In the last years, Matóba (Rotterdam, NL) found his love for disco & house. His performances rapidly propelled him in two years onto the bigger stages like Paaspop, Folie Douce and the Onderzeebootloods. Armed with a big smile and a dose of infectious energy, he released his first single on his own label in 2023 named “Your Mind Says?”, marking the start of more releases to come. His sound, best described as “heading to the jungle on rollerskates”, combines afro & tropical percussion with groovy beats and vocals. You can find yourself singing along during his sets thinking, “Do I know this song?”. That’s the power of genre fusions with influences from artists like Dam Swindle, Folamour and Bellaire.

"Having been from Amsterdam, to London and Barcelona, I have always loved going to Disco/House concepts and get inspired with the different grooves within the genre. This was where my festival Stranded was born in The Netherlands. 
This mix pays an homage to an early night club-set in London, which I would play at The Disco Express. Playing this in the studio, imagining myself at their party. Hoping this will happen. Thank you so much for the opportunity❤️ Love, Martijn"

DISC0069 - Matóba

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Regarded as one of London’s “leading disco labels”, The Disco Express first began as a monthly loft party in March 2017; hosting the globe’s biggest house & disco DJs at the former 1940's Shoreditch railway station.

Evolving into a full-fledged record label and event series in 2020, The Disco Express is now a revered platform for nu-disco and soulful dance music. Working with the scene’s most talented up-and-coming artists, DJs and remixers, the label has established a global fanbase, distributing vinyl, merch, and music to over 50 countries worldwide. 

Consistent high quality releases and edits have garnered support from the likes of Nightmares On Wax, Purple Disco Machine, The Blessed Madonna, Crazy P, TSHA, Folamour, Dan Shake, Groove Armada, Sarah Story (Radio 1) and Basement Jaxx. 

Holding down residencies in London, Berlin, Paris, Mexico City and NYC, The Disco Express also plays host to events further afield in Bristol, Milan, Rome, Copenhagen and more.. 

Celebrating their 50th release as a label in May 2023, The Disco Express endeavour to support new underground artists from across the globe as well as working with legends of the dance music scene Barbara Tucker, John Morales, Michael Gray, Michelle Weeks, Art of Tones and most recently Dave Lee. 

The Disco Express is building a strong catalogue of original disco for 21st century dance floors and this train ain't slowing down anytime soon...