Tony Quattro – Unguard
They live in the mud under the porch. They came from the same womb, but something went horribly wrong. Drums roll eerily, flies buzz almost melodically, and the once warm and inviting bass is somehow now terrifying.
Read MoreNan Kolè x DJ Tess – Homemade Ep
Simple melodies leave the beats space to breathe, ironically leaving me breathless with switchbacks, subtle pattern changes, and detailed reverb creating just enough depth.
Read MoreDJ Doraemon – African Voices
Soupy reverbed-out spaces and voices make you take off your headphones to make sure no one is talking to you.
Read MoreAfrican Imperial Wizard – Cetshwayo KaMpande
The EP moves slowly out of darkness into light, with marching snares and swelling tones. The people come together, chanting away evil, and overcome the wicked and vile.
Read MoreTC4 – Grooves
Corey uses TC4’s excellent “Grooves” EP to wax nostalgic about garage in the early 200s. It’s a great EP.
Read MoreDJ Icebox & Happysoul – Molecules EP
The momentum of the bubbly riff is countered only by the steppy African beats and occasional sweep to mark time.
Read MoreSkee Mask – Iss004
The brutal stop-time acieed of “Jugg” by Skee Mask, sets the tone for this EP. Bass as percussion, Percussion as bass.
Read MoreZ-KAT – the Forgotten ep
The simple elements that can make a great dance tune – scratchy samples hook you, driving bass propels you forward, and a great beat with subtle variation keeps you dancing.
Read MoreDJ Kayo – Cocaine
It’s a delightfully breathless six minutes of pure pressure.
Read MoreDJ Tess – IENE
Claustrophobic and urgent, banshees chant over frenetic drums, while tension-filled drones build hover overhead before crashing over your head in waves of sub and siren.
Read MoreMr Solo – Solo Mission
Most of these tunes are bangers, not anthems, the kind that the best DJs use to set a mood, make people get low, and go home with smiles.
Read MoreBakongo – Momoweb / Disposition / Goulbap
So many tiny, fractal-like details form patterns, blend together, and become one, whole natural experience.
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