Laolu & Mr. Raoul K. amalgamate - Djougou Yah - their debut EP for Compost Records - contemporary house music, African rhythm and sound textures with the deep spirituality of Ahmed Sosso vocals. It is not the first promising collaboration between the Geneva-based Laolu and Mr. Raoul K, who lives in contemplative L?beck. Already on Raoul K's - Sene Kela from 2014, the two of them managed with their Mr. Raoul K & Laolu version seemingly effortlessly the balancing act between roots and modernity - between deepness and rave appeal - but above all an enchanting piece of music. Which also touched Compost boss Michael Reinbothzutiefst deeply and immediately licensed for the latest edition of his - Future Sounds Of Jazz series. With - Djougou Yah the two take up this vibe again, but turn the wheel a lot further and deliver two fabulous versions - next to the musical and beautifully orchestrated and arranged original, the Perc Mix stands practically breast to breast. Thanks to more punch in the kick, stripped back percussions, concise synth arpeggios and breakdowns, this one comes up with more peaktime and festival appeal. The lyrics and vocals come from the African musician and singer Ahmed Sosso, whose unique voice could also be heard on Manoo & Raoul K's Innervisions release - Toukan last year. Music with a Message - and a record that is close to our hearts
