Cocomofo – Cardinal Rose

Cardinal Rose Cocomofo 2023 >> DOWNLOAD << >> LISTEN << Cardinal Rose is Cocomofo’s formal introduction into their sonically cinematic universe, a 12 track album that serves as a guide for where music is heading. Drawing inspiration from Herbie Hancock, Little Dragon, Stereolab and Hiatus Kaiyote, Cocomofo is totally uncompromising in the scope of their […]

Malik Polo – Marco

Malik Polo Marco 2022 >> DOWNLOAD << >> LISTEN << Malik Polo returns with a new introspective journey on his third studio EP. tracklist Side-line (Intro) City Gyal (feat. 23 Dojo) Dicaprio Peak My Hittas L+L=W Mud Roses (Outro) credits Track 1, “Sideline”, performed by Malik Polo produced by Domenico Buddy Caderni and Ibn Itaka […]

Drill Scott Heron Pressed On Life

Pressed on Life Drill Scott Heron 2022 >> DOWNLOAD << >> LISTEN << Drill Scott Heron explores the ups and the downs of living in the 2020’s, a decade affected by a maelstrom of constant unpredictability, excitement, and uncertainty. POL is inspired by old-school Memphis rap, Sam Cooke and David Ruffin. Drill Scott’s weapon of […]

Huguette Tolinga – Amani Bombe

Amani / Bombe Huguette Tolinga 2022 >> DOWNLOAD << >> LISTEN << Masquerading as a raw, transfixing almost Afro-house dance number, ‘Amani Bombe’ harnesses the grim reality of Bombe to shine a light on those affected by the drug. In fact, perhaps the most striking part of the recording is the involvement of the very […]

Cocomofo – 40 meters Down: Deep Sea Cuts

40 Meters Down: Deep Sea Cuts Cocomofo 2021 >> DOWNLOAD << >> LISTEN << A collection of six remixes exploring the styles of Footwork, Industrial Electronica, Hard Techno and Electro. Featuring a cast of seasoned producers from the US and the UK. These songs are tried and tested for the dance floor. tracklist Mad Pleasant […]

MINOS – Compose Urself

Compose Urself MINOS 2021 >> DOWNLOAD << >> LISTEN << MINOS breaks into the electronic music world with her tantalizing debut COMPOSE URSELF EP. With this project, MINOS seeks to captivate the listener both in mind and in body, carrying them away into her rapturous world. This is achieved through her careful attention to sonic […]

Cocomofo 40 Meters Down

40 Meters Down Cocomofo 2021 >> DOWNLOAD << >> LISTEN << The debut studio EP by Cocomofo tracklist Rain Land of Lakes Breathing – V1 credits Vocals: Sarilou Venning Bass: Leon Sierra Drums: Shachar Halevi Keys: Miles Wilkins Saxophone: Xavier Brown   Mixed by Fern Souza at Dimension 70extras

The Josh Craig – Who We Are As People

Who We Are As People The Josh Craig 2021 >> DOWNLOAD << >> LISTEN << In making this body of work, he acknowledges how the process opened him up to identify with emotions and thoughts that may have otherwise been ignored. This fact culminates in an album that is part a journey within self, but […]

Malik Polo – Echo Chambers

Malik Polo Echo Chambers 2021 >> DOWNLOAD << >> LISTEN << After the release of his 2019 debut “Jomo”, Polo toured his native Middle East for a few months before linking up with Ibn Itaka in London circa March 2020. The fruit of their collaboration, titled Echo Chambers released in August 2021, reflects on a […]

Shouly – Empty Quarter

Empty Quarter Shouly 2020 >> DOWNLOAD << >> LISTEN << The Empty Quarter is a sprawling desert covering Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE and Yemen. And as the name implies, the album is inspired by the desert’s themes of struggle, isolation and alienation. At its core, the album presents the Arab world as a complex, […]

BALAMII — AUGUST 2021 — AXJ2000

AXJ2000 brings us on a 2-hour journey through his favourite ambient, electro and breaks cuts. Delicate synthesis, heavily processed amens and squelchy acid lines throughout.

NTS — PALESTINIAN SOUND ARCHIVE: MAJAZZ PROJECT X SAINT LEVANT, BAYOU & ABU RECORDINGS

Mo’min Swaitat teams up with some of his favourite artists and labels to present his collection of vintage cassettes from Palestine and beyond, including jazz, funk and Bedouin field recordings.

NTS — PALESTINIAN SOUND ARCHIVE: MAJAZZ PROJECT X IBN ITAKA X ABU RECORDINGS

Mo’min Swaitat teams up with some of his favourite artists and labels to present his collection of vintage cassettes from Palestine and beyond, including jazz, funk and Bedouin field recordings.

NTS — PALESTINIAN SOUND ARCHIVE w/ ABU RECORDINGS

Mo’min Swaitat teams up with some of his favourite artists and labels to present his collection of vintage cassettes from Palestine and beyond, including jazz, funk and Bedouin field recordings.

 
 
 

BALAMII — July 2021 — Illbient Special w/ Shirah

Abu Recordings looks at the illbient scene that defined underground music in early 90s New York. Journey through a stack of Illbient tracks alongside sounds that helped inspire the genre. Bits inside from DJ Spooky, Spectre and DJ Olive. Curated by DJ Shirah.

BALAMII — June 2021 — Dean Blunt Special

A 2-hour deep-dive into UK underground legend Dean Blunt’s vast discography presented by Musa Returns and Miya Creature.

BALAMII — May 2021 — MINOS

Joined by MINOS for a two hour selection of electro and techno. Lots of exclusive cuts inside from the Abu Crew and MINOS herself.

 

BALAMII — April 2021 — Abu Recordings w/ Cocomofo

Cocomofo joined Abu Recordings for the first hour this month with a live set featuring songs from their upcoming EP ’40 Meters Down’. The second hour is centred around the latest release on Abu Recordings: ‘Who We Are As People’ by The Josh Craig.

 
 

BALAMII — March 2021 — Abu Recordings w/ Musa Returns

A 2-hour selection of gritty east coast rap, techno and electronica hosted by Abu Recordings co-founder Musa Returns and Paolo Cicilioni.

 
 
 

BALAMII — February 2021 — The Neptunes Special

A 2-hour journey through the works of the legendary production duo Neptunes. Vish Matre, Gregorybebad and Paul Wale traverse between their early works, demos, anecdotes and some of their most popular releases for two hours.

 
 
 
 

BALAMII — JANUARY 2021 — ABU RECORDINGS w/ FELUKAH

Joining Abu Recordings on their first episode of 2021 is Egyptian American artist Felukah. Over the past year, Felukah has emerged as one of the leading figures in the Middle Eastern hip hop scene. In the show they premier her next single, “PSA (feat. Nic Hanson)” which will be coming out this Friday via Abu Recordings.

 

BALAMII — SEPTEMER 2020 — ABU RECORDINGS w/ KIDD AM

Abu Recordings were back with their guest KiddAM for the September installment of their show. This time, host Paolo Cicilioni opens up with an hour of RnB, Soul and Synth Pop before Louisiana based artist Kidd AM steps up bringing more of the same.

 
 

SOUNDS: ABU RECORDINGS UNTITLED SERIES

A collection of rugged untitled electronic jams by founders Paolo Grilli Cicilioni and Aaron Jerome with a guest feature by Karim Atari.

BALAMII — AUGUST 2020 — ABU RECORDINGS w/ TJC

This month’s Abu Recordings show was hosted by label head Paolo Cicilioni, who invited Josh Craig to take over the show ahead of release on the label in 2021. Techno, Breaks, Electro and even some ambient selections all inside.