#2 Feat. Staff Picks in Melodic House & Techno

After contributing to Diynamic's „Four To The Floor" series, Brazilian artist Malive returns with his first full EP on the label. Each track features different collaborators and showcases his versatility. Title track „Reduto" featuring Malaysian-Austrian singer Billy Otto opens up very melancholically; it's almost like floating a few inches above a foggy lake and tapping the reflective surface in the rhythm of the piano. „The Entry" together with simo not simon picks up the pace and shows some attitude - a Carribean vocal, bouncy bass and choppy percussive element get you in the mood to prance. „Sophisticated", which Malive made together with Coppola and 2Strange feels very mellow and might be best described as Brazilian Jazzatronica. And closing off the „Reduto" EP is „Back 2DB", again with simo not simon - an enigmatic and slightly somber Indie Dance tune with a hopeful twist.

Malive, Billy Otto, simo not simon, Coppola, 2STRANGE

#58 Feat. Staff Picks in Afro House

In "Asas," three gifted Brazil-based artists converge, yielding impeccable synergy that transcend higher elevations. Anchoring Kae Guajajara's gripping poetry at crux, DJ/Producer, Malive and musician, Nelson D draw on their diverse musical influences to craft mesmerizing sonic soundscapes that take dancefloors to new heights of movement and emotion. A narrative of flight and healing, "Asas" journeys through blissful confluences of organic and synthetic sounds, creating a captivating interplay of contrast and harmony. Inspired by her roots and the vibrant cultural tapestry of their homeland, Kae Guajajara intertwines Portuguese verses with the ancient murmurs of Guajajara, wafting "Asas'' on the wings of tribal rhythms, lush percussion, and sultry string arrangements. Propelled by a mesmerizing groove, tender guitar riffs add melodic complexity to the title track, while evocative winds inject nostalgia and reverie. Gracefully traversing the boundaries of earth and sky, and merging the dimensions of time, "Asas" unfolds as a sensual gateway to soul, resonating with a universal pulse that allows the spirit to play freely. Mingling visceral instrumentals with euphoric electronica, this cosmic ascension evokes a radiant energy, emerging as a conduit for weaving a collective narrative through the art of movement, without ever losing the inner constellation in the process. Words by Marie J Floro. Artwork by Rachael D'Alessandro. Mastering byDaniele Mattiuzzi. Executive Producer Mimmo Falcone. Distribution byMuting The Noise.

Malive, Nelson D, Kaê Guajajara