Robbie Akbal – Osenchi [Suleiman]

Robbie Akbal drops a stripped-back and organic release on Canadian record label, Suleiman. One of the two original tracks is a solo production, and the other is a three-way collaboration with, re os - REO MATSUMOTO, and, Mamazu. The collaborative track has also been remixed by Dachshund.

Born and raised in Mexico, Robbie Akbal is a skilled DJ and producer who for over a decade has released immersive tracks with flowing percussion, soothing pads and organic instruments. He heads up the highly respected record labels, Akbal Music and Midnight Riders. Alongside numerous releases on his own imprints, his music has also featured on other prestigious record labels ranging from Get Physical to Crosstown Rebels.

Collaborating with Robbie Akbal are, re os - REO MATSUMOTO, and, Mamazu, who have previously teamed up with him to release a track called, “Arcadia,” that came out via, Akbal Music.

re os - REO MATSUMOTO and Mamazu, team up regularly, and together they have worked as a duo to make music that's been released by the likes of, Sounds of Khemit, SABI, and Ohxala Records. re os - REO MATSUMOTO has also featured his majestic solo tracks on Sol Selectas, while Mamazu's Middle-Eastern inspired music can be heard on the likes of Baikal Nomads and HOLE AND HOLLAND.

On remix duty, Dachshund delivers a cinematic deep tech remix with dreamy melodies and a melodic groove. He is a Swiss artist who is highly respected for his music on esteemed record labels including Poker Flat, Bar 25, Rebellion, 8Bit, and Ilian Tape.

"Everything is Energy" is the solo production by Robbie Akbal, and it opens the release with tribal percussion and twinkling synths underpinned by a deep bassline. Sweeping pads, ethereal vocals, and modulating chords add to the majestic flow of this stunning track.

The collaborative track, "Osenchi," is the EP's title cut, and it has bleeping synth tones layered with fluttering chords that are washed in delay to give the track a floaty vibe. Looped organic percussion provides a hypnotic groove, while sparkling pads create spine-tingling suspense. There is also a synthesised flute that complements the melody of the dubby lead synth.

Dachshund remixes "Osenchi," and switches out the original's percussion for his own sequenced drums. He also strips out some of the original's multitude of pads to deliver a refined version that draws focus on the dubby melody chords.

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https://soundcloud.com/suleimanrecords/sets/osenchi-1

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