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A.C.N. presents a perfect Afro House remix of “The Calling” by Noluh feat. The Mambo Project:

Published

2 months ago

December 13, 2024

A.C.N. is back with an invigorating Afro House remix of The Calling by Noluh feat. The Mambo Project, out now via Izzit Records. With two expertly crafted versions—the Radio Edit and Full Mix—this remix promises to dominate dancefloors worldwide.

Known for his impressive catalog spanning labels like MoBlack Records, Wired Music, and Bayaka Records, A.C.N. has solidified his name in the Afro House scene. His tracks are championed by top-tier artists, including Black Coffee, Adana Twins, and Swedish House Mafia, showcasing his ability to blend unique textures with crowd-pleasing grooves. In this remix of The Calling, he builds on the strong foundation provided by Noluh’s soulful and emotive vocals, which captivated him instantly upon hearing the original track.

The remix also honors The Mambo Project’s seamless fusion of Afro House and Amapiano, a unique style that gives The Calling its distinctive vibe. A.C.N. takes this foundation and elevates it with his signature touch: vibrant beats, a dynamic arpeggio riff, and an atmosphere that grows more euphoric with each bar. The result is a remix that’s not only true to its roots but also fresh and tailored for energetic dancefloor moments.

“I was thrilled to work on this remix,” says A.C.N. “Noluh’s vocal performance is incredible, and The Mambo Project’s arrangement is so innovative. I wanted to create something uplifting, a contrast to my previous remix of Bathethelele, which leaned more commercial. This time, I went for a vibrant, high-energy track that builds with intensity.”

From its soulful beginnings to its high-energy peaks, The Calling (A.C.N. Remix) is a journey through Afro House at its finest. Whether in a packed club or your personal playlist, it’s designed to inspire movement and emotion alike. With A.C.N.’s rising prominence across Beatport and Traxsource, and a growing list of international accolades, this remix cements his place as a leading force in Afro House.

Be sure to follow A.C.N. and stream The Calling on your favorite platforms. Let the music take you to new heights!

BUY
https://www.beatport.com/release/the-calling-acn-remixes/4820778
https://www.traxsource.com/title/2407103/the-calling-a-c-n-remixes

STREAM
https://open.spotify.com/intl-it/track/21e5IHKY0AH9tHcXzijCV4

LINKS:
https://www.instagram.com/the_mambo_project/
https://www.instagram.com/acnofficialpage
https://www.instagram.com/izzit_records/

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DJ Design drops “I Wanna Be Free” single ft. Gennessee

Published

16 hours ago

February 21, 2025

Rob Ducketts

Bay Area beatmaker/visual artist DJ Design returns with new single “I Wanna Be Free” (Below System Records). Washes of synth collide with a dense horn arrangement and snappin’ drums. West-Coast emcee Gennessee guests on the track spitting a lyrical dissertation on the woes of a police state, racial profiling and surveillance.

Listen to “I Wanna Be Free” (Ft. Gennessee): https://bsr.ffm.to/iwannabefree

This is the 3^rd leak from the forthcoming Survival Web Vaults LP to drop in vinyl and digital formats later this year. Additional album guests include Fashawn, Phat Kat, Elzhi, Guilty Simpson, LMNO and more.

Listen to “No Less Than The Trees And The Stars” (Ft. Fashawn): https://bsr.ffm.to/nltttats

Listen to “The Blues” (Ft. Phat Kat & Elzhi): https://bsr.ffm.to/theblues

While more of a behind-the-scenes player DJ Design’s (aka Keith Griego) work has had a sizable imprint on the history of modern hip-hop. As a DJ/Beatmaker and visual artist he has contributed production and art since the late 90’s for notables including The Beastie Boys, Madlib, A.G., Foreign Legion, Rasco, Peanut Butter Wolf and Phat Kat.

As a visual artist, his high point of work with the label was his design of the 12” vinyl cover for Lootpack member Madlib’s side project Quasimoto. The cover for “Microphone Mathematics” featured Design/Griego’s visual representation of Lord Quas as a sort of alien aardvark, which was adopted by the artist and has since become one of the most iconic and enduring

characters in the game today.

More Info: https://www.belowsystem.com/

https://www.instagram.com/djdesign