As you might know, Heist Recordings was created by the lads of Detroit Swindle as a means to take control of their own releases. However, in the 5 years that they have been in existence, Heist has also become a launching pad for many producers from their homeland the Netherlands. Artists like Nachtbraker to Frist Wentik and… Continue reading Pitto – Late Night Studio Moves [Heist Recordings]
Tag: Afro
MIXED BY/ Échantillons
A common passion for the diasporic reverberation of African music and culture is what pushed Huilly Huile and Philippe Néméh-Nombré to start Échantillons on n10.as webradio. Their show highlights current musical waves coming in from the Continent, as well as recontextualising the impacts of the genre’s historical progressions. [soundcloud url=”https://soundcloud.com/boltingbits/mixed-by-echantillons” /]For this mix, Huilly Huile… Continue reading MIXED BY/ Échantillons
Kandiafa – Nyonton (St Germain Remix) [Pschent]
Hey Bolting Bits family! We have quite the treat for you today – and it’s a remix from the likes of St Germain! It’s been quite some time since we have heard new material from the French maestro, but fortunately, the wait is now over. Having centered his self-titled album around the music of sub-Saharan… Continue reading Kandiafa – Nyonton (St Germain Remix) [Pschent]
Maajo – Defo [Queen Nanny]
Initially starting as a solo EP idea in 2015, willed into existence by Finnish producer Herman Prime aka Jon Thureson, Maajo (soundcloud) later expanded to include a whole troupe of musicians (five of them to be exact). The following year, their debut full length album, “Tropical of Tulli”, was released to great fanfare. Their sound can… Continue reading Maajo – Defo [Queen Nanny]
MIXED BY/ Bosq
The Bostonion Bosq has long been a favorite for heady fans of afrolatin and soul grooves. Having started as the production arm of duo Whiskey Barons, known for stealthy edits of the global soul variety, Bosq has been churning out consistently solid releases — 12″ singles, EPs and LPs alike — for the last five years.… Continue reading MIXED BY/ Bosq
PREMIERE: Africa Show – Massanga (Yeahman Remix) [Mawimbi]
Since 2013, the Parsian collective Mawimbi have demonstrated that music has no borders. Consisting of musicians POUVOIR MAGIQUE, SSCK, ALT, L’ENFANT-LOUP, ALT!, and UMEME, the group spends the majority of their time as a record label and DJ crew. The goal of their mission is to select the finest rhythms and vibes from the Motherland… Continue reading PREMIERE: Africa Show – Massanga (Yeahman Remix) [Mawimbi]
PREMIERE: Aroop Roy – Tembandumba (Vocal Mix) [Sol Power Sound]
Washington, DC’s Sol Power All-Stars have long been local favorites as a result of their melange of global soulful grooves. After gaining some acclaim with two cheeky edit EPs on GAMM and BSTRD Boots (Bastard Jazz’s edit-leaning offshoot) some years back, the All-Stars decided to start their own label. Thus, Sol Power Sound was born, carrying over the african and latin… Continue reading PREMIERE: Aroop Roy – Tembandumba (Vocal Mix) [Sol Power Sound]
PREMIERE : Blair French – Standing Still Is An Illusion [Rocksteady Disco]
Rocksteady Disco (soundcloud) is a Detroit-based boutique record label and party series that was launched in 2014 by Peter Croce. Their aim is to continue the tradition of house and disco in the Motor City while maintaining an eclectic sound that transcends beyond the two aforementioned genres. Jazzy and afro influences are just as likely to… Continue reading PREMIERE : Blair French – Standing Still Is An Illusion [Rocksteady Disco]
PREMIERE : Rabo & Snob – Yawumna ft. Soma (Art of Tones Remix) [Lovedancing]
The fourth EP in Whiskey Disco spinoff Lovedancing‘s catalogue comes courtesy of Israeli duo Rabo & Snob (soundcloud) (themselves regular contributors to WD). R&S, which consists of DJ/Producers Obas Nenor and Eyal Rob, is best known for their sneaky re-edits of the global disco variety, often leaning heavily on Middle Eastern sample material. The Yawumna EP shifts the sonic focus to West Africa,… Continue reading PREMIERE : Rabo & Snob – Yawumna ft. Soma (Art of Tones Remix) [Lovedancing]