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Buraka Som Sistema
Location: Lisboa, Portugal
Website: http://www.myspace.com/burakasomsistema
Bio: The wild beats of Angolan Kuduro music have been big in Lisbon clubs since the late 90s and Buraka Som Sistema - AKA Lil' John, ... (more)
Riot and Conductor – have fused it with 21st century electronics to create a whole new sound. Now this grimey electro ghettotech take on their favourite South West African music has is quickening and corrupting dancefloors all over the world, and they haven't even released their debut album yet!
Lil John and Riot began making music together in their teens, but the core of Buraka Som Sistema formed when the two began working with Angolan producer, Conductor, who brought along an extensive knowledge of Kuduro music to the equation. The three draw influences from the music of their youth and culture, fusing it with the inspiration taken from music genres as diverse as drum'n'bass, hip hop and dance music. A revolving cast of talents complete the picture for Buraka, including guest vocals/MCing from Petty, M.I.A., Pongolove, Kalaf, No Lay, DJ Znobia.
Despite having only two limited 12" releases under their belts in the UK to date, the band's unique sound has already made them favourites with critics and DJs alike. Championed by Diplo, M.I.A, the Count of Monte Cristal and Sinden, Buraka also scored FACT MAGAZINE's 12" of the Year for "Yah!" and were finalists in MTVs New Sound of Europe competition. Their video for "Sound of Kuduro" featuring M.I.A. has become a viral sensation online. It features footage of their recent trip to Angola, where kids are dancing in the streets, despite being surrounded by all manner of violence.
Buraka Som Sistema are currently in the studio putting the final touches on their debut album, tentatively titled "Black Diamond" and due out September 2008. Tracks span the width and breadth of their influences with a distinctly political edge, referencing the inescapable corruption that goes hand in hand with the presence of diamonds and oil.
Quickly becoming renowned for their captivating and involving live show, catch the band on the festival circuit this summer, and stay tuned for more details.
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August 8 2008
EXCLUSIVE OYA FESTIVAL DOWNLOAD: Buraka Som Sistema - Yah! (The Count & Sinden Remix)
Portugal’s Buraka Som Sistema play kuduro, a syncopated, skittish version of house music that originated in Angola and then disseminated into Lisbon and its suburbs. Over the past year or so—due in no small part to the efforts of Buraka—the sound has exploded around the globe, lodging itself into DJ sets of heads like Switch and Diplo and winning over fans like M.I.A. (with whom the group toured this year). The three dudes in Buraka have been relentless in their hustle, traveling and touring extensively and bringing the kuduro sound to unsuspecting ears everywhere. Tomorrow they’ll play at the Oya Festival, where their single “Yah!”—an unstoppably pounding and addictive anthem—is sure to inspire mass body moving. Today we’ve got a special exclusive download of London producers-of-the-moment The Count & Sinden’s remix of “Yah!” so make sure to grab this for all your smarmy bassline needs this weekend. Also scope the group’s video for “Sound Of Kuduro” below, which they shot on a trip to Angola to work with elusive kuduro godfather DJ Znobia and features crazy dancing from the streets of Luanda and a guest spot from the aforementioned Ms. Maya.
Sounds like: M.I.A., DJ Znobia, Bonde Do Role
Download: Buraka Som Sistema - Yah! (The Count & Sinden Remix)
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