Le Rubrique (soundcloud), who’s been at the forefront of Germany’s disco-house scene with his work behind the scenes with Sucio, is back with his new track “Pata Pata”, releasing on the latest volume (012) of the German Footjob label. Demonstrating his versatility with this addictive, well crafted, afro disco machine, Le Rubrique also utilizes pieces from oft-sampled afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.
[soundcloud url=”https://soundcloud.com/boltingbits/premiere-le-rubrique-pata-pata” /]Le Rubrique, employs his signature disco-house sound on “Pata Pata”, but in a fresh and striking way. The song is kicked off by an infectious drum fill which helps to drive the main beat, creating an irresistibly catchy groove. The percussion is quickly met by the introduction of a choppy warm rhodes melody, that when paired with the subtle shakers and crispy open hi-hats, give it the rawness and organic feel of a live show. Let’s not forget the sampled vocals from the famous Fela composition, Upside Down, that really tie the whole piece together. Le Rubrique is normally known to mix his tracks to have somewhat of a softer vibe, but with this track’s soaring brass hits and powerful drums, his versatility shines through. You can find Footjob’s latest compilation including Le Rubrique’s track “Pata Pata” here.
Andrew
