Slamming in for exposure via Cassy’s commanding imprint Kwench Records is venerated DJ, producer and label chief Alex Arnout with a vitalising two-track EP titled Afrofuturism.
Having been a respected fixture in London’s underground culture across the last two decades, Arnout is considered a champion of the British scene, with his committed Dogmatik Records releasing EPs from Mark E, Reset Robot, Dyed Soundorom, Dan Ghenacia and Tom Demac, and launching the careers of esteemed artists Maya Jane Coles, Peace Division, Dusky and many more. His career has also seen him create a stir in other corners of the globe, predominantly Spain with successful residencies in Barcelona and Ibiza.
Inspired by the rich house tracks dispatched by Danny Tenaglia’s Tribal America label in the mid ‘90s, the EP aims for nostalgia-grabbing gold and takes hold with ‘Afrofuturism’. Loaded with low-end grooves and mesmeric, spaced-out vocal hooks, it’s guaranteed to put dancers in the zone. ‘Riffin’ cuts in like a temptress, with an equally absorbing vocal hook and slamming drum loops for a satisfying payoff.
“Alex and I have known each other for a long time now. We’re both heavily influenced by the early house sounds coming out of Chicago and I really love his style of music; from the quality of the tracks he puts out there to his mixes. On a personal level, he’s a great soul, and his love for the scene is clear to see by everyone who meets him. His EP for Kwench Records packs a punch and hits the spot.” – Cassy
Track Listing:
1. Afrofuturism
2. Riffin
Alex Arnout’s Afrofuturism is out July 12th via Kwench Records and available here
