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MAKU Soundsystem's fifth release 5 Fuegos finds the Brooklyn-based, self-proclaimed "immigrant beat" band with a fresh new stripped down sound of five players: bass, guitar, drums, percussion, and vocals. Appropriately, the emphasis is on the beat, and while the brass section and keyboards are now gone, the principle vocalists Liliana Conde (who plays electronic percussion as well) and bassist Juan Ospina are still leading the charge with their stirringly emotional voices out front. And as on their last Peace & Rhythm release The Mix, the dynamic pair of Liliana and Juan are supported by guitarist Camilo Rodríguez, Andrés Jiménez on drum kit, and master percussionist Moris Cañate on tambor alegre (folkloric Colombian hand drum) with all three sharing backing vocals. 5 Fuegos means "Five Fires" and is named for the five members of the band as well as the five songs on the record. The EP features five smoking psychedelic tunes full of originality, hot rocking Afro-funk and deep Colombian roots, each one energized by a burning inner light. This limited edition record also contains two bonus instrumental versions to inspire MCs and remixers. Yellow/splatter/black vinyl with download card.
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2016 release. With their fourth album, the eight-piece M.A.K.U. Soundsystem reflect the US through the eyes and ears of Colombians who've made their homes in New York City. Mezcla is a relentlessly honest record. The music hits the feet and the hips, powerful and overwhelming, while the lyrics reflect the lives the band members live, while embracing darker political questions that don't have easy answers. Every moment of Mezcla mixes the musicians' past and their present. "Let It Go" builds from a percussive root born in Colombia by way of Cape Verde, hits a groove straight out of West Africa, then adds bright retro Moog that comes from a '90s club, and tops it with horns that edge into jazz. It's a perfect culture-clash, the immigrant melting-pot on disc. As Jon Pareles of The New York Times noted, the band merges "Afro-Colombian rhythms with hints of Afro-beat, delivering exhortations as dance grooves." Colombia remains the foundation, but they've erected their own house on top of it, a structure that continues to grow and change. Afropop Worldwide praised the "frantic terrain" the band explores, while NPR's Anastasia Tsioulcas raved about their "driving and gritty energy," exclaiming, "this raw-edged, punk-tinged band explodes with the propulsive force of traditional rhythms and urban restlessness." Mezcla captures the live sound of the band, that thrilling rawness where the rough edges become a vital part of the whole, with plenty of freedom alongside a tightness honed by night after night of gigs. It's passionate and blazing, turning from anger to tenderness, to endurance and hope. Produced by M.A.K.U. Soundsystem. Mixed by Victor Rice at Copan Studio, São Paulo, Brazil. Moris Cañate: alegre drums; Liliana Conde: percussion and vocals; Andrés Jiménez: drums; Juan Ospina: bass and vocals; Felipe Quiroz: synths; Camilo Rodriguez: guitar; Robert Stringer, trombone; Isaiah Richardson, Jr.: clarinet and saxophone; Carolina Olivieros: background vocals.
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LP version. 180 gram vinyl. Includes download code. 2016 release. With their fourth album, the eight-piece M.A.K.U. Soundsystem reflect the US through the eyes and ears of Colombians who've made their homes in New York City. Mezcla is a relentlessly honest record. The music hits the feet and the hips, powerful and overwhelming, while the lyrics reflect the lives the band members live, while embracing darker political questions that don't have easy answers. Every moment of Mezcla mixes the musicians' past and their present. "Let It Go" builds from a percussive root born in Colombia by way of Cape Verde, hits a groove straight out of West Africa, then adds bright retro Moog that comes from a '90s club, and tops it with horns that edge into jazz. It's a perfect culture-clash, the immigrant melting-pot on disc. As Jon Pareles of The New York Times noted, the band merges "Afro-Colombian rhythms with hints of Afro-beat, delivering exhortations as dance grooves." Colombia remains the foundation, but they've erected their own house on top of it, a structure that continues to grow and change. Afropop Worldwide praised the "frantic terrain" the band explores, while NPR's Anastasia Tsioulcas raved about their "driving and gritty energy," exclaiming, "this raw-edged, punk-tinged band explodes with the propulsive force of traditional rhythms and urban restlessness." Mezcla captures the live sound of the band, that thrilling rawness where the rough edges become a vital part of the whole, with plenty of freedom alongside a tightness honed by night after night of gigs. It's passionate and blazing, turning from anger to tenderness, to endurance and hope. Produced by M.A.K.U. Soundsystem. Mixed by Victor Rice at Copan Studio, São Paulo, Brazil. Moris Cañate: alegre drums; Liliana Conde: percussion and vocals; Andrés Jiménez: drums; Juan Ospina: bass and vocals; Felipe Quiroz: synths; Camilo Rodriguez: guitar; Robert Stringer, trombone; Isaiah Richardson, Jr.: clarinet and saxophone; Carolina Olivieros: background vocals.
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PEACE 001EP
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M.A.K.U. Soundsystem's unique sound and high-energy live style combines Afro-beat, jazz, funk, punk, and Colombian roots into a heady cocktail that is equal parts city and jungle and could only come from New York by way of South America and the Atlantic Crossing. Their infectious vibe and eclectic approach is captured on their new EP, The Mix. With seven choice dancefloor-friendly cuts making their debut on vinyl for the first time, the collection features rarities, outtakes, and versions sure to please long-time fans, as well as introduce newcomers to a balanced overview of what this band is about.
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