About this item

TraTra Trax been working on this for a couple of years. One where they hand over the curatorial keys of the label to very specific artists in whom they have absolute trust and who have an almost academic knowledge of a specific rhythm or a specific region where our eyes and sensitivity cannot reach. In order to amplify powerful voices from the global south, where the true underground is happening today, and that move away from the traditional axis of New York, London, Berlin. TraTra Trax present to you: "Mzansi Bass curated by Shannen SP".

A project meant to explore the space between 3-step, gqom, the dark sides of amapiano, and mutations of pritori rap deeply rooted in Black African rave music from the local scenes of Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Eastern Cape, and their global mutations from Brazil and the Netherlands. The project is anchored around the legacy act of DJ Lag and new comers of South African bass whose music has broken international barriers with pure-emotionally-rich dance music. The release works as both a celebration of the roots and the future offering it projects. As Shannen puts it, it's electronic music with a futuristic feel, both raw but minimal, trance-inducing and deeply physical, built in a very particular geographic space for the whole world to enjoy.

Indulge into these special soundscapes crafted by their own inhabitants. 

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: TraTraTrax shine a spotlight on contemporary dance music from South Africa and beyond with some really interesting and unique styles on display. Plus the sleeve art is fuckin' mega. Check!

TRACK LISTING

A1. Shannen SP x HENNYBELIT - Mzansi Bass
A2. DJ Lag - NOPS
A3. State OFFF - Alarma
A4. LYZZA x Boniface - Favelas
B1. Jay Music - Midnight Session
B2. Deep Narratives - Ghetto Gong
B3 Audio Addicts - Stjwetla Revisit