R$N Premieres February 2016

Togo Disco

Un remix de "Danza Negra" de Lucho Bermúdez directa a la pista de baile!

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Danza Negra remix

Been working all day? Been sweating all week? Time to throw down the hammer and have a dansi time! 

In the spotlights: The irresistible dance music coming out of East Africa! Kenyan Benga, Congolese Rumba's, Muziki Wa Dansi from Tanzania, they all have something in common: Untamable Hi-hat samurai's, tireless guitar terriers, scattering songbirds forming a tidal wave of uplifting dance music. 

Umoja picked some their favorite songs & elements and went for a session to add some Umoja flavours. Keeping a wide range of tempo's and moods, there should be something for all your moves and moments. Put on your brightest socks, sprinkle some glitters and join the Dansi! 

Much love, 
Umoja

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Les Mangelepa - N'kimba (Umoja Edit)

YUKON - House Remix

Enchantment

Quim Manuel O Espirito Santo - Eme Lelu

The light of the foyer illuminates the street. The illuminous pumps shine in the midst of the petrol station courtyard and the striking brand name 'Aziol' reads flamboyantly above the door. There was nowhere else to fuel up for miles around, business was booming and the chirps and chimes of mechanics echoed from parked cars. There was to be a race soon, crowds had already begun to gather to observe the fastest guys in town. Engines roared...

Trux is set to release an LP on the rather secretive German based Office Recordings.  Office07 is the latest edition to a series which has seen releases from the likes of Christopher Rau, Baaz and Dorisburg. Listen to "Aziol". 

PREMIERE: Trux - Aziol [Office]

The sounds of the carnival filled the sprawling streets, colours flourished amidst the glimmering procession of percussion and cries roared. From a table he looked on in peaceful observation, a cigarette balanced delicately between his lips, a glass of rum perched upon the table which sat before him. He kicked out his legs and lay back, this was his city, his town and his Brazil. This sunkissed country and it's people belonged to him, they just didn't know it yet. 

Here is the latest offering from the much loved, highly rated San Proper. L.O.V.E. on Dopeness Galore comes with a laidback, sensual kinda feeling which can often go amiss from House music. This one is all about intricacy, attention to detail, a low slung groove and natural feeling. Listen to "Brazil".  

PREMIERE: San Proper - Brazil [Dopeness Galore]

The chant was one of pain and desperation as he stood amidst the village of shanty huts. This was a place which he had called home for so long but now as he stood staring at the burnt out town that surrounded him he had never felt a stronger sense of disconnect. His heart ached for his missing lover, she had vanished into the shadowy depths of the forest which surrounded the once peaceful town. He shouted into the night, calling her name, "Tabanka" he cried, again and again. 

Sofrito: Tropical Discotheque is a record label made up of Hugo Mendez, Frankie Francis, Lewis Heriz and friends. Based in London they release music of a wonderfully eclectic worldly origin which could be as far removed from the city streets in which they inhabit.  Alma Negra is based in Switzerland and has previously released music for Highlife and INI Movement. This one has tribal dancefloor written all over it.

@almanegramusic @sofrito

PREMIERE: Alma Negra - Tabanka (Version)[Sofrito]

The shuttle had finally left earth headed for extra terrestrial life and promise. It burst through the clouds and towards the blue sky which slowly merged to black. The switches flicked and the the lights flashed in the cockpit. He pulled his helmet over his head and tensed. He was ready to enter a zone in which no human had ever been before. His existence was no longer on earth but beyond it's outer reaches. Adrift the tiny rocket ship floated through the sky on to bigger, better things. On to Xager...

NY*AK has released a few records as of late which have caught our attention however this forthcoming release for Technicolour caught the ears straight from the off. Listen to 'Xager'.

@scotty5000

PREMIERE: NY*AK - Xager Feat. Ian Blevins [Technicolour]

Mondowski's latest release on Relish sees him share more of his love for moody 80's synth acts and imbues it with a seedy and hazy indie club atmosphere. There's two original cuts from the man, and the package also features The Hacker and Joe Spurgeon on remixes.

PREMIERE: Mondowski - Klub Psycho [Relish]

B/W "Room Full of Strangers" (Obrooni 001-B)
Limited Edition pressing, Capsule Labs 2011.

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Caridad

Hey everyone!
We are very pleased to drop our first edit from the great original track  "Ah Wo" by Bro Valentino, initially released in 1980.
Our edit is now kindly hosted by the nice guys Mawimbi from Paris in their new compilation alongside Nomad (Africaine 808), Umoja, Aroop Roy and more.
Get it here: https://wearemawimbi.bandcamp.com/album/radio-mawimbi-volume-1

Bro Valentino - Ah Wo (Newest Revolution LSD Edit) [Radio Mawimbi vol.1]

Andrea Benini - Drumphilia Vol. 1
"a journey inspired by early African Electronic music and modern beats"

Written, Performed, Arranged and Produced by Andrea Benini 
Mixed by Andrea Benini and Andrea Scardovi at Duna Studio (RA) Italy
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert
Andrea Benini plays: electronic drums, analog drum machines, drum synthesizers, bass synthesizers, syncussion, percussions, log drum, marimbula, kalimba, sansula 
*Danilo Mineo plays Jew's harp on Marranzanu 
*Max Castlunger plays balafon, kalimba, percussions on Jawa

Out June 22nd - Cristalline a division of Agogo Records

A1 Jawa (03:31)
A2 Maharaja (05:30)
B1 The Juggler (02:31)
B2 El Guerrero (04:22)
B3 The Forbidden Tale (03:48)
C1 Marranzanu (04:16)
C2 Pink Twirl (04:22)
D1 Paramour (02:24)
D2 Blue Drop (02:59)
D3 Bacio Rubato (02:32)
D4 Cosmonomade (03:30)

bonus track CD/digi : Syncussion (06:51)

All tracks written by Andrea Benini
www.andreabenini.com

This Album is dedicated to all the *Rhythm Diggers* around the Globe.
A big *Grazie" to my lovely Family (Patrizia, Gualtiero, Giulia) for constantly supporting me. 
Andrea Benini

https://andreabenini.bandcamp.com/album/drumphilia-vol-1

Drumphilia

El Guerrero

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Ndalani 77 Brothers - Nzaumi - MM's Edit

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PREMIERE: Alma Negra - Tabanka (Version)[Sofrito]

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