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NIA ARCHIVES BAIANá

Slapping us round the face with the first new tune since her explosive Forbidden Feelingz EP, Nia Archives showcases her eclectic production style on 'Baianá'. Proudly displaying her appreciation for the music and culture of Brazil, 'Baianá' samples choir oufit Barbatuques track of the same name, Achives explains: “I’ve always been a massive fan of Samba Music, Bossa Nova Music and Brazilian culture and had been a fan of the Barbatuques for a while. When I was looking through my samba / bossa playlist and thinking about songs to sample, “Baianá” was the one that stood out for me. When I started making it, the original version was quite bouncy which I wanted to make harder… so I flipped it into this crazy amen break roller with a Reese bass line. I feel like this one really showcases my work and style as a producer.” Adding a bunch of dizzying delays, Archives makes the track well and truly her own, chopping and changing vocals from the original in a way that only she can. Loose yourself in the disorientating yet danceable soundscape of 'Baianá' here now. -Holly Mullineaux 

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