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Lo-Lifes unite on new Grupo HNE single ft. Thirstin Howl The 3rd

Published

2 years ago

May 20, 2024

Spanglish Boom-Bap trio Grupo HNE have dropped a new single this morning. “LO Malo” translates to “the bad” and since the track has a guest feature from the legendary polorican himself, Thirstin Howl The 3rd and the group is part of the Lo-Life Miami Family, it’s apparent why the LO is capitalized in the title. Grupo HNE (pronounced Henny) is made up of DJ Exes on the mic, DJ Heron on production and multi-instrumentalist Nando who adds percussion, keyboards and occasional vocals.

Speaking on the track’s creation, Exes relayed “Thirstin picked the beat, which reminded me of a 70’s gangster / spy type movie. I attacked it from the perspective of a trench coat wearing, aviator sunglasses rockin’, cigar smoking salsero, writing an entry in his journal, which will one day be a best-seller. Once my verse was done I sent it off to Thirstin and he bodied it like the beat killer that he is. All that was left was for Nando to lace it with congas to give it that chef’s kiss. The result is …LO Malo.”

Listen to “LO Malo” ft. Thirstin Howl The 3rd:

“LO Malo” comes right on the heels of the group’s recent video combining two of their singles “Black Angels / Big Pictures” which features guest verse/appearances by fellow Miami artists Shottie (on “Black Angels”) and Money Mogly (on “Big Pictures”).

Watch official video for “Black Angels / Big Pictures”: https://youtu.be/Bqlk8TeyHtw?si=y9HykR4T969I-cap

More Info:

https://www.grupohne.com

https://www.instagram.com/grupo_hne

https://www.instagram.com/dj_heron

https://www.instagram.com/combinandomusic

https://www.instagram.com/djexes1

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Moon Rocket Finds the Space Between Soul and Dancefloor on ‘Just Us Alone’

Published

7 hours ago

September 8, 2026

Joni Jones

Italian producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist Moon Rocket returns with ‘Just Us Alone’, a hypnotic Afro House journey built around connection, intimacy and the energy of the dancefloor.

There’s a distinct musicality running through everything Moon Rocket creates. The alias of Italian producer and multi-instrumentalist Raffaele Scoccia, Moon Rocket brings his background as a classically trained pianist and Hammond organ player into a sound that seamlessly connects melody, emotion and electronic groove.

His latest single, ‘Just Us Alone’, released via Moon Rocket Music, is a perfect example.

Driven by a warm, steady Afro House rhythm, the track unfolds around a subtle piano melody and soulful vocals, creating an atmosphere that feels intimate yet effortlessly danceable. Hypnotic rather than overproduced, ‘Just Us Alone’ finds its strength in the space between emotion and movement.

“Just Us Alone is a track about connection and intimacy”, says Moon Rocket. “I wanted to create something that felt emotional and hypnotic while still having the energy to work on the dance floor.”

That balance has become a defining characteristic of Moon Rocket’s work. His musical journey began at the age of 15, when he received his first piano, eventually leading him to study classical music, harmony and composition. Today, those foundations inform a distinctive Afro Melodic-Tech style that combines organic musicianship with contemporary club production.

Moon Rocket has built an international following through releases on labels including Defected, Nervous, Sony Italy, BBE, Hed Kandi and Soulfuric, while his music has been embraced by artists across the global electronic scene. His breakthrough track ‘Reciprocity’ surpassed 21 million plays and 250,000 Shazams, establishing him as one of the distinctive voices emerging from the Afro House movement.

On ‘Just Us Alone’, Moon Rocket takes a more intimate approach, allowing the groove, melody and vocal to work together naturally. Mastered by Sam Wills at Wired Masters, London, the track carries the warmth and clarity to work equally well through a club system, a sunset set or a late-night headphone session.