ETS-MWIZI
02/04/21
Even The Strong

Mwizi is a collaboration between Nabalayo – an artist, producer and vocalist from Nairobi, Kenya – and Even The Strong label founder NKC. The release combines Nabalayo’s arresting vocal harmonies and flowing melodies, which draw influence from Kenyan folk music, as well as Bjork, Kelela and Tiwa Savage, with NKC’s broken rhythms, choppy sampling and pulp FX.

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@eventhestrong

Mwizi II (Dub)

Nabalayo x NKC - Mwizi II

https://www.gofundme.com/f/bossa-nova-civic-club-restoration-staff-fund
https://questionmarcdj.bandcamp.com/album/tropical-goth-rave-water

Rave Water - quest?onmarq

'Move Like So Remixes' not only reimagines 2021's EP full of Afro-Caribbean explorations courtesy of Bermuda-born producer Obeka (@djobeka) but also perfectly showcases different approaches to the art of remixing.

Take 'Test System' - a dancehall-infused track that has proven to be the most popular song from the original release with radio plays in Kampire's BBC Radio 1 residency among others - which comes back in a form of three impressively distinct versions. Influential Peruvian duo Dengue Dengue Dengue (@dengue) revisit their DNGDNGDNG alias and brilliantly come up with a rework in which jungle breaks smoothly intertwine with reggaeton. Further into the EP you can hear the voice of Swordman Kitala, a talented Ugandan MC with numerous appearances on Nyege Nyege's sister label Hakuna Kulala, who flawlessly delivers his verses in Luganda alongside original beat produced by Obeka. Last but not least, a true gem has been cooked up by DJ Danifox (@djdanifox). Strongly departing from the original, he brings his characteristic sound that ideally sets the tone for closing the release with an almost jazzy feel and a somewhat nostalgic manner (saudade, one may say).

Two remaining instrumental songs from 'Move Like So' also get new versions - and both will be perfect for your DJ sets. Title track receives a speeding up treatment from Ultima Esuna (@ultimaesuna), Mexican artist already gathering much deserved attention for her dancehall-leaning compositions that earned her a place on the 2022 Nervous Horizon compilation. And then there's Bandicut (@bandicut), one of the key figures in the Lisbon's global bass scene, who went all out and delivered a true banger making use of the West African drums from the original song.

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Artwork: Ala Lesiala (www.instagram.com/lesiala/ www.instagram.com/precel.studio/ )
Mastering: Mentalcut (www.instagram.com/mentalcut/)
Special thanks to Pablo Pascual aka Pambulo

Obeka - Move Like So (Ultima Esuna Remix)

"From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free."

Cover Photo: Afro-Palestinian militant, Fatima Bernawi, mocking occupation court judges as they sentence her to life in prison in 1968. She was the first female Palestinian political prisoner.

Palestine Will Be Free (1 Hour Loop of Chant)

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BLIND RECORDS

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Episode 73 of your favorite Thursday night show (for 3 years running!), IDEAL Radio on @subfmradio. Originally aired on Arpil 5th, 2024.

New episodes air every other Thursday from 10PM-12AM PST (Friday 6AM-8AM GMT).

Hosted by @antsnow with one of the hottest mixes you've ever heard from the king of the club, @xqzmebeats

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Ant Snow Tracklist:
b o u t, EVEHIVE - BERIMBALL
Lazy Flow - Electro vs Vogue (Vocal Mix)
Lektor Scopes - Palms Are Sweaty
GUTTA, SJAYY, DJ SLIINK - TONIGHT
Qemist - UNRELEASED
DJ Milton - Suk The Dik
DJ SWISHA - UNRELEASED
Skee Mask, RamonPang - UNTITLED 279 X HOLD ME UNDER (Gaszia Remix)
somasounds - Duffles (soma's sicko dub)
Lutsu & Razor - Certy (Groove Chronicles 2​-​Step Refix)
Oyubi - OK
Air Max '97 - Eat The Rich
Peder Mannerfelt - Big Ball (Roman Flügel Remix)
Kush Jones - BBR002 (BROKEN BASS)
Avi Loud, Liano - DO IT
KOOXLA - UNRELEASED
Darian - Traxcentric
LAZY ANTS - Speed G
Trekkie Trax Crew - Thunder (R3LL Remix)
Amen the Producer - hol' up
DJ SWISHA, DIYR - UNRELEASED
sepha - HRMMMM, THE POWER...
DJ Girl - UNRELEASED

XQZ ME Tracklist: 
XQZ ME - Crybaby
Byrell the Great - YYUUMMMMMYY
Strict Face - Sin Drum
Kanyon - Fuckin tha DJ
P2P - hot!
Liano - Out the Door
DJ SWISHA - LEMME HEAR YA
Jay R Neutron - HUSTLA TRACK
XQZ ME- No Man
NKC - Salon Room
MikeQ, DJ SLIINK, Miss Jay - The Bitch
Neana - YEEZUS 2
WILHELMINA - UNRELEASED
Baby Tate - Pedi (Gaszia Edit)
Color Plus - In Drum Beat
Constantine - Holla Back
XQZ ME - Give Me A Break
Leonce - Fast
DJ Cozy - LIH001
XQZ ME - Daddy
Oscar Osorio - Burnin’
WTCHCRFT - Jack Dough
Isaiah - Your Body (No Synth Mix)
TSVI - Progressiva
Dance Maniacs - Keys To The Gate
OMAAR - Mr Ketchup
Mark Broom - Shake That Body
Paul Johnson - Feel My M.F. Bass
DJ Swisherman & BEADS - Shake It
Casement - 2k22
Casement - Get Down

IDEAL Radio EP073 - XQZ ME

DJ DEEON - GO BANGG
TRAXMAN - Fri Dat Shit Up
Oak City Slums - Unreleased 
DjPjmadethistrack - DIP DOWN LOW
Oak City Slums - JAM-2424
Sonic D & DJ Clent - Talk About It
Oak City Slums - Unreleased
Oak City Slums & Liano - Unreleased
DjPjmadethistrack - BOUNCE THAT ASS
Avi Loud - IWANNAGOFAST
DJ DEEON - POP

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