catalogue

DJ KATAPILA

AROO (AWESOME TAPES FROM AFRICA)

DJ KATAPILA - AROO 122020
format:
1 12"
release:
23.03.2018
label:
AWESOME TAPES FROM AFRICA
genre:
Dance
item ID:
122020
barcode:
0616892564348
DJ Katapila's Aroo EP is the latest addition to the iconoclastic producer's catalog of fast-paced, pan-West African-influenced dance music.

From a young age, Ishmael Abbey was a beloved local DJ in Accra, Ghana's competitive and rapidly-evolving music galaxy.

DJ Katapila's debut release with Awesome Tapes From Africa, 2016's reissue of Trotro, ignited international acclaim for the Ghanaian DJ and producer: The New York Times, Pitchfork, Resident Advisor and FACT heaped praise on his work.

Katapila launched a touring career beyond his grueling schedule of all-night parties around Ghana's southern coast and neighboring countries, heading to Europe and the UK, where he performed at festivals and clubs the pasty two years.

Katapila brought Ghana's street party culture to audiences overseas; a wave of joy and happy dancers were left in his wake.

The EP's final cut is a track released with a an eye-catching music video this summer called "Monkey." Following radio play in Ghana and demand from fans online, this track makes its debut on vinyl.

Awesome Tapes From Africa is proud to present new music from this unmistakably original artist with an honesty and unpretentiousness that feels good at this current point in history.
 
  • Tracklisting
  • 1.1. AROO
  • 1.2. AFRICAN TECHNO
  • 1.3. GHANA BABY DJ
  • 1.4. MONKEY