Barranquilla, Colombia is where we’re headed today with Vagabundo Social Club’s new EP on Whiskey Disco offshoot Lovedancing entitled Pambelé. This one is geared right up for the summer daytime vibes, patios and boat parties alike. A three track affair, we’ve got the lowdown for you on the A1 and title track today. Pambelé starts… Continue reading Vagabundo Club Social – Pambele [Lovedancing]
Tag: afrobeat
Àbáse – Gbé Ra Niè (Get Off Di Floor) [Cosmic Compositions]
“Invocation” is the debut EP of Budapest born and Berlin based producer, pianist and multi-instrumentalist Àbáse. Seven pieces of instrumental artistry, each one channeling a musical journey of its own, inviting the listener to a personal trip of emotions. Àbáse recorded most tracks with two drummers and two bass players playing simultaneously, a flute player,… Continue reading Àbáse – Gbé Ra Niè (Get Off Di Floor) [Cosmic Compositions]
JKriv – Aguaxirê [Rocksteady Disco]
Hailing from Brooklyn, JKriv (real name: Jason Kriveloff) is a producer, DJ, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, co-label head of Razor-N-Tape Records, and co-producer/guitarist of live disco band Escort. Throughout his illustrious musical career which spans nearly 20 years, his tracks have garnered plays from superstar DJ’s such as Disclosure, Derrick Carter, and Pete Tong. As a DJ… Continue reading JKriv – Aguaxirê [Rocksteady Disco]
Dampé – Peach Shuffle [Dirt Crew Recordings]
Dampé is a studio and live project from South East London. Since moving to the city, the producer has been intimately involved in its club culture – from running warehouse spaces and booking venues to DJing and performing in groups across the city and Europe, under a slew of different aliases. March 2019 sees the… Continue reading Dampé – Peach Shuffle [Dirt Crew Recordings]
Yaaba Funk – Oman Foa (Danvers Edit) [Sterns Edits]
Bolting Bits favorite Ben Gomori, the label head of Sterns Edits, is once again coming out with a new edition of his official Afro Edit series where he and others produce house-friendly versions of some of the best African-influenced music from around the world. For his 5th edition, Mr. Gomori has decided to rework the… Continue reading Yaaba Funk – Oman Foa (Danvers Edit) [Sterns Edits]
Musta – Cantana [Viaggio Recordings]
Following hot on the heels of their successful debut release, Viaggio steps up to the mark with another release rich with global flavors. Musta, one half of Viaggio Recordings was born in Rome but now finds himself surrounded by the beauty of the tropical Italian island of Sardinia. Musta also spends a lot of time… Continue reading Musta – Cantana [Viaggio Recordings]
Flamingo Pier – Find Your Way (Earthboogie Remix) [SOUNDWAY RECORDS]
Flamingo Pier are a New Zealand collective that consists of local DJs Luke Walker, Dominic Jones and Bradley Craig. Having first popped up on the scene roughly 4 years ago with a self-released debut, the lads have recently joined forces with London-based label Soundway Records to come out with their first proper, self-titled record. Consisting… Continue reading Flamingo Pier – Find Your Way (Earthboogie Remix) [SOUNDWAY RECORDS]
Jesse Bru – That Feeling [Pulse Msc]
If you have been following the lo-fi movement in the underground house scene for a minute, Jesse Bru is certainly a name that will be top of mind. Being one of the integral producers ushering in the new era, Jesse first caught our ear with tunes like his infectious and evocative Tonight that came out… Continue reading Jesse Bru – That Feeling [Pulse Msc]
Times & Tunes with Alma Negra
Alma Negra is a multi-man mega collaboration between Dersu and Diego Figueira, Dario Rohrbach, and Mario Robles. Inspired and by their diverse backgrounds, myriad of musical tastes, and passion for percussion, the Basel-based group has been turning up the tempo on 2018 with the launch of their own label, a live set debut, and a… Continue reading Times & Tunes with Alma Negra
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
Le Rubrique – Pata Pata [Footjob]
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… Continue reading Le Rubrique – Pata Pata [Footjob]
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