“MOVADÃO is probably the best piece of music I’ve ever made” the just-turned-18 producer says, “I just went crazy on it and poured my anger in all the songs“. Released on Slow Roast Records, the project is composed of five tracks that reflect KARAN!’s interpretation of various styles of Brazilian funk while encompassing elements and influences from plenty of other electronic music heritages. As anticipated directly by him, the result is a collection of furious beats that take the listener literally by assault.

While ‘MOVADÃO’,  the opening title track, might sound pretty “classic,” at least for those familiar with this genre sound, it’s just a prelude to the madness that comes right after. For example, the insanity of ‘AKITA’, where a massive wobbling bassline combines with hardstyle elements and Portuguese lyrics, or the perforating synth in ‘KELATA’ which makes the tracks sound like a collaboration between KARAN! and Shangai Doom. The broken rhythms of ‘MOVIMENTA’ deliver the most syncopated piece of baile funk I’ve ever heard while ‘ADENTO’ flirts with abrasive sounds that might appeal to even dubstep and riddim fans.

“I always like to do different stuff, taking inspiration from everyone else. That’s always been the main goal of the KARAN! project” adds the producer, who started the alias at the age of 14 years old, after his friend Klean (the mind behind the infamous Rude Boy edit played at Super Bowl) introduced him to the marvelous anarchy of the SoundCloud scene. “Some tracks were made in days like ‘MOVADÃO’. I made this song way faster than everything I’ve ever made in my life. Others, like ‘MOVIMENTA’, are from months ago. It was made last year and it was supposed to be a single release, but since I wanted the EP to be aggressive and represent the different Brazillian funk styles in my style of music, I just threw this track in there.”

As someone who is completely new to this sound and this scene, I admit I had to recalibrate my approach as a listener and writer to get on the same vibe with the widely different production style of KARAN! and most of the other Brazilian producers I’ve discovered so far. It took a while, but then the fun began. Assuming that it may be the same for many of you, I urge you not to be too influenced by the first listen. Do not fall back into the routine of passive binge listening and indulge in the fascination of active, inquisitive listening: it’s worth it. After all, what is more fun than breaking through the wall of our comfort zone and throwing ourselves into the arms of new, challenging things?

Listen to MOVADÃO below or on your favorite platform.

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Today, the talented artist returns to his label with a liquid drum and bass bop that will instantly warm your soul. Collaborating with Orlando-based vocalist Palmer Reed, ‘Stuck on You’ sees both artists shine as their strengths complement each other to a tee. In the introduction, Craze sets the scene with a summery soundscape while Palmer Reed lends captivating vocals to hook listeners instantly. The producer then flips the script with an underlying drum and bass essence, but never undermines Reed’s energy, keeping the vocals present and powerful. Even with its stabs of heavier bass, ‘Stuck on You’ sustains its uplifting spirit during its entire runtime.

‘Stuck on You’ is primed for the arrival of summer. Don’t miss it below.

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The three-track effort kicks off with the standout single ‘Seeds.’ Showing love to the underground, this is easily the most diverse and adventurous of the bunch. The hazy lo-fi atmosphere is quickly escalated with intense synths that amp up the energy. A drums break switches the scene before TaDa traps it out with an exotic flair. When the “worth a couple mill,” vocals are sprinkled in it adds a deeper layer of swag and opulence. The conclusion feels rich and uplifting with a futuristic bounce.

From ‘Seeds’ comes ‘Trees.’ The collaborative effort with Marine Snow and Allways moves from gritty and trapped out, to vibey and meditative, and even over to straight-up jazzy. Never stagnating it’s a refreshing and stunning journey to get lost in. Bringing the EP to a close is ‘Leaves.’ The track is as smooth as glass; expertly blending laidback vibes with some steady knock. This is a late-night cruising anthem to rinse with the windows down.

The goal of this project was show the evolution of my music journey. I wanted to show where I started and where I’m headed so each song has its own evolving theme with the arrangements. I wanted listeners to feel like they’re going on a journey and go through all the emotions with me. The vibes to expect are chill, bouncey, melodic, and high energy since there are aspects of future beats and trap in this project.
-TaDa

Stream Branches below and look out for TaDa.

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‘Fortuna’ is a three minute destruction bomb. Ready to ignite anything in its path. The sheer amount of sound design and overall crisp atmosphere is enough to take out a whole planet. So be warned because these boys are taking no prisoners this time. From a fast pace intro preparing their audience for a nuclear meltdown, to some explosive chorus sections which will truly make your heads spin, this work of art is quite deadly.

Their classic bass designs completely take over the space while other whimsical sample choices revolve around. Working together in harmony to form a truly extravagant tune. If you’ve been a fan of this duo for a while, you’ll be happily surprised and impressed with each second that goes by. Making you want to hit the replay button over and over again. Yes, it’s safe to say L*o*J went all out and put everything they’ve got into this one. We’re excited to hear where they end up next! But for now, make sure to support these icons by streaming ‘Fortuna’ via Slow Roast Records!

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Known for his tribalistic melodies and atmospheres, fans from all over have bowed to his unique production style. His eagerness and cravings towards success has driven him into new territories. Tackling new challenges and showing his audience an unforgettable experience with every release. So if you’ve admired his work in the past, this one will for sure blow you off your feet. Resulting in pure awe and inspiration.

‘Push Me Away’ is my first time really hitting the pocket in this style. I’m super excited about this record. Thank you Craze and thank you Slow Roast! – capshun

‘Push Me Away’ is a euphoric staple and classic. It honors everything capshun stands for and breaks down barriers towards new beginnings. From a jaw-dropping introduction filled with a glitchy effect and a lush-filled vocal, to a chorus that will have you hypnotized with energetic praise, the artist really brought something groundbreaking to the scene.

With the emotion building and pieces holding each other tightly, you’ll soon gain a feeling inside your chest you’ll never want to let go. And once the drop hits, it knocks you into a space you never knew existed. The crisp and high-quality drums mixed with a colorful bass lead takes the listener by surprise and drives them into a smoke filled realm of no return. Creating an instant frenzy within a large crowd. When it comes to organic arrangements, he’s a musician with many surprises to behold. And once the track concludes with a star-filled outro, you’ll want to follow his path of knowledge. Becoming an instant fan if you weren’t already. So make sure to go support this legend by streaming ‘Push Me Away’ everywhere via Slow Roast Records!

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The first track off of the Movimiento EP, is titled ‘Get Loose’ and it’s a great introduction to Lvndo’s style, starting out with a house beat, you are then quickly thrown into a baile-esque vocal loop with horns that builds into a drop that lets loose all of the flavor Lvndo has. One of my favorite parts of the track is the bridge between the drops because Lvndo uses a deep, warm, sub-bass and a nice snare loop to bridge the gap, which is such a trap vibe, it’s brilliant to see it worked into a house track.

The second track on Movimiento is a collab with DJ A.M.G called ‘Defumado,’ and it’s the standout on the EP that is a sure-fire track to get anybody moving on the dancefloor. Starting with a classic baile beat, Lvndo pairs it with stuttering synths that strangely really work well. At the drop, ‘Defumado’ transforms from a baile track into a club track seamlessly, pumping up the energy to the max. The vocal loop in ‘Defumado’ is addicting, and it’s just as good on the second drop where Lvndo and DJ A.M.G switch it up for a classic trap drop.

Overall, Lvndo has really managed to fuse together a lot of different genres into a high-energy EP with ease, and it’s amazing to hear the influence of where you live on your work. We’re excited to see what else 2021 will bring for Lvndo, but until then, be sure to check out the Movimiento EP.

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As for the seasoned veteran Bailo, 2020 has also been a year full of positives. In January Bailo made it his mission to put trap music back on the map, and that’s exactly what’s happening. We were lucky enough to partner with him for his massive Bailo & Friends Livestream alongside Partica earlier this year. Since then, Bailo has been teasing us with single after single from his upcoming EP off Craze’s Slow Roast Records. Now the time is finally here to present you with the final single off Bailo’s Trapped Out EP, ‘Kings’ with LYNY. 

We begin by being introduced to this high-pitch high-energy lead that immediately gets you off your feet. Soon after the pristine percussion elements slowly start revealing themselves. First the claps, then kicks, and all of a sudden we’re thrown into a completely trapped out drop section full of pounding 808s and that familiar lead from the beginning. Full of classic, yet creative sample selection in the breaks, this record is sure to throw you back to 2014. If you thought trap left, think again. 

Stream ‘Kings’ below and be sure to check out the full EP here.

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What was your goal when putting this mix together? If it were a movie, what would the tagline be? 

I wanted to make a trap mix with all the new flavas that I’m feeling at the moment. “Da Goat Strikes Back!”

How was your recent vacation? When you go away do you try to fully disconnect or are you still working on music, ideas, etc?

My vacation was actually very relaxing this time. We usually plan out a bunch of activities but I told my wife on this one that I just wanted to drink my ass off by the pool and eat my ass off…mission accomplished! But I still started a remix and worked on this mix hahahah.

It’s no secret that you enjoy a good drink now and again. What’s your go to drink and why?

Whiskey…old man drink ;)

I love feeling that excitement I felt when I was a kid discovering new things. Feeling that excitement is what life is all about for me.

You’ve been in the industry for more than 20 years. What excites you and keeps you going every day?

New music, new vibes, new ideas…new everything! I love feeling that excitement I felt when I was a kid discovering new things. Feeling that excitement is what life is all about for me.

I miss battling all the time!! It’s what I’m the best at…nobody will ever beat me.

You’ve had the chance to judge the Goldie Awards for the past 3 years. What do you enjoy most about the competition? Does it ever make you miss battling?

The Goldies is dope because it’s more about the entertainment than crazy technicality. A-Trak is definitely gonna carry the battle torch into the future. I miss battling all the time!! It’s what I’m the best at…nobody will ever beat me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

You’ve been doing more and more producing over the past few years. How does producing compare to DJing? Do you prefer one over the other?

I’ve definitely started having more fun producing. Before it was something I felt I had to do to take me to another level but now I just love being creative. I don’t give a shit about what I should be making, I just experiment. I have so many different tunes at the moment that I’ll be releasing in 2020…all kinda flavors. I prefer it to DJing at this moment but it comes and goes. Tomorrow I could start practicing again and not make beats for another month  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

I’m not seeing my fav labels pushing things forward so I wanna make the change I wanna see.

Slow Roast recently made a comeback after some time off. What do you have planned for the next few months with the label?

I relaunched Slow Roast because I feel it’s needed again. I’m not seeing my fav labels pushing things forward so I wanna make the change I wanna see. The next couple of months we’re gonna try to put out some forward thinking music. Got a lot of heat with Jon Casey, DJ Ride, Crimes! & Binks in the pipelines.

You seem to truly embody the sentiment of ‘“doing it for the culture.” Do you have any advice for fans or to the industry to ensure that the underground scene continues to thrive and ensure music moves in the right direction?

Don’t support analytics…numbers be fooling people…easy digestible music is being pushed on you every single day…music with no substance but full of high energy. There’s no vibes. Look for vibes!! Support the underground and underground artists.

You always have a good pulse of who’s up next. Who are a few artists you’re watching right now?

The artists for 2020 in my opinion in all genres are Lordel, Jon Casey, Imanu, Posij, Tada, Thook, Ash, Tsuruda just to name a few.

If Trump gets impeached will we get a celebratory 2 Cents mix?

Hahaha most definitely!!

You’re no stranger to embracing new technology. What are your thoughts on VR DJing and private live streamed sets?

Ehhh not my thing  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I’m hoping for a musical revolution. It’s soooo needed…I can’t stand brain dead music!

What are you most looking forward to in 2020?

I’m hoping for a musical revolution. It’s soooo needed…I can’t stand brain dead music!! We need music with substance in every genre. That and the end of the Trump era…bring smart people back!!!

Tracklist

1) Intro
2) Yo Gotti — Pose
3) TNGHT — Gimme Summn
4) Jon Casey — TV Room
5) TNGHT — I’m In A Hole
6) Abjo — Loading…
7) Thook — Yo DJ
8) Perk Pietrek — Ivy feat. Swan
9) Moore Kismet — Distractions
10) Party Favor — Wait A Minute (TroyBoi Remix)
11) Twerl — Follow Me
12) ISOxo & Knock2 — Radial
13) Jon Casey — Fracture ft. Avance
14) Carmack — 3 My Wrist Is Cartier
15) Sumthin Sumthin — Ghost
16) Vide x Eazybaked — Backseat Jameson
17) RVKIT — Quetzalcoatlus
18) Top $helf & Snuffy — Geeked Up
19) Thook — Overload
20) Dabow x Megan Thee Stallion — Me Encanta Cash Makers (GTA HS19 Edit)
21) Guapdad 4000 — Can’t Stop Finessing
22) UZ — Fire (Instrumental)
23) Aztek — AK (VIP)
24) Tsuruda — High Grade
25) Mr Carmack — Remember To Remember
26) Aztek — Neem
27) G Jones — Immortal Light
28) TVBOO & Ruvlo — Break It Down
29) Jon Casey — Poison
30) Monoxpoly — Audio Dope
31) Craze — Party Fing
32) Anti. — Mattr
33) 2¢ — Straight To The Point
34) TADA  — Percz
35) Jon Casey — Don’t Do Drugs

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Drawing industrial influence, ‘Party Fing’ opens with uplifting yet robotic synths. The first drop is grim and ruthless with siren sounds taking the forefront over gritty pounding bass. As the track progresses the jungle and DnB direction only intensifies, taking listeners from the club to the warehouse. The second drop is raw jungle that’s assured to have you going mad. This is guaranteed to turn any party into a full on rave. You can practically see the strobes flashing in your mind as it plays out.

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