A1: Never Seen The Dunes
A2: Aura
B1: Indecis
B2: The Quiet Before The Red Stop
Khidja come home to Especial with a 4 track EP that expands on the sounds
heard of their debut, with a return to late night dance floor vibes, but still with
their own unique Eastern twist.
It’s fair to say Khijda’s debut EP on Especial was one of the highlights
of the label to date. Mustafa - in original form and remixed to distraction
by Timothy J Fairplay - became the soundtrack for many a Summer
party, while Abul was perfect for those deeper late night afters.
This time though we present a stand alone 4 track EP of original music
so that Khijda’s sound can be full explored. Starting with the title cut,
and a touch of Eastern mystic vocals that twist and rise higher and
higher.
This is followed by the deep dub vibes of Aura. Coming on as if the idjut
Boys had relocated to Istanbul, the bass rumble and tripped out FX are
overlaid with strings, xylophone and even a nice dose of (more) cowbell
that is full of funk and ass moving swing.
On the flip is where things take a warped turn with Indecis. It’s
incessant rhythm and Eastern flavour, mixed with 80’s style cut up
vocals, take the sounds championed by Baris K and Acid Arab to new
(and bazar) heights.
Finally then, the EP comes down with the beautiful ‘Balearic’ grooves of
The Quiet And The Red Stop. With a nod to their roots Khidja again
forge their own journey, creating and carving out a sound of their own
that is unique and at the same time compelling.
Watch the skies.
A1: Never Seen The Dunes
A2: Aura
B1: Indecis
B2: The Quiet Before The Red Stop
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