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ZZK Records Presents 'Ghetto Kumbé Clubbing Remixes'. 

There’s no denying the power of the drum. It’s primal, it cuts across borders and most importantly, it makes you want to move.

Ghetto Kumbé don’t just understand that—they celebrate it, and it’s why the tambor was at the heart of the Bogotá-based trio’s 2020 self-titled debut album. Rooted in mysticism and the Afro-Caribbean rhythms they’d grown up with all their lives, the critically acclaimed LP thrillingly updated the traditional Latin template, folding in elements of modern hip-hop, house and bass music while also delivering a transportive Afro-futurist vision.

On Clubbing Remixes, that vision has been further amplified, as Ghetto Kumbé—who were already one of Colombia’s most prominent alternative acts—have now gone fully global; enlisting an all-star roster of artists from four different continents, they’ve put together a fresh version of their debut album that’s been specifically geared to the world’s diverse slate of dancefloors. 

As the title implies, the new LP is meant for the club, which is why Ghetto Kumbé have turned to Latin music heavyweights like Trooko—a multiple Grammy winner whose resume includes work with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Residente—and Monte (a.k.a. Bomba Estéreo founder Simón Mejía), along with top-shelf DJs like Nickodemus and Uproot Andy, two NYC artists who’ve spent decades championing Afro-Latin rhythms. True to the LP’s global spirit, the record also includes reworks from batida maestro DJ Firmeza, fellow Afro-Portuguese outfit Studio Bros and Parisian house groovers Les Enfants Sauvages, plus genre-blurring remixes from sonically adventurous Colombians Montoya (himself another ZZK artist) and Cero39.

Even the artwork on Clubbing Remixes is a remix, as Ghetto Kumbé have tapped Uganda’s Denzel Muhumuza to transform the cover of their debut album into a new, explicitly Afro-futuristic illustration. Depicting a strong Black face and glowing neon fauna beneath a sparkling moonlit sky, the fantastical image speaks to both the ritual magic and Afro-indebted heritage of Ghetto Kumbé’s music, and thanks to Clubbing Remixes, the group’s passionate, drum-fueled sounds will soon be blasting out of sound systems around the globe.

'Ghetto Kumbé Clubbing Remixes' will be released on all digital platforms on November 9th 2022, with a double vinyl release to follow on March 31st, 2023.

Ghetto Kumbé - Ghetto Kumbé Clubbing Remixes

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ZZK Records Presents ZZK Sound Vol. 4

Born out of an underground Buenos Aires party and first launched in 2008, ZZK Records has spent more than a decade at the forefront of Latin American music, carving out space for artists putting a futuristic (and often electronic) spin on classic rhythms and folklore traditions. Along the way, the label spread across the globe and helped launch a few stars—Nicola Cruz, Chancha Vía Circuito, La Yegros and Son Rompe Pera among them—but ZZK’s search for new artists, sounds and perspectives is never complete.

ZZK Sound Vol. 4 brings together a fresh crop of talent from across Latin America, along with a pair of choice selections from veteran acts Maga Bo (Brazil) and Tremor (Argentina). Compiled by ZZK co-founder DJ Nim—the label’s original A&R (and Chancha Vía Circuito’s older brother), he’d actually taken a five-year hiatus from the project prior to 2020—the compilation’s origins can be traced back to the early days of the pandemic. As the world went into lockdown, he put out a call for submissions, and within three months, he’d received more than 1000 tracks. Nim literally listened to them all, whittling the pile down to his 11 favorites, and after hearing his selections, Grant C. Dull—another ZZK co-founder, who runs the label’s day-to-day operations—couldn’t believe his ears. Nim had done it again. There were no notes, and no changes to the tracklist. ZZK Sound Vol. 4 was quickly put into production.

While previous ZZK Sound compilations were primarily focused on the club, Vol. 4 follows a deeper, more introspective path. It’s not an ambient record—no ZZK release would be complete without drums—but the hypnotic rhythms here are far more concerned with the collective unconscious than the dancefloor.
Opening with spellbinding tracks from Pawkarmayta and QOQEQA—both hailing from Perú—the compilation immediately exudes a sort of ritual magic, calling upon both African and indigenous musical traditions while tapping into modern electronic music and a uniquely Latin sense of mysticism. Sebuky, a native Ecuadorian currently stationed in Barcelona, adds a bit more low-end heft to the proceedings, and that percussive weight continues through the similarly transportive contributions of Mangle (Colombia), Cruzloma (Ecuador) and Selvagia (Perú/Argentina via México).

Elsewhere, Yoyoyo transforms the cueca music of his native Chile, Akilin enlists American rapper Bomani Armah to help him explore Afro-Venezuelan traditions and Maga Bo’s “Cadê Zé”—the first Brazilian track to ever appear on a ZZK release—is a bass-loaded (albeit undeniably spiritual) banger. Galo Vermelho (Argentina) delivers a polyrhythmic lesson in digital folklore, following in the footsteps of Buenos Aires outfit Tremor—one of the first acts ever signed to ZZK—who close out the compilation with a rousing bit of almost Lynchian revelry.

At this point, few music fans need to be sold on the appeal of Latin music, but ZZK, which has been operating in this sphere since long before the genre became the “next big thing,” is dedicated to the idea that the potency of these sounds extends well beyond the pop charts. Hopping between continents and recontextualizing rhythmic lineages that date back centuries, ZZK Sound Vol. 4 is both an arresting snapshot of Latin America’s electronic avant garde and a thrilling preview of its next wave.

ZZK Sound Vol. 4 will be released on May 20th, 2022 on vinyl and streaming platforms.

Artwork by Anabel Uyana AKA @mofractal https://www.instagram.com/mofractal/
Curated by DJ Nim
Mastered by Matias Parisi

ZZK Sound Vol. 4

Mangle - Cacerola

ZZK Records Presents Uji’s TIMEBEING 

A prehistoric tribe dances around the fire. Young revelers lose themselves on a packed dancefloor. Explorers fly a rocket toward another galaxy.

In the TIMEBEING universe, these things are all connected. From the earliest days of humanity, people have strived to expand their reality beyond the limitations of the here and now—and have used technology to make it happen. Their methods and machines may have changed across the centuries, but the drive remains constant, vibrating through history and occupying a space where time loses all meaning. “The art of making music is the art of manipulating time,” says Uji. “I have had experiences where time shifts dramatically; sometimes it slows down to a halt, while moments seemingly become infinite. This is where the magic happens. This is when the fabric of what we call reality begins to show its seams.”

An Argentintian electronic producer and ethnomusicologist, Uji has been navigating those seams for more than two decades, initially as one half of the pioneering duo Lulacruza, but more recently with his own solo work. TIMEBEING continues that lineage, but also elevates it, taking shape as a interdisciplinary multimedia journey that includes a new album, an accompanying short film, an immersive live show and the birth of a new decentralized community of like-minded artists, creators, seekers, and dreamers.

Mesmerizing and deeply psychedelic, the TIMEBEING LP certainly reflects the rich sound palette of Latin America—and its intersection with various strains of electronic music—but Uji taps into traditions—both musical and spiritual—that can’t be hemmed in by borders and boundaries. Transcendence is the goal, and the album moves through fantastical spaces that may or may not exist: a metallic jungle, a Balkan spaceship, a cloud that morphs into a tumultuous whirlpool. All the while, Uji criss-crosses history, consulting elders and futurists alike as he throws open the doors of perception and pens a new mythology about what it means to be human.

Some of that mythology takes shape in the TIMEBEING film. Written by Uji himself, the eight-part opus has been brought to life by Jazmin Calcarami, who makes her directorial debut following years of working as an experimental make-up artist with the likes of Björk and Cirque de Soleil. On stage, the transportive TIMEBEING live show is set to premiere at the Artlab Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, where it will be debuted as a part of a weekly residency this spring. More than just a concert, it’s a dazzling theatrical experience, complete with dancers, costume changes, arresting visuals and even an on-stage “ship” (shaped like a mollusk) where Uji himself will perform.

Finding connection in the infinite, TIMEBEING exists without limits or restrictions, its virtual offerings just as important as the physical ones. Those offerings—which will include an exclusive NFT series—won’t come from Uji alone, either. He envisions the TIMEBEING community as a decentralized collective in the true sense of the word, its members united in the creation of new myths and stories that expand the possibilities of human consciousness and existence.

“What we see on the surface, is only that—the surface,” says Uji. “There is so much more. Music is the bridge and the possibilities are limitless.”

TIMEBEING will be released on vinyl and all digital platforms on October 21st 2022

Uji - Sirios (feat. Kristine Barrett)

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ZZK Records Presents Ghetto Kumbé’s ‘Intro (Ghetto Kumbé Remix)’, the sixth single off the upcoming remix album 'Ghetto Kumbé Clubbing Remixes', out on all digital platforms November 9th, 2022. 

The lone rework provided by Ghetto Kumbé themselves, this version of ‘Intro’ was actually put together by Edgardo Garces aka Guajiro, the group’s singer and producer. Inspired by their live shows and taking cues from the soulful stylings of South African DJ/producer Black Coffee, the remix fortifies the original’s otherworldly warble with more drums and a slinky house groove.

'Intro (Ghetto Kumbé Remix)' will be released on August 20th, 2022.

'Ghetto Kumbé Clubbing Remixes' will be released on all digital platforms on November 9th, 2022.

Ghetto Kumbé Clubbing Remixes

Intro (Ghetto Kumbé Remix)

Ghetto Kumbé - Intro (Ghetto Kumbé Remix)

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ZZK Records Presents Ghetto Kumbé’s ‘Sola (Les Enfants Sauvages Remix)’, the fifth single off the upcoming remix album 'Ghetto Kumbé Clubbing Remixes', out on all digital platforms November 9th, 2022. 

Easily the most straightforward house number on the album, it comes courtesy of Parisian duo Manu Sauvage (a.k.a. Dubwizer) and Philippe Mineur, who go by the name of Les Enfants Sauvages and worship at the altar of French house legend Laurent Garnier. Traces of Ghetto Kumbé’s Latin rhythms still populate the track, but the song’s bubbling bassline wouldn’t be out of place on a terrace in Ibiza.

'Sola (Les Enfants Sauvages Remix)' will be released on July 20th, 2022.

'Ghetto Kumbé Clubbing Remixes' will be released on all digital platforms on November 9th, 2022

Sola (Les Enfants Sauvages Remix)

Ghetto Kumbé - Sola (Les Enfants Sauvages Remix)

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ZZK Records Presents Ghetto Kumbé’s ‘Vamo a Dale Duro (Uproot Andy Remix)’, the seventh single off the upcoming remix album 'Ghetto Kumbé Clubbing Remixes', out on all digital platforms November 9th, 2022. 

With Uproot Andy — a native Canadian and longtime New Yorker who’s one of North America’s most trusted purveyors of global bass—at the helm, 'Vamo a Dale Duro' takes on a distinctly African feel, its airy shuffle leaving plenty of room for the song’s baritone raps and mystic woodwinds to take flight.

‘Vamo a Dale Duro (Uproot Andy Remix)’ will be released on on August 31st, 2022.

'Ghetto Kumbé Clubbing Remixes' will be released on November 9th, 2022 on digital platforms.

Vamo a Dale Duro (Uproot Andy Remix)

Ghetto Kumbé - Vamo a Dale Duro (Uproot Andy Remix)

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ZZK Records Presents Ghetto Kumbé’s ‘Djabe (Monte Remix)’, the 8th single off the upcoming remix album 'Ghetto Kumbé Clubbing Remixes', out on all digital platforms November 9th, 2022. 

As the founder of Bomba Estéreo, Simón Mejía has spent more than 15 years expanding the boundaries of Latin pop music, and Monte is his more introspective solo moniker, a project devoted to the natural sounds of his native Colombia. His fuzzy rework of ‘Djabe’ isn’t technically an ambient track—there’s still some bump in its low end—but there’s a lot of serenity (and birdsong) in the song’s quietly triumphant trajectory.  

‘Djabe (Monte Remix)’ will be released on on September 21st, 2022.

'Ghetto Kumbé Clubbing Remixes' will be released on November 9th, 2022.

Djabe (Monte Remix)

Ghetto Kumbé - Djabe (Monte Remix)

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ZZK Records Presents Ghetto Kumbé’s "Pila Pila (Trooko Remix)", the fourth single off the upcoming remix album "Ghetto Kumbé Clubbing Remixes" out on all digital platforms November 9th 2022. 

A native Honduran who’s been based in Los Angeles for more than a decade, Trooko is one of "Ghetto Kumbé Clubbing Remixes"’ most celebrated contributors, and the multiple Grammy winner has also delivered one of the LP’s most riotously fun tracks. His version of “Pila Pila” joyously connects the dots between Latin music past, present, and future, infusing “Pila Pila” with razor-sharp trap drums and a feverishly walking bass line that sounds like something from an old Fania record, ultimately landing on something that both your abuela and your TikTok-obsessed little cousin can get down to.

"Pila Pila (Trooko Remix)" will be released on June 29th, 2022.

Ghetto Kumbé Clubbing Remixes will be released on November 9th, 2022 on all digital platforms.

Pila Pila (Trooko Remix)

Ghetto Kumbé - Pila Pila (Trooko Remix)

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ZZK Records Presents Ghetto Kumbé’s ‘Pide Mas (Montoya Remix)’, the third single off the upcoming remix album 'Ghetto Kumbé Clubbing Remixes' out on all digital platforms November 9th 2022. 

A Colombian producer who’s been based in Italy for more than 20 years, Montoya debuted on ZZK with the 'Otun' album back in 2019, and now he’s put his shine on 'Pide Mas', thickening up the original’s R&B-flavored Latin flow with bigger drums and bolder synths, delivering something that is sure to get hips shaking in Rome and Bogotá alike.

‘Pide Mas (Montoya Remix)’ will be released on on June 8th 2022

'Ghetto Kumbé Clubbing Remixes' will be released on November 9th 2022 on digital platforms

Pide Mas

Ghetto Kumbé - Pide Mas (Montoya Remix)

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Clubbing Remixes’ most radical flip comes courtesy of Cero39, a rising Colombian talent whose rework puts a delightfully “out there” spin on “Lengua Ri Suto,'' traipsing through alien hip-hop, irreverently wobbling bass, strutting Caribbean rhythms and a little bit of Detroit house. It’s a wild journey to be sure, and might leave even the most adventurous club kids feeling a bit dizzy, but they’ll undoubtedly be clamoring for another go-round as soon as the track ends.

Ghetto Kumbé - Lengua Ri Suto (Cero39 Remix)

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About ALMHD (instrumental)

ALMHD is a track created by Pablo after woke up one summer day of 2021, for this reason the name came from Almohada (Pillow), continuing the energy of the dreams, inspired on chill lofi sounds with reggaeton groove, to dance dreaming on a beach from latinamérica.

It is the first single by Don Plok after his first European Tour, as the first release of his next album, in a collaboration between the Folcore and Rebel Up labels. Mixed at Nogal Estudio and Oídos Contentos, mastered at Oídos Contentos by Manuel Schaller, producer of the album with Pablo.

The next singles will feature important international featurings, such as Soom T. Each month a new single will be released prior to the release of the album in digital and vinyl format, which will be published at the end of April or beginning of May, anticipating their next European Tour.

About Don Plok

Don Plok is the artistic alias of Pablo Carpignano (1986), a producer, DJ and music percussionist based in Southern Gran Buenos Aires With over 13 years of experience, founder of Guateque Soundz collective and Dunumba Soundsystem.

His influences going from latin american folk, dub, electronic music and the cumbias of his teenage years, but with a clear philosophical foundation on Afro music and his sincretism regarding urban latin tendencies.

https://www.instagram.com/donplok
https://www.tiktok.com/@donplok
https://www.facebook.com/donplok

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Acerca de ALMHD (instrumental)

Este track suave y bailable combina un beat de reggaetón con armonías que asoman al RNB o nu soul, sin perder la cadencia de los ritmos latinoaméricanos.

ALMHD es un track creado en una mañana después de levantarse, (el nombre viene de Almohada). Continuando el mood de los sueños, Pablo aka Don Plok presenta guiños melódicos de RnB o lofi, con un groove de reggaeton que invita a bailar en una playa de latinoamérica. Es el primer single de Don Plok después de su primer Tour Europeo, como primer lanzamiento de su próximo álbum, en una colaboración entre los sellos Folcore y Rebel Up. Mezclado en Nogal Estudio y Oídos Contentos, masterizado en Oídos Contentos por Manuel Schaller, productor del disco junto a Pablo.
Los próximos singles contarán con importantes featurings internacionales, como Soom T. Cada mes saldrá un nuevo single previo al lanzamiento del álbum en formato digital y vinilo, el cual se publicará a finales de abril o principios de mayo, anticipando su próximo Tour Europeo.

Acerca de Don Plok

Don Plok es productor, DJ y percusionista con base en la Zona Sur de GBA, con 13 años de experiencia. Fundador de Guateque Soundz y Dunumba Soundsystem, con influencias que pasan por bass music, folclores latinoamericanos, diversos géneros de electronica y las cumbias de de su adolescencia, pero con una clara base estético-filosófica en la música de raíz afro - y su sincretismo para con las corrientes urbanas de latinoamérica. Sus álbums y singles, sirven como testimonio de una exploración sonora que lo lleva a mezclar ritmos modernos con patrones tradicionales africanos; samples de vinilos, percusión y sintetizadores, con un destacado estilo personal que se ve en sus presentaciones. 

Créditos

Producido x Pablo Carpignano (Don Plok) en Villa Centenario
Mezclado en Nogal Estudio y Oídos Contentos
Mastering x Oídos Contentos - https://oidoscontentos.com
Arte x Daniela Raskovsky - https://www.instagram.com/bastadanii/
Producción ejecutiva: Folcore Records, Rebel Up Records y Pablo Carpignano

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Folcore Records website: https://folcore.org

Don Plok on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/donplok

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Don Plok - ALMHD (Instrumental)

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Our series botanas is back! 

We´re happy to introduce another gem from Argentina. This time Muno a.k.a. Gurtz bring a fresh sound joining the Latin and African roots in three colorful tunes.

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01 Bango

Collective memories channelled through solar creative processes, glimpses of moments shared crystalized through every sounds, patchwork of sonic waves and tales of friendships mades 🌱

Just like imaginary plants in the garden of our minds, we turned to the sun to grow altogether and create something new, blossoming to the world 🌼

Drunken memories from @psychotropiques  & @luanaschwengber

Artwork : Lua Kali
Insta : @ lua.kali
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Mastering :@ahlonne

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Producción: Nirso
Masterización: Arthur Carneiro (pauzerec.com)
Arte: Renato Rocha
Producción Ejecutiva: Murúa

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