J-Wow - O Dedo EP

As the main producer of the genre-defying Portuguese group Buraka Som Sistema for the past four years, J-Wow has helped bring a hybrid sound of Angolan Kuduro to the world. The group has developed the respect and support of the biggest dance producers and DJs as well as a massive following, with 60-thousand records sold worldwide and an amazing live show that has left stages torn down from Coachaella to Glastonbury. Now J-Wow is branching off in a solo effort, and the results are haaaard. ‘O Dedo’ goes big right out of the gate, in a fusion of the bounce that makes Buraka sound so cool with more straightforward house and electro sensibilities, obviously designed to get hands in the air, featuring a super catchy and energetic build that breaks out into a synth chorus that has crowds going nuts. The other original J-Wow track here, ‘The Rattle’, embodies pure feeling by blending the mood of vocal house with an eerie wide open soundscape. And just when you think you have it figured out, in come the hollow grinding synths and swinging drums. This one goes a little deeper, and it’s a welcome change. Bird Peterson’s ‘O Dedo’ remix is a real heavy smasher, teasing out the build up even more, then twisting into a dirty methodical electro influenced piece. Finally, SBTRKT’s remix of ‘O Dedo’ is a beautiful, moving tune that will appeal way past just the dubstep aficionados. Limited vinyl press of 500 in full colour jacket, including free download card for 320 mp3s of all tracks.

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