Rafiki - 5 AM Dub

  • A ravey whirlwind of steely breakbeats and psychedelic effects.
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  • Rafiki, the solo project of Mumbai-based Sohail Arora, acts as an avenue for the veteran promoter, booker and DJ to indulge in his love for beat science. Incorporating breaks, jungle and dub with acid, house and techno, the Krunk Kulture founder often opts for a wobbly and wiggly vibe, contorting drum patterns all kinds of shapes. Here, breakbeats feel sinewy and chrome-plated, layered on top of bleepy synths, a stuttering vocal sample and a distinct electro tinge. The mood gets trippier as the track progresses, especially around the halfway mark when squeaky noises and a ribbiting-like drone kick in, capturing the feeling of uninhibited freedom on a dance floor.
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