Album Review: African Fabrics – Daniel Haaksman

African Fabrics Daniel Haaksman

Berlin-based DJ and producer DANIEL HAAKSMAN is, without question, the forerunner of  giving world music that punch of excitement and he certainly makes no exceptions in the latest album, African Fabrics.

The 11-track effort boasts the fiercest Afrobeats going with the equally fierce electronic drive –  a sweet yet explosive combination that never brings a dull moment.

It’s definitely a groundbreaker – experience (what I call) tropical house for yourself; hit that play button NOW!

Must Listens: Senbene, Kaggua, Black Coffee, Quendo 

Upcoming Release: Opium (Original Mix) – Luke Chable Vs The New Dvision

Opium

For many years, in the early 2000s, LUKE CHABLE had been described as one of the best Progressive House producers around, renowned for his unmatched production skills & his ability to create massive hits while still preserving his underground roots.

From his first release, Accelerator – which sold out of no less than four pressings – to his worldwide seminal hit Ride and his collaboration with Phil K as LOSTEP, it was a non-stop series of hugely successful releases for more than 5 years straight. Countless classic originals & remixes topped the dance charts all over the world whilst being championed by the world’s elite DJ’s: Deep Dish, Tiesto, Sasha, John Digweed, Eric Prydz, Dave Seaman, Danny Howells, and many more as being one of the hottest progressive house artists on the planet.

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After years of production successes coupled with a hectic global touring schedule, The Australian DJ  took a well deserved rest away from the scene for a few years and came back even stronger. Earlier in 2015, his return COMET EP (released on ToolRoom ZERO THREE sister label) instantly climbed into BEATPORT Top 5 and prompted EDM act Above & Beyond to propose him a guest mix spot on their massively famous “Group Therapy” radio show.

With his comeback EP now nearing 1 million plays on Spotify, Luke follows up with his own take on indie pop cult classic Opium from The New Division, retaining the 2012 track original vocal and delivering a hypnotic and modern progressive house number.

Opium is set for release on 29th February on iTunes.

Song of the Day: Introspect – Project X

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Ben Johnson – aka PROJECT X – makes a return with his second release, Introspect, a more chilled-out and atmospheric deep dance/garage composition compared to previous effort, Sensi.

Go ahead and check it out….You like? Well download your copy for FREE via SoundCloud.

Upcoming release: Sunshine – Nay Nay

Fresh from performances for Juicy Couture at Westfield and for Nando’s at this years Lovebox festival, alongside Lion Babe and Ella Eyre, NAY NAY  has released the video for her forthcoming club  filler Sunshine.

The visuals, filmed across Coachella festival in Palms Springs, LA and Wireless festival in London, features cameos from super model Jourdan Dunn, reality TV star Vas J Morgan and TV and radio presenters Sarah-Jane Crawford and Manny Norte amongst other industry juggernauts.

Sunshine showcases NAY NAY’s prolific, commanding vocals, whilst complementing the soulful two-step dance beat. Co-written with Disturbing London’s wizkid Jay Warner and produced by hit maker Booker T, the track expands upon transitional dance music whilst highlighting the South Londoner’s vocal flair.

No stranger to chart success, NAY NAY is renowned for commanding the national airwaves as the vocal powerhouse behind the platinum certified, Garage classic Bodygroove. With previous hits like Show Me The Money, Phaze One’s (Wiley) Nicole’s Groove, as well as nominations for a BRIT Award and MOBO Awards, in recognition for her stunning vocal talents, NAY NAY  is poised to embed her powerful lyrical gift into the 2015 music scene with the four-minute
summer dance anthem!

Sunshine is set for release on 25th September.