1-Original mix
2-Diederick Van Loo remix
3-Wrechiski remix
Rikkaz returns with an absolute screamer for release eighty-six on the progressive imprint. Bringing us his finest work to date we have, Africa! A track with it all, energy, passion, drive, captivating themes, great synth-work and a clear sign of the great things that are to come from this UK producer! We also have two first class remixes to boot from Diederick Van Loo and Wrechiski.
The original mix is led by a hard hitting, crystal cut, side-chained bass alongside a glitchy and highly grooving percussive line, which floats along perfectly! Also on show from the rising UK producer is a delightfully emotive square theme, evocative plucks and soothing strings! Rikkaz provides us with high tension building intro tones, followed by an expressive and interesting break which then explode's into one hell of a climax! Impressive stuff from the youngster, don't miss this one!
Wrechiski turns his hand to Africa with a truly masterful rendition. Playful percussion and funky undertones whilst making perfect use of the blueprints from the original. Boasting a fantastic grooving intro, a melodic showcase in the breakdown and a fantastically written climax! You will be hearing a lot more from this man!
Diederick Van Loo makes another remix appearance and completes the package with his darker mix of Africa, adding a more mysterious and deeper atmosphere! Big room beats coupled with big saws and strings give this track a real edge! Fantastic work once again by Diederick!
Dimitri Kechagias review: Alter Ego Progressive presents the top release by Rikkaz called Africa. The original mix is a beautiful smooth progressive trancer with floating beats and basslines, lovely warm and tender strings, sweet feel good synthy melodic riff that sounds like African flute in the breakdown that drive the track towards its very strong main section. Its one of those tracks that you let the music play with closed eyes and playful grooves to keep you dancing hypnotized on the floor. The finest and most upfront remix comes from Wrechiski who service a magnificent make over that is more energetic, pumping, powerful and very colorful at the same time. With balearic trance influences and constant progression of its various sound layers is the kind of remix that will keep you glued and under its spell for long. Let your imagination free to swim in its refreshing soundwaves. Lastly Diederick Van Loo who is a name that you should keep an eye on service his own translation that will satisfy you for sure. Particularly if you like deep haunting basslines and dark melodies that will wrap you and take you on board for a magnificent trance journey. Love iT!
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