West African native AMÉMÉ reinvigorates contemporary electronic and techno on producer Jan Blomqvist’s landmark release “Back In The Taxi” by way of a coupling of remixes slated for release on acclaimed Dutch label Armada Electronic Elements. The “AMÉMÉ Remix” and “AMÉMÉ Midnight Remix” of “Back In The Taxi” are revitalized interpretations of the original hallmark Blomqvist production as seen through the fresh eyes of the swiftly rising Benin’ West African producer.
The AMÉMÉ Remix peppers vibrant afro house percussion through the duration of the track’s effortless melodic progressions. Building towards a devastating breakdown before the track’s conclusion, AMÉMÉ peppers his signature elements across Jan Blomqvist’s already strong musical foundation.
The AMÉMÉ Midnight Remix contrasts the first delivery with eclectic, vibrant, yet deep, melodic sensibilities. Synth leads glisten across the track in articulate progressive house fashion, crafting a driving rendition of “Back In The Taxi” that brims in character while still boasting the core ingredients of a track destined for the dance floor.
AMÉMÉ channels his cultural roots and ancestry into everything he does. Born and raised in Benin, AMÉMÉ (Hubert Sodogandji) helms One Tribe, a global community and brand identity centered on unity and good vibes. His visionary capabilities and unwavering dedication have been the catalyst behind the rapid growth and proliferation of both his musical endeavors and One Tribe as a whole.
Specializing in Afro-leaning electronic music, with flourishes of tribal percussion and spiritual vocals built upon a foundation of contemporary deep house and tech, AMÉMÉ’sDJ sets are eclectic, paying musical tribute to his West African heritage. In the studio he is equally dynamic and adept, seeing releases via his One Tribe label finding their way to Black Coffee, who supported the music in Tulum back in 2019. With such an influential figure backing his productions, it was inevitable that AMÉMÉ’s name would soon be ringing in the ears of other key tastemakers. Over the past few years he’s seen his music signed to Watergate Records, Blond:Ish’s Abracadabra imprint and the mighty MoBlack Records all bringing the West African wonder on board.
From Benin to Brooklyn to Berlin, his worldly outlook and unrelenting drive foreshadow a rosy trajectory; surely to see AMÉMÉ hosting his own percussion-fueled rituals on dance floors across the world for many years to come—uniting the global community and reminding us that we are all One Tribe.
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