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Eclectic producer Mooji is making some major music
Other | Thursday 8th October 2015 | Christina
Mooji is the eclectic alter-ego of much-lauded techno producer, Kramnik; a new production alias that explores elements of acid-jazz, dub, funk, down-tempo and blues.
The sound of Mooji is trippy, intoxicating, and musically ambitious, and on 16 October we get the first taste, with a 3 track EP. The Double Agent EP features the stand-out single, ‘Medley’, with Jamaica’s premier dub guru, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry on vocals, available for free download on the Mooji website. 'Medley' launches with a dark and visually stunning music video, expertly shot to match the infectious dub groove.
Following the success of his debut Dark Matters LIVE Album Mix, Kramnik moved to Berlin and immersed himself in the city’s artistic vibe. Taking his music back to basics, with a heady mix of songwriting, improvisation and live instrumentation, Mooji was born.
The 3 track EP that launches Mooji is a perfect introduction to his ambitious and genre-bending mix of styles. Kicking off with a powerful statement is ‘Don’t’; an electro-indie, future classic, that delivers a forceful protest against repression in society. This powerful and intoxicating groove centres around an industrial bassline, heavy drumming, and menacing vocoders generated by Mooji himself.
After the driving intensity of ‘Don’t’, Mooji strips back the tempo on 'Medley', a dubby journey featuring Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. A master of reinvention and re-contextualisation himself, Perry’s wise, gravely tones add depth and weight to Mooji’s dubbed out, experimental groove. Rounding off the EP is 'So Good', an artful blend of sexy slide-guitar effects and hypnotic vocals, by none other than blues legend, John Lee Hooker, all mixed with open strum chords into a gentle, trip-hop excursion. Mooji’s studio mastery shines through as he layers multiple effects, adding depth to this chilled and bluesy trip.
The Double Agent EP is a welcoming first taste of Mooji, showcasing an artist in evolution; an organic and earthy sound, masterfully bridging the gap between electronic production and live musical virtuosity.
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