Connection by The Maghreban - Zoot Records [ZEP014] FLAC download included with physical items
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Connection

The Maghreban

A 10 track electronic album (50m 8s) — released July 22nd 2022 on Zoot Records

#electronic #dance

The album is called "Connection". I've been working on it since before my last one came out. I could try and come up with some grand narrative to give it meaning and string it all together somehow, but really it's just some deeper tracks I made that sat together well. There are Middle Eastern, Jazz and Techno influences in some of the songs. I was trying to make stuff that was a little more emotive.

Here's a small narrative. It's called Connection because I was seeking and becoming more comfortable with connection whilst making it, rather than keeping myself to myself like I have done in the past. But the flipside of that was a deeper awareness of grief and sorrow. This is why some of the tracks have some sadness.

It was nice to collaborate with people that I really respect. Abdullah Miniawy has melancholy in his voice, and it complimented the track I gave him. Idris Rahman's saxophone helped me flesh out the eastern jazz element. I told him I like Tubby Hayes.

Nah Eeto is an incredible rapper who brought a lot of energy to the front of the album and inspired me to experiment with my production in new ways. I always wanted to do some vocal house, and Omar helped me with that. The vocal melody came to me in a dream. I still worry that it's from someone else's tune and that I haven't figured out who yet. Let's see.

I worked with Matt Littler again for the artwork. I told him "less grotesque, more serious" compared to the last LP. Maybe that's also what I was going for with the music. I hope you enjoy it.

His most expansive statement so far..Innovative and Irresistable - DJ Magazine

His waywardness gives him an edge - Uncut Magazine

Yes! - Gilles Peterson BBC R6

Very fun! - Martyn Bootyspoon

Wicked! - Ben UFO Hessle Audio

Love it. - JD Twitch Optimo

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