roberts
Title: ‘Africa'
Label: NowNow Records
Catalogue: NN020
Format: Digital 
Genre: #Electronic #Techno #HardTechno 
Style: Hard Techno
Release date: 24th April 2025

Tracklist:
1. Lee Ann Roberts – ‘Africa’ (Extended Mix)
2. Lee Ann Roberts – ‘Sabie Sunset’ (Extended Mix)
3. Lee Ann Roberts – ‘Africa’ (Acid Asian Extended Remix)
4. Lee Ann Roberts – ‘Sabie Sunset’ (The Rocketman Extended Mix)

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Premiere: Lee Ann Roberts - Africa

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OBSCUUR stands as the leading powerhouse for high energy dance music. Based in Berlin and Amsterdam, we drive the scene with millions of streams each month and a roster of hundreds of visionary artists, bringing fast-paced sounds to a global audience — fueled by ADA / Warner Music to push our sound.

NowNow Records is inspired by a melting pot of communities and cultures, and a South African term used as an indication of time. Championing off the grid techno and founded by South African DJ and producer Lee Ann Roberts, it is more than just a label but a movement that allows you to travel without actually going anywhere. To be in that moment of time where the music takes you.

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