He was caught in the crossfire, a throng of shrill voices echoed out from all angles, and he wished to play no part in it. It had come to an apex after hours of back and forth; accusations had been thrown about, revelations were made, truces agreed — though not for long. He preferred to remain a spectator, to sit back and watch the madness unfold, to float in the flood...

Following Abul Mogard's reiterations of Tapan's Europa release in February, Berlin's Malka Tuti ready their next release, a solo debut from one half of Red Axes, Niv Arzi, under a new moniker: Nic Arizona. Ahead of the full album, 'Shavua Tov', which is set for release later this year, the label are teasing a couple of tracks for your listening (and dancing) pleasure — a 12" dance version and a remix from Salon Des Amateurs resident Lena Willikens.

PREMIERE: Nic Arizona - Floating The Flood (12" Version) [Malka Tuti]

Friend began his journey as a music journalist in 2010 founding @psymedia before taking up DJing 2017. In 2018 he moved from South Africa to Vietnam and quickly established himself as a formidable DJ and promoter in the region. From sandy beaches down south to mystical caves up north, Friend played at many reputable clubs, festivals and tropical jungle raves such as Studio Adventure, Savage, Retreat (Equation), We Groove and Equinox Festival. His creatively curated 'This Is' club nights and prolific sunrise afterparties in Hanoi under his humble record label @magicboxengine also played a pivotal role in shaping the city's underground music scene.

Since returning to Cape Town in 2021, Friend has performed at renowned festivals and prolific venues such as Wolfkop Weekender, Bazique, Habitat, Into The Wild, Afrikaburn, Origin Festival and Modular Club. Often eclectic, sometimes obscure, always tasteful - Friend's forever evolving sound is heavily influenced by his nomadic travels in SE Asia, South America and Europe. Never shy to switch up the genre or tempo, his versatile approach sees him blending elements of ambient, house, minimal, techno, electro and breakbeats spanning both new school and old.

DM or email dominicirla@gmail.com for bookings.

co-producer at C4 Bass Group (israel).
DJ, art director (deco and graphics)/ and tattoo artist .
Rasta Far i&i.

EP "Ti i ja"
vinyl: 
https://bit.ly/2Pimz0u
digital:
https://songwhip.com/album/chorbika/ti-i-ja

booking info:
Jelena Stanković
jelena@chorbika.com

Chorbika parties:
29.02.'20. - SABOTAGE x Launmomentdat Festivals Showcase, Drugstore, Belgrade
17.01.'20. - Tagliabue (Italy) w. Kompleks & Chorbika, 20/44 Belgrade
22.11.'19. - Cosmo Vitelli (France) w. Chorbika, Banda Panda, Klub KC Grad, Belgrade
09.11.'19. - Djedjotronic (France) // No Sleep Festival, Half, Belgrade
09.08.'19. - Naduve (Les Disques de la Mort) w. Chorbika, Klub 20/44, Belgrade 
21. 06. '19. - Red Axes w. Chorbika, MKDSL, Banda Panda & BrAk, Dev9t festival, Belgrade 
17. 05. '19. - Zombies in Miami live (Mexico), Kc Grad, Belgrade
19. 04. '19. - Marvin & Guy (Italy) w. Chorbika b2b Gunce Aci (Istanbul) - Kc Grad, Belgrade
16. 03.'19. Mehmet Aslan (CH), Zalet, club Drugstore, Belgrade
13. 01. '19. Orthodox New Year Celebration w. Naduve, MKDSL live and Ali Guney, Kc Grad, Belgrade
17. 11. '18. - Autarkic live - Kulturni Centar Grad, Belgrade 
28. 09. '18. - Yotam Avni (Israel) and Chorbika - club Mladost, Belgrade
13. 01. '18. - Tyree Cooper (USA) and Gizzie the Fox from Wilden Renate club (Berlin) - club Kenozoik, Belgrade
02. 12. '17. - Simple Symmetry (Russia) - Kulturni Centar Grad, Belgrade
03. 11. '17. - Switchdance (Portugal) - Kulturni Centar Grad, Belgrade
15. 09. '17. - Thomass Jackson (Argentina) - Kulturni Centar Grad, Belgrade
10. 06. '17. - Autarkic live (Israel) - Club Drugstore, Belgrade
01. 04. '17. - Jacques live (France) - Magacin Depo, Belgrade
13. 01. '17. - Red Axes (Israel) - Club Drugstore, Belgrade
10. 09. '16. - Secret Garden closing party with Danaga live (Romania) - Club Drugstore, Belgrade
01. 08. '14. - GORIBOR live, Mkdsl live, - Barutana, Belgrade

Chorbika Masterclasses:
16. 05. 19. - Zombies in Miami (Mexico), Lag (Serbia) Masterclass - KC Lab, Novi Sad
01. 04. 17. - Jacques (France) Masterclass, Red Bull Music Academy - Telma, Belgrade

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