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The music shall
remain timeless
amongst this
electronic
whirlwind,
Josh Lasden
celebrates
10 years
of El Futuro
Recordings.

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"Music is much more than "The moment you feel
sound. Music can be a happy about music, that is
comforter, party maker, the very essence of it.
career path or a way of Being in the vibes and
life." understanding what music
Ruby, Editor & Owner has for your soul."
Steve, Staff Writer
"Music is much more than
sound. Music can be a "Music is the way I see the
comforter, party maker, world."
career path or a way of Mary, Brand Ambassador
life."
Rokuro, Associate Editor "It's an escape, a relaase, a
chance to write how I feel
"The birth of one's child is and allow other readers to
the only feeling that relate. Music has saved
comes close to getting me many times."
lost in music." Jessie, Staff Writer
Cessle, Associate Editor
"Music is love, you can
"Music is a form of art feel it. Music binds people
that reveals a truth in a together, ending war and
world full of mystery." bringing peace to the
Sarah, Staff Writer soul."
Ashna, Creative Assistant
"No matter what's
happening in life, it's
usually great music will
keep you going."
Malachi, Staff Writer

"Music is life. It's a
universal language that
has no barriers. It unifies
people around the world.
It brings people joy."
Andy, Staff Writer

"Music & love are the
same things really. If kids
grew up with music in
their lives, then their lives
would always be filled
with love."
David, Associate Editor

Thanks to: CONTENTS

DJ Queen E 8 Radio Guide
Josh Lasden 10 Radio Memories
Purple Agency 11 Camila Cabello
Slime Recordings 14 Runway Lights
Javed Vayid 15 Josh Lasden
21 The Yoga Girl
The Irish 22 On Screen
Shehzad K 27 New Music
Summer 40 Mauritius
418 Music 52 Festival Guide

Josh Lasden photography by Additional Languages
Katrien Vermeire 40 Creole (Mauritius)

Camila Cabello photography by
Elenita123 via Wikimedia
Commons

Icons & graphics by
jannoon028
visnezh
freepik.com

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Hi Guys & Dolls...

How are you all? We have missed you! I have been on holiday, it
was full of sunshine, coconuts and all things tropical. This edition
will highlight music updates from the February and March months
as well as lots of lovely creative articles with a theme of travelling
t h r o u g h o u t t h e e d i t i o n . Y o u ' l l fi n d a n e w r e f e r e n c e s s e c t i o n a t t h e

back to help you easily discover all the music and subjects
mentioned. We welcome brand ambassador Eva, it will be good to

see how she brings her fun spirit to the team. One more little
announcement, keep an eye on our company facebook page for a
live stream of DJ Queen E's urban music show coming soon! We

also proudly are supporting the One Night In Amsterdam,
Mauritius event hosted by Purple Agency. If you do spot the
b a n n e r s o r p r o m o t i o n , w h y n o t t a k e a s e l fi e n e x t t o o u r l o g o a n d
grab a spot on our next cover. In this issue we head to Belgium
with electronic artist Josh Lasden for an exclusive interview as he
celebrates 10 years of El Futuro Recordings. He takes us through
memorable moments in the lively scene and shares some of
Belgium's must-visit locations. Over to the US, Sarah's Thoughts
holds the spotlight on popstar Camila Cabello as her career is very
quickly rising. "She is truly KILLING the solo life." Runway lights,
destination out of sight - David takes inspiration from his soaring
dreams and the beautiful adventures awaiting up in the air for this
poem. The Yoga Girl discusses Nada yoga, the use of sound in
practices and its variations. On screen we take a closer look at
new music videos from Superhand, UK3, Ooberfuse and Lizzie
Curious. Lastly, we land in Mauritius for my artistic journal
capturing the beauty and diversity of the island. We've got your

festival guide, radio listings and new music from Mike
Delinquent, Mark Radford, Blackboxx and Daniel Wanrooy.

Ruby x

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RADIO London Timezone

MONDAY
3am Voice FM | Sister Bliss - Dance
10am BBC Radio 1 | Clara Amfo - Variety

TUESDAY
9am Channel 4 FM | Ben Pearce - Variety

WEDNESDAY
1am Radio X | Hattie Pearson - Eclectic
8am Puremusic247 | Pintsize - Variety
4pm Pioneer DJ Radio | Mike Wooler - Dance
7pm Hot Radio | Britrox Presents - New & Unsigned
8pm D3EP | Wisk - House, Garage & Bass

THURSDAY
1am KISS FM | DJ S.K.T - House & Bass
10am Platinum Radio London | DJ Marc Dicks - House
10am Empire London | D'Elle - Urban
10pm Freek FM | Brazah - UK Garage
11pm KISS FRESH | Flava D - Grime

FRIDAY
3am D3EP | The Push and Pull Show - UK Garage
2pm Rinse FM | Sam Supplier - House, UK Garage & Bass
7pm Fortheloveofhouse | Emma Champion - House
8pm Voice FM | Artful 60Hz Sessions - UK Garage & Bass
8pm BN Radio | DJ Mary Jane - Dance
9pm KISSTORY | Mike Delinquent - Oldschool House & Garage
11pm The Department of Dance | Lizzie Curious - Dance

SATURDAY
5pm Pioneer DJ Radio | Mark Knight - Dance
8pm D3EP | Anna Kiss - House
9pm Rinse FM | Mark Radford - Tech House

SUNDAY
2pm Empire London | DJ X-Ray – House & UK Garage
8am Vision Radio UK | EssnVee – House & UK Garage
10pm Capital XTRA | DJ Woody - Urban Dance

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Memories shared on World Radio Day,
13th February 2017...

"Back in the old days, we didn't have the luxury
of digital radio. You'd have to work to listen to
your favourite djs and music. The stereo would
b e m o v e d t o a s p e c i fi c a r e a i n t h e r o o m , w i t h t h e
aerial and dial being adjusted countless times to
pinpoint the best possible sound of the station."

"I used to listen to Kerrang Radio some years
ago, but now mostly self-organised playlists for

some reasons."

"Kerrang was awesome, but likewise, I think
podcasts interest me more with a broader
variety."

"I <3 Rocker's Dive Radio. Great music and great
people around (there is a chat, so you can

discuss songs during the airplay). I discovered
cool new rock and blues songs."

"The idea for people to discuss the songs is
brilliant for everyone to feel more connected!"

"Rokkus Radio and Somer Valley FM are amazing
radio stations too."

"My go to stations in the UK really are KISS FM
UK and BBC Radio 1 which do have some
interesting sections between the commercial
slots."

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Miama, Florida to start a new life in
the States. I’ve noticed in interviews
she explained she learned English
through listening to music and
watching television shows. She also
stated she was a HUGE One Direction
fan, which inspired her to audition for
The X Factor at age 16 in North
Carolina.

Her journey on The X Factor was

scarily similar to One Direction’s,

which I can only imagine was a dream

come true for her. She was eliminated

during the “bootcamp” portion of the

contest, but was brought back on

stage with four other girls and was

placed in a group. Sounds familiar,

right? They named the band multiple

Camila Cabello names like Lilas and 1234, but finally
landed on Fifth Harmony. Numbers in

the title, familiar? Coincidentally,

Alright, I need to refresh, reintroduce they finished third place one the

or introduce everyone to this major show, the exact place as One

artist in the States known as Camila Direction. It was basically the female

Cabello. You probably know her from version of the group.

being 1/5 of Fifth Harmony, and that

last December she announced she To be honest, no one knew what was

was leaving the band due to personal going to happen with them. I

interests and conflicts with the other remember them all going home and

members. Even though while putting going back to school. But I guess

yourselfinhershoes,thatsoundslike either Simon Cowell or L.A. Reid

the riskiest and scariest idea ever, called them back to Los Angeles to

she is truly KILLING the solo life! sign them as a group to Syco Records

and Epic Records. In 2013, they

Let’s start from the beginning… released an EP in English and Spanish

called Better Together. Their first

Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao was album was released in 2015 called

born in Havana, Cuba where she Reflection, which had hits like “Worth

learned Spanish as her first language. It,” “BO$$,” and

At age five, her family moved to

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“Sledgehammer.” This is the album upcoming film “The Fate of the Furious.”

where their music started being She has been in the studio working on

played on radio stations and they her first solo album, which she
nicknamed CC1. Coincidentally, Harry
were being requested in clubs.
Styles recently announced his first

Their second studio album, 7/27, was single is being released in April, which
fans are coining HS1. ANOTHER
the most successful of the three connection between these two!
releases. This had hits like “Work

From Home,” “All In My Head (Flex),” For the love of all that is music, keep an
and “That’s My Girl.” They were eye on this girl. She is already killing it,
playing bigger venues and winning getting every magazine cover,
awards, it truly seemed like it was recognition, and deserves the world!
nothing but up for the group. Little did Stay happy young Camila, I can’t wait for
everyone know that Cabello would you to shine on your own!
announce her departure one month

after the group finished their shows for

the 2016 calendar year.

In between the two album releases, she
shared a new song with Shawn Mendes
called “I Know What You Did Last
Summer,” which they wrote backstage
at a Taylor Swift concert. This is where
the speculation started that she was
leaving, and there was jealousy
between the other girls in the group of
her solo recognition. IKWYDLS was
certified platinum. She also released
another song called “Bad Things” with
Machine Gun Kelly in October 2016,
which showed a sexier side to the clean-
cut singer. “Bad Things” peaked at
number four on the Billboard Top 100
Chart. She was also placed on Time
Magazine’s “Top 25 Most Influential
Teens of 2016,” which was the last year
she could be placed on that list as she
turned twenty in early March.

To be honest, I am completely excited
to see what she has in store. Her most
recent release was a feature on “Hey
Ma” with Pitbull and J Balvin for the

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Runway lights, destination out of sight.
Up in the air it all seems unclear,

Nowhere near the ground yet I do not fear.
Take me away into the night.

Runway lights guide me to home.
I'm destined to run, ready to fly.
I'm following my heart, ready to live high.
Take me away to a place where I feel I'm not alone.

Runway lights fade behind me.
I live by faith, not by sight.

I refuse to live in the darkness of fright.
Take me away, take me through the night.

-- David

Inspired by runway lights and musical dreams.

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Josh Lasden film and was nominated for the
International Kortfilm Festival in

Louvain in 2012.
The DJ, producer and El Futuro

Recordings label manager from The aim was to share futuristic
Belgium. We previously interviewed electronic music, how successful has
Josh Lasden after an incredible the label been with this vision?
performance at Tomorrowland festival

where he felt "lucky" to be a part of the Yes, futuristic music has always been
atmosphere. Since then, The artist has the aim of the El Futuro concept that
continued to perform internationally started in 1998. For the radioshow,
and is now celebrating 10 years of the events and the label, that specific
El Futuro Recordings imprint of which futuristic character has been the
we discussed with him.
general or red thread. We just want to

provide music that’s not based on a
Congratulations for 10 years of El temporary period in the electronic
Futuro Recordings, which is your music adventure and still can move
favourite release on the label?
people today. Some music genres are

having a down and up period in means
Thank you. It has been a great ride so of popularity. For example, the track
far, choosing a favourite release is 'Wavecatcher' still moves people today,
difficult.But,Ilikethe'LoveAtBreakfast' this track was made in 2005 and was
releases with remixes from Hazem first played by Laurent Garnier in 2007
Beltagui, Nerutto, Emma & Not Okay just during a dj set in Cielo (New York) and
to name a few. The 'Re-Baking HBF16' finally got released in 2008 featured in
release has got a special place in my the Futuristic Music Part 2 EP. Armin van
heart as this release was made for the Buuren supported the track from the
10th anniversary of the beginning in 2008 and selected it in
Herbakkersfestival, the official music 2012 again for his A State Of Trance
festival of my home town. Not to forget #550 podcast episode and we’re still
the albums (Radiogenic, Ride To getting great feedback for this track
Tomorrow, 10 Years El Futuro today. Tracks such as 'Love At Breakfast',
Recordings) and the deep house track 'U & I', 'Wednesday Morning', 'Emotions',
'Circles Of Music' capturing the voice of 'Deep Blue Sea' and 'Fundamental
Mátyás Blanckaert that is being used by Frequencies' are all holding that same
the Tomorrowland festival for one of futuristic idea. So, I feel that the
their promotional videos this year. The futuristic character of the whole El
Nathan Coles remix of 'Lebanese Girl' Futuro concept is succeeding.
and the Nils Hess rework of 'Juicy Lucy'

are both a great asset for the label. Last What can you tell us about the new
but not least, the videoclip of 'Love At album, 10 Years El Futuro Recordings?
Breakfast' featuring Justine De

Jonckheere (Miss Belgium 2011) and Thisisamixedcompilationselectingthe
actor Eric Kempeneers is a special short best tracks of the label and also

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presenting 3 new tracks. 'Love The about vinyls, weekly visits to shops and

Future' and 'Meeting The Mermaids' are hoping to buy the next big release to

both chill out tracks, and 'Angels In test those vinyls in your sets. You know,

Heaven' is a deep progressive house those times when people were asking

oriented track. The selection of the best for mixed tapes while you were

tracks is rather small as the full mix was performing in a club or on an event. We

specially reduced to a less than 60 did release 2 vinyls on the El Futuro

minutes album. Getting feedback and Recordings label, very limited with only

also thinking about all those people 500 copies available, but I had to change

who are streaming music nowadays, I that strategy and fully concentrate on

feel that it would be better presented download, online and streaming

as a short mixed album instead of a long portals, which we still do today. Now

piece of music. There will also be a chill that streaming services such as iTunes

out mixed album released later on this and Spotify are accessible for everyone

year. on their mobile phones, this will result

in a complete new wave for artists,

labels and the music industry in general.

Where are your favourite places to visit
in Belgium?

If you’re visiting Belgium to go clubbing,

you really should go to the following

clubs: Fuse, Café d’Anvers, La Rocca,

Versuz, Krush, Lagoa, Balmoral and

Decadance. Plus the new ones: Forty

Five, Labyrinth Club, Kompass and

Ampere. They all have that special warm

vibe you’ll be looking for. The Ipanema

beach bar on top of the Versuz club

during the summer is fabulous, creating

a lounge with a pool, beach and great

atmosphere. We have must visit

festivals as well such as Tomorrowland,

Your extensive DJ career is admirable, Rock Werchter, Pukkelpop, Dour,

what challenges have you faced in the Extrema Outdoor and also

industry, and how did you overcome WECANDANCE and Ostend Beach at our

them? Belgian coast.

Not many people are buying CDs and When visiting Belgium, I would
vinyl anymore, it seems that recommend the cities Ghent, Brussels,
downloading and streaming music are Antwerp, Bruges, Ostend or Hasselt as
related to the new and young they all are just beautiful to stay and
generation. When I started, it was all

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having a large history. The city of Ghent Craig night on 10 Days Off and in 2007

organizes the annual 10-days I was announced together with Laurent

festivities or Gentse Feesten, a free Garnier for the main room at 10 Days

festival combining art, street music and Off. Bob Sinclar lifting me up in Fuse

many stages around the city with club Brussels and warming up Kaskade

thousandsofvisitorscomingoverevery in Café d’Anvers are also fine moments.

year. It’s really wonderful to experience Really, just so many lovely memories.

those 10-days festivities. About special

venues, well we have Le Botanique, Worlwide - visits and gigs in Spain,

Bozar and AB in Brussels, Vooruit and France, UK, Italy, The Netherlands,

Charlatan in Ghent, N9 in Eeklo, Blue Germany, Australia were fabulous. In

Buddha lounge in Knokke. There are fact, in a short period I played in the 3

many good places to eat and enjoy major fashion cities in Europe: Paris,

delicious food, but if I have to point out Milan and London. I do have wonderful

a few of them, it’s enjoyable to go to memories about those cities. Especially

Restaurant Vrijmoed, The Jane, Hof Van with London, cherishing sweet

Cleve, Hertog Jan, Innesto, Ten memoriesaboutplayinginTheEgg,Club

Bogaerde, Kommilfoo, Dessensi, Le Aquarium and numerous bars and

Passage and Da Mimmo. events there. I really adore London, you

can easily say that every visit there was

Can you tell us some highlights of your a highlight.

career?

What's in the future for you and the

Well, I’m blessed really, as there are so label?

many highlights and I’m afraid when

pointing out some of them that I The label will keep on releasing

definitely will forget to name a few. But futuristic music, also concentrating on

here it goes, my 9 years residency at the providing chill out and lounge music as

notorious club Decadance in Ghent, I've done since day 1. I’ll keep on

withthepopularNightflightevents,was releasing peaceful music but also

agreattime.Theresidencyatmusicclub house, deep house and progressive

N9, organizing own events and the 10 house. Next to this, some new artists will

Years Josh Lasden celebration they be presented such as Major K, a new

presented in 2005. Of course the talented Belgian musician, and also

performances at Tomorrowland deep house tracks will see the light in

festival, Laundry Day Festival and all 10 the coming years.

Days Off gigs were absolutely great. The __________________________________

Partywise and Pioneer truck at the

Belgian City Parade with X-ian and www.mixcloud.com/JoshLasden

Marco Bailey. My own El Futuro events www.facebook.com/joshlasden

in La Rocca club, Fuse, Decadance, club

N9, Culture Club. The closing set of the www.facebook.com/

3-days Herbakkersfestival in my home elfuturorecordings.be

town last year, the closing of the Carl

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Come fly with me to a

destination unknown.

Up in the air

where we can be

alone.

Just take my hand,

let us soar
into
the
night.

Amongst these clouds,

everything

will be

alright.

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The Yoga Girl in the body and try to relax it. Find the
balance between relaxation and the
Okay gang, raise your hand if you strength. Really train your mind to
know what Nada Yoga is. If you are observe the situation in a precise way
reading this with your hand in air, instead of trying so hard and only
then I applaud you. It's a new focusing on the sound itself. Settle the
discovery for me whilst browsing mind - the more natural and at ease in
Gaia, seeing it described as the yoga yourself, the better the sound will be.
of sound, I just had to learn more.
Although I've come across chanting There is also a mention on how the
before as well as pairing music to world runs on vibrations and that
sessions, this seems to be entirely sounds play a huge part in our
audio focused, so let's find out about system, so much so that even
it. people can understand an
individual's health status
Nada yoga is simply the union of just by their voice.
sound. This ranges in a few forms:

- To calm the mind, sitting in For me, I'm not one for
meditation, perhaps with an meditation or mantras etc,
instrumental background piece. But but I do feel a huge benefit
actually listening to your own inner from sounds and also
sounds, anahata, which are said to silence when doing yoga.
come from the central energy from During the more dynamic
within our bodies. routines, a great chill out
- With mantras for various things such playlist works a treat to
as gaining optimism, confidence or keep me in the right
luck. mindset. And for the
- Chanting in order to connect with slower-paced sessions,
the spiritual higher powers. silence is golden,
de-cluttering
In the article in which I first learned of the mind and
Nada Yoga, the writer is a singer who being at peace.
essentially found her voice by
learning to listen to what her body
was telling her. Listen to the way in
which the sound comes
out, sense any tension

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ON SCREEN

Superhand - Can't See The Point No More

Whenever you listen and watch anything from this
band, you are transported into a different realm,
deep inside the minds of superhuman beings.
Feeling emotions so vividly, seeing the world

through a twisted dimension, yet seeing the world in
a brutally honest form.

It's an experience.

"Thanks for all the bad news you keep on bringing
into my world."

This world drains us, it takes away all of our
confidence, hopes and desires while pushing us

down.

The video shows simply white circles on a black
background. Experimenting with focus and slight
peeks of the artists at work. It's a beautiful creation.
The music is equally as disoriented and beautiful

with the lull of vocals.

You lose yourself.

www.facebook.com/superhandland

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We have been anticipating this for a while, the UK3 trio's debut video for
'Together' is finally here. It encompasses everything that these boys are about

so well. They want to enjoy themselves whilst expressing their love for UK
Garage music and singing. The video mixes a professional black & white studio

session with direct camera interaction and playful cuts sharing their
charismatic energy. Charles Jay's remix pumps up the energy and plays with
the tones through the track. Expect a funky beat and fresh style which really
pull all the vocals together creating something fun for the modern-day garage
enthusiasts. This really makes you feel good and you enjoy the experience

with them!

www.facebook.com/uk3official

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The video for Ooberfuse's 'On My Knees' follows
the day of a young girl in a rural setting. She is
sent on an errand to deliver cupcakes. The light,
electronic sounds take you into a haze alongside
the husky dreamlike voice. "Light overcomes the
d a r k e s t n i g h t . " Y o u d o n ' t r e a l l y fi n d o u t t h e t r u t h
of this story until the last messages are shown,

then the emotion hits you and you replay the
video and see it clearly. War on drugs is the
matter, but of the hurt and violence which this

"war" is creating in the Philippines.

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If you love dance music, you'll recognise 'You're Not Alone' by Scotty Boy &
Lizzie Curious as a cover of the classic anthem by Olive. Lizzie's feathery and

seductive voice is paired with a colourful club production. The visuals
compliment the track well, starting off on the beachside with flowing motions

then moving to a boat party with everyone just enjoying the atmosphere.

#1 Billboard-charting artists Scotty Boy and Lizzie Curious team up for a
unique tropical house take on the revered dance classic, "You're Not Alone".
Combining Lizzie's angelic vocals with sunkissed house beats, dreamy pads
and a catchy riff, "You're Not Alone" will be THE soundtrack for the summer
and beyond. Grammy-nominated producer StoneBridge turns in an inspired,
funky remix that will set the clubs alight, and Lizzie Curious provides a driving
progressive remix that is sure to get those hands in the air. Visit 418Music.com

for more info on this track and all the latest releases

www.youtube.com/TheRealDJScottyboy

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NEW
MUSIC

Okay it is another catchy poptastic song, but I
do like the theme which a fair few musicians

have previously used of the world being a
precisely constructed bubbled reality. Put
your rose-coloured glasses on, and party on.

CHARTED Katy Perry ft Skip Marley -
Chained To The Rhythm

This lad is so on Tom Zanetti ft
point right now, you find Sadie Ama -
yourself bopping along to the You Want Me
beat or humming along, if not
singing. The Irish violins, the
rhythmic beat and fun flow of
the lyrics make it a nice

all-rounder.

Ed Sheeran -
Galway Girl

You may recognise the cuts of
'Fallin' by Sadie Ama in this track.
This is paired with a choppy bass

and dark, gnarly vibe. This is
pretty much Tom enjoying being
hot right now, and who can blame

him, his bars are sick.

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A hardstyle track
which is then
counter-

balanced with a
sublime,

enlightening
voice. The pace
quickens as the
night goes on,
fuelling a spur of

the moment
attitude.

An edgy,
headstrong track

to take you
through the after

hours.

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A hauntingly
beautiful modern

day love story.

A cool summer
style with

exciting vocals.

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Mike Delinquent unveils 'The Catalyst EP'. In with the heavy bassline,
first track 'Poseiden' then throws in some latin string elements which
completely surprise you, the fun play with sounds and twists on this

track is really cool. Next up is 'I Got The Flow' featuring Flirta D &
Scruffizer, the title explains it well with fresh bars on top of a

rhythmic grime beat. Third track 'Take Your Love' features soft vocals
from Olivia Louise, this is so alluring with sweet strings to
compliment and a contrasting wobbly bass. '2nd Symphony'

completes the EP, this dark instrumental piece is a great all-rounder
with a lively tempo, dramatic break melodies and gritty style. Mike
Delinquent is always so on point when it comes to producing new,

interesting urban music. This is just heaven for bassline lovers.

www.soundcloud.com/mikedelinquent

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U.Z's 'Moments Of Life EP' is a melodic journey of thoughts,
taking in the natural surroundings and life's experiences. There
are influences from the jazz, funk and ambient styles which are
sculpted into the sounds creating a flavourful tone throughout.

The project is a "radically different vibe than my usual style,"
explains U.Z. "It is another way of expressing my emotions and
feelings, through a combination of live recorded instruments

and midi based, to create three tunes that have something
mesmerizing and inspiring."

www.awjrecordings.com

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The 'Haze EP' from Blackboxx is quite a lively and fun release with garage
beats paving the way throughout. I love to listen to all the subtle elements in
Slime releases and this, of course, does not dissapoint with delicate piano
tunes and little bass wobbles here and there. The sounds are paired with
choppy melds of vocal cuts, a few of which you may recognise from some
classics.

The Edinburgh producer has been going from strength to strength since the
release of his ‘Nightshades’ and 'Slipstream' EPs on the label last year. One of
the most creative producers operating in the underground Garage scene, his
ear for melody and skill with vocals has seen his work get wider and wider
exposure with consistent radio play on 1Xtra, Rinse and Kiss FM as well as
growing support from tastemakers such as Jamz Supernova and Hannah
Wants.

‘Loveless’ doubles down on the best elements of a Blackboxx jam; summery
chords and chopped R&B vocals rub up against a seductive groove, making for
an irresistibly feel good track that is pure sunshine. ‘Estre’ continues this path
with glittering strings and bass stabs impeccably mixed into a laconic
concoction that is just simply good for your soul. ‘Quaalude’ steps up a gear
with a classic 4X4 bumpy rhythm underpinning saccharine vocals and warm
pads before unfurling into a bass-heavy roller that will get the dancefloor
rocking. ‘Cheekbones’ closes off proceedings with a stunning fermentation of
his sound, coalescing the constituent parts of his formulae into something that
sits between UKG, R&B and Electronica with mesmerizing results.

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This preppy love song feels reminiscent of the
pop style of the 60s. I can just picture a bundle
of carebears, candy love hearts everywhere and

Frenchy's bubblegum pink hair (Grease
reference)! The track has a super sweet tone and

is just really cute.

www.ooberfuse.com

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Neev ft Scott Innes - Woman Trouble (Remix)

I love this rework from Neev, she's really getting good you
know! She gives the classic track a modern house/club twist

to get you in the party mood. Be sure to check out her
soundcloud for more remixes including Serani 'No Games',

Bluey Robinson 'If I Ever' and Chanel 'My Life'.

w w w . s o u n d c l o u d . c o m / n e e v o ffi c i a l

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Louisa Johnson - Best Behaviour (Steve Smart
Remix)

T h i s c l u b e d i t w i l l d e fi n i t e l y l i v e n u p y o u r n i g h t w i t h a
vibrant, upbeat style. KISS FM UK DJ Steve Smart is known
for his enthusiasm for dance music with Friday & Saturday

night party warm-up shows. His production catalogue is
g r o w i n g s t e a d i l y w i t h o ffi c i a l r e m i x e s f o r M i k e M a g o ,
Nathassia Devine, Rita Ora, Diplo and many more.

www.soundcloud.com/stevesmart

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Lydia Singer - Wreckless (K-Warren UKG Remix)

K-Warren never fails to produce quality UK Garage music. I
still remember and love his tracks from when I was growing

up such as 'When I Close My Eyes' and 'Temptation' with
Richie Dan. This latest edit includes playful cuts, a bouncy
bassline and a light melody to compliment the vocal rise.

www.itunes.apple.com/gb/album/wreckless-ep/
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'Funky Jam' by Lizzie Curious is a deliciously dark
t e c h - h o u s e fl o o r fi l l e r .

Lizzie Curious's new solo track has a distinctive
u n d e r g r o u n d fl a v o u r a n d h a s g a r n e r e d s u p p o r t f r o m

the likes of Federico Scavo, StoneBridge (who
played the track two weeks in a row on his Sirius
XM Radio Show), Gary Caos, Dannic & many more.
It's bouncy, it's full of groove and very infectious:

it is indeed a Funky Jam.

www.soundcloud.com/lizziecurious

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'The Journey LP' by Mark
Radford brings two celebratory
moments: Mark Radford's debut
album and the 100th release of
his Audio Rehab label. This is an
exceptional release, actually
someone mentioned to me that
the UK are leading in House
music once again. You know
what - it's because of great
independent labels like Audio
Rehab throwing their passion
into each element and staying
true to what great house music
is all about. This LP is the
perfect momento to showcase
that, with inspiration from
where it originated in Chicago
up to the modern day era.
Whatever your vibe, there will
be something you'll love and
you're likely to be taken down
memory lane once or twice too.
www.soundcloud.com/audio-
rehab-london

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Daniel Wanrooy shares his 100th The Beauty Of Sound
podcast episode and thanks his fans for their

continuous support. Relax with this special mix
s t a r t i n g o ff c h i l l e d a n d l e a d i n g t o a m o r e v i b r a n t f e e l

as it goes on. The show features incredible Trance
sounds with added guest shouts from Judge Jules, JES,

Bobina and more.

www.soundcloud.com/danielwanrooy

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Travelling somewhere, could
be anywhere

There’s a coldness

We in the air, but I don't care

drift deeper, life

goes
on

We

drift

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sound

Motorcycle - As The Rush Comes

MAURITIUS

Dear Diary,

The first long holiday I've had since
launching the magazine threw lots of
worry my way. I never like to
disappoint, so I had planned bits here
and there in the hope that I would be
able to balance it all. But it was all a
bit too much and, I've got to remind
myself that "it's okay". Yes, we
missed the March edition, and I am
really sorry to all our readers who
were looking forward to it, but the
music will never fade and this issue is
extra special to make up for it.

Whenever I go to Mauritius, I usually
do the same types of things, visiting
the local areas and sights. But this
time, I decided to make a change to
that and try and make the most of
each day as it has been far too long since I've visited here. Being a girl in a traditional
family, I encountered some challenges from stepping out of the normality and going
against the standards, it is not easy being different but it certainly makes for
exceptional experiences. I've met so many amazing people and found that sound plays a
huge part to the island, in fact there is always some sort of noise around. I am
attempting to recollect all my experiences, half written in my last week and half back
here in the UK. I also made some recordings of particular songs that I enjoyed, though
it is certainly not easy finding out what they are called. Hopefully it'll all end up making
sense and that you'll enjoy reading my journal.

The bus is the main way of travelling, they are a crazy mess. You have no idea where
you're going half the time, and only 50% of people will really have a clue and 5% will
actually be able to help you. On a lot of the buses there is radio playing through which
is cool. It's usually one of three types: sega, Indian or general pop. One song I loved
hearing was Depeche Mode - Policy Of Truth.

RADIO
I've not had too much experiences of the radio here yet, though the stations that
should be noted are Best FM, Top FM and Music FM. They have ranges of the
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night time slots, you'll get some good dance music. Back in the UK, flicking through, I
find that Radio One (R1) is a favourite with international music. Compared to before,
having only one good hour on a Sunday night, I can definitely say that the range for
broader audiences has improved. I hear from Steve that Music FM has a nice variety
playing jazz, rock, soul and more on certain slots - usually the weekend, with live on-air
performances too.

Speaking of Steve, how fab it was to meet my Mauritian team. He always writes
some interesting articles and bringing the creole language in too was a genius idea. You
may remember the snug and warm
Librairie Le Tr fle run by Amandine.
It is as lovely as he had written
with music playing through the
store at times and a friendly
atmosphere. I would just say that
for all the libraries here, it would be
nice to have comfy seating areas.
Steve also put a lovely statement
to our team: we are all scattered
around the world and bound by
music.

Another long-overdue meeting was
with Awad who has supported us
lots and also writes adventure
pieces. We journeyed up to Roche
Noir beach areas and it was such a
pretty day with the sun shining and
a clear blue sky. It was great to
just explore and enjoy the
sceneries. We also did a small trail,
which was a little underwhelming but
we did spot some old train tracks.
Little fact, Mauritius stopped using
railways in the mid 60s due to the
lack of profitably from the
systems.

Our creative girl Ashna has also
been by my side a lot, she is like a
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see her after all these years. Her artwork is beyond amazing and she did some pretty
nail art designs for me.
ART
More scribbles on me are the henna by my dear cousin Anisha. According to an old
wives tale, my husband will love me lots because it always comes out dark on my skin -
let's just leave that subject be, ay! It was lovely to see the umbrellas hanging over
Port Louis. There had also been a white tree of hearts and other pieces which I
must've missed. It was all taken down by March, though there are lots of new
installations around to celebrate the 49th Mauritian Independence Day which took
place on 12th March. There is so much prettiness on the island, it is a work of natural
art in itself, though in the local regions it's a shame to see so much trash. I think
there needs to be a bigger push to keep the island cleaner and preserve it's beauty.
This is a lovely snap to represent the precious reality. Water droplets have somehow
placed themselves in the middle of these delicate red flowers, glistening like tiny
diamond centres.

From sparkling centres to silvery gift boxes. My cousin got married. Now, usually when
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many traditional elements. This was a change to that
with a far more simpler style, they broke the rules and
did it in their own lovely way. I think more people should
follow this method of thinking and turn their own dreams
into a reality. The venue was situated in a peaceful area
with the mountains nearby and this lovely river. You
would stand on the bridge, close your eyes and just
enjoy the incredibly soothing sounds of the water whilst
the sun shines down on you. Mari Bon Sa!

I don't know what it is about being by water, it just
calms my mind. This is my favourite discovery, Bain
Boeuf. The sea is calm, the place is quiet. I felt so much
at ease here, even though the beach itself isn't one of
the most popular. Thanks to some friends for the road
trip here, also passing The Perebeyer beach which has a
crystal clear sea. It was raining though, so not as
picturesque as it would be in the sunshine.

It's summer time in
Mauritius, so the sun when
it is out is extra hot. Time
for a refreshing drink.

Close your eyes and allow the THE IRISH
tranquil waves to envelop you into Everyone from friends to
family told me that The
its soothing rhythm. Irish is THE place to go. I
visited here so much that it
practically became my
second home. To know the
history and progress of the
company right from the
start, and finally see how
good it has become, is just
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interview with owner Javed Vayid exactly a year ago to which I'm writing this. Meeting
the man himself was more than inspirational. In fact, it is really difficult to describe
him. His passion, attention to detail and proactive nature is so high that when he
envisions an idea, you will witness it being brought to life within a matter of months, or
even weeks. I found myself gazing and listening to his words, encompassed by his aura.
There are very few individuals in the world who have this gift, and two of which I met
on this trip. These people are born to shake the world up, they have an energy within
them which is bigger than even themselves. These people are destined for greatness
with a pure mind guiding them and you will feel this vibe radiating from them too.
I was whisked off to a meeting at a top class hotel where the plans unfolded for
Javed's next events project. Even though Mauritius is generally quite behind Europe,
the current trends are similar with fewer trusted club nights whilst daytime parties
are increasing in popularity. This next venture will complete his trio of island
entertainments and, though I shan't reveal too much, I will say that it is something
exciting to watch out for. C'est Top! Speaking of which, as well as running things over
at The Irish, Javed teamed up with a hotel resort in Flic En Flac to create PURE at
Sofitel Mauritius L'imperial. The events are going well with a chilled atmosphere, the
gorgeous beach and great music. My love for the Ibiza sound was re-ignited, I urge you
all to press play on 'Toi' and 'Cerisier Blanc' by Worakis.

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Back to The Irish, I thank the staff hugely for their hospitality. The chance meetings
and stories of how each one came to work there warmed me. From a simple chat,
some had even flown from afar for the job and found themselves remaining long-term.
The food and drinks were so delicious and creatively presented, Merci Cedric the
bartender and chef Ronan! The concept of The Irish is very unique. By day, the
restaurant and pub aspect take centre stage. I enjoyed a lovely meal with an
exceptionally calm atmosphere and Irish folk music streaming through. By night on a
Friday & Saturday, the party vibe oozes in completely shifting the tone and audience
range. I was thrilled to be able to see incredible live performances from Fabien
Cornelius & Days Order on the outside deck as well as another amazing band fronted
by a lead female of which I unfortunately did not catch the name of. Mauritian Jazz
singer Fabien Cornelius is well known for being a candidate on The Voice France in 2015.
At just 17 years old, he did very well on the show and made it through to the Battles.
To celebrate the Mauritius Independence, The Irish brought his talent to the stage and
says that his audience are transported to a "sweet delirium" in his presence. I loved
his soulful voice alongside the brilliant Days Order band. Commencing with covers of
more well known songs in the early evening, the bands then turn up the tempo and get
more creative with their expressions. By the late night, resident DJ Fabrice takes to
the decks and we dance the night away to vibrant club music.

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SUMMER
Even in the dark of the night, her inner sparkle
shone brightly. In reference to where I mentioned
earlier about those few rare incredible souls in the
world, Summer is also one of those individuals. She
brought a smile to me and made me feel a huge
warmth being around her incredible mind. You may
remember our features with her Alchemia band in a
few previous issues, she is now taking her career
solo and fighting through the strands of negativity
to bring a peaceful light to as many people as she
can. I was completely humbled that Summer was
nervous for me having the very first hearing of her
new track 'Echoes Of The Heart' and hearing my
feedback. I listened intently, closed my eyes and
felt the music. Her voice, sublime as ever whilst the track too carries you away into
the clouds. The new electronic lounge project from Summer & Phil M is really
something to look out for with eager ears, it's exactly the kind of music I love and
shares a message which the world really needs right now. Where there are a lot of
uncertainties, let us just be still and stop trying so hard, just ride the current of
life's own flow allowing it to take us where we must go. And I sincerely hope that
Summer, whilst you read this, you feel the love and remember to not let any one get
you down - for those who are not able to say pleasant words, are simply blind to your
beautiful heart.

SHEHZAD K
One final meeting with an Audiation
favourite, we interviewed Shehzad K in
our second edition in 2014. He had just
won the Ministry Of Sound Mauritius DJ
competition and since then, he's carried
on progressing in the music scene with
gigs across the island as well as some
abroad. He's also dabbled in production
work, his recent 'Freakin' Summertime'
track with Micromoon & Thallie Ann
Seenyen is gaining a good reception. We got to chat a lot about the industry, even still
today it is difficult to pull in a decent crowd and not succumb to commmercial
conformities. Shehzad K is keeping it real with his love for electronic music and
working hard to build his name whilst also building the certain standards that all
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organisers try and make things work which are a bit off-course, it's about making the
right judgements of which opportunities are worth taking and which won't really let
you be you. It's a tough biz, but Shehzad K is learning as he goes, and he's doing very
well at being different, sticking to his ethics and relishing every moment.
BOLLYWOOD
India influences the island greatly having descending roots from the country, so it is
no surprise that it plays a huge part in the entertainments industry also. The one
thing you pick up is that they love drama. The majority of music videos will consist of
large choreographed dancing groups counterbalanced by the male and female leads
swooning around each other in seductive flowing movements. Zoom TV was the
predominant music channel there and was pretty cool with different sections of
interest. This time I found that the Asian styles have been modernised with mixes of
EDM seeping through, some good and some bad. One of my favourites is Arijit Singh -
Nashe Si Chadh Gaya.
Wherever you are in Mauritius, there is always some sort of hum around - be it the
chattering of locals, sounds of the various creatures or the ocean waves. I also picked
up on the fact that Ed Sheeran's 'Shape Of You' is the hot track of the moment,
many times I found myself amongst friends crooning (terribly) to this song. It's just
one of those tracks with a great public appeal and fun tone. I'm really enjoying the
remix by Major Lazer featuring Nyla & Kranium right now. I soaked up the island like a
sponge. The easy-going pace, the 'c'est la vie' way of thinking, the diverse culture and
sounds, the beautiful surroundings... Un paradis!

Bisous.

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