Dave Aju - Aquamarine Dream feat. The Rennix Sisters

  • Warm, funky house music with electro influences and gibberish lyrics that explore an imaginary world of hybrid cultures.
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  • On his upcoming fifth album, Los Angeles mainstay Dave Aju interprets concepts like nationalism and colonialism through made-up lyrics and genre-fluid grooves that imagine a borderless world. On this single, his unintelligible vocals—which partly nod to the indigenous language Ute and the Filipino dialect Cebuano—move with a rhythmic cadence that blends effortlessly into Aju's housey production. Tinges of electro, delightful cowbell jangles and wistful keys add depth to his conceptual narrative, keeping in line with the track's funky nature. The way Aju gracefully incorporates such a diverse range of sounds into a flowing arrangement is impressive but not surprising for a veteran artist known for experimentations across multiple styles.
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