The first ever double release on the London based Beauty & The Beat label - founded by Cyril Cornet (Belle Bete), Jeremy Gilbert & Cedric Lassonde - is distinctly deep as it hails from "reggae capital of Brasil", São Luis in the state of Maranhão but this ain't reggae or Latin: be prepared for 'The London - Maranhão Connection'!
The label that evolved out of a London dance party with the aim of releasing previously unreleased music with then a remix project over 10 years ago may have been "underground" but they've really excelled themselves with this new release for a taste of electronic, folk, World, Deep House, Balearic, Latin, Funk, Soul, BPM, Samba shuffle.
Like other regions of Brasil, there's a huge cultural mix and these guys seem to have captured many bits to make a conhesive whole for a dancefloor party from a CD album originally released in 2013 by Loopcinico. Four original tracks, 2 remixes by Leonidas (who is mates with Kay Suzuki) and a Vidock remix.
It's safe to say, Luiz Claudio, Beto Ehong & Lobo Siribeira (aka Loopcinico) make/made music that "sounds like nothing else!" and lots of other things at the same time making the "result is a unique blend of electronic sounds, beats and poetry". Lets say it's Honest Jon's and/or Mr. Bongo that's gone the extra mile.
It's said, "Loopcinico establish a pulsating balance between live percussion and electronic sound programming, with words and vocals inspired by the beat of eight different musical rhythms of Maranhão". The opener, 'Curimobata' is a mesmorising start
Leonidas' ‘Curimbóbatá Axé Mix’ and ‘Maquiô Vidock Mix’ have already been tested on the Beauty & the Beat dancefloor over the last few months as well as by the likes of Hunee (Ed. Oh! yes) so don't miss out on the record and the incredible artwork too!
BUY LINK / PRE-ORDER: The London-Maranhão Connection (BATB 009) | BATB meets Loopcinico | Beauty and the Beat
Title: The London - Maranhão Connection (Leonidas & Vidock Remixes)
Label : Beauty & The Beat
Release date: 29th June 2026
Catalog Number: TBC
Format: 2 x 12" vinyl / Digital / Bandcamp
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