We’ve been large Ekali followers for years now, so you may think about our pleasure in witnessing the producer’s long-awaited return to prominence. This latest ascent has taken many types: model new music (‘Angel Hearth’ is a banger), his first headlining tour in years, and now maybe the Vancouver artist’s largest endeavor but – a newly established label, Awakening Data. What began as a mixture sequence has advanced right into a full-fledged label, during which we’re now handled to the outlet’s debut compilation. Spanning a formidable 23-tracks, the double album boasts a number of the most fascinating, forward-thinking dance music you’ll hear all 12 months from rising acts comparable to BROKN, Virus Mafia, Oddly Godly, Dabow, and CURE97, simply to call a couple of.
As you’ll hear beneath, the primary half of the venture boasts a extra bass-forward, club-ready affect whereas the next B-section is characterised by moody, experimental sounds. This masterfully curated compilation will not be solely a blast to take heed to, but additionally pays homage to Ekali’s legacy whereas setting the stage for a brand new period of sonic exploration and boundary-pushing creativity. Throughout a 12 months the place it looks like bass music is primed to achieve new heights within the tradition, Awakening Data is already contributing closely to the scene and we’re stoked to see the place they take issues subsequent. Within the meantime, stream the compilation through Spotify and you’ll want to learn what Ekali himself has to say about this large label launch.
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“Transferring Awakening from a mixture sequence right into a label and offering a platform for youthful artists has been a dream of mine for almost a decade. In 2023 I made a decision to take a leap of religion and start curating an album for this function, which ultimately manifested as ‘Awakening Compilation 01’. The purpose was to area information from probably the most promising younger artists within the underground scene, no matter style, and current a longform venture that performs seamlessly entrance to again and takes listeners on a journey by way of quite a few musical types and moods. This various illustration is a price that sits on the core of Awakening as a complete. It was an unbelievable expertise attending to know the tales of the handfuls of artists concerned on this venture, and studying that in lots of circumstances my very own music was prior to now a catalyst for them to start producing. It really looks like a full circle second for me and I’m honored to current this 23 monitor album to the world and symbolize a number of the most proficient people within the digital music scene.”
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LISTEN: Ekali’s Awakening Data Unleashes Insanely Stacked 23-Observe Label Compilation
