Mildlight : M.in

Here at MildWild, we're dedicated to showcasing some of the up-and-coming talent we're getting excited about.. with that, I know exactly what's been floating my boat recently:

Firmly tapping into the emerging aesthetic of all things conga and jazz, M.in certainly seems one to look out for in the future. Often collaborating with other like-minded artists such as Bastian Schuster and YNK, M.in's work surfaces on the warm side of tech, with inspiring source material crafted into seductively percussive tunes that swim in organic housey goodness.
Having put out exceptional releases on Weplayminimal and OFF Recordings (the New Orleans EP, which has been all over the charts over the past couple of months), this rising star is already causing a stir in both house and tech circles. With projects lined up for Get Physical, Kindisch, Micro.fon, Made To Play and Basti Grub's Höhenregler and MERKESDIR (run w/ M.in) imprints, it's not long before everyone will have a piece of this Frankfurter's work in their library. So, to kickstart the collection, here's a quick taste of the gems M.in has to offer..

M.in & YNK - Capetown River Boating (Original Mix)
Anthemic? That chant will stay with you long after the track has stopped playing. Nice ethnic vocal sample looped over a punchy, conga-laden beat.

M.in & Bastian Schuster - New Orleans (Original Mix)
While the jazz sample might polarise opinion, there's no doubt this will turn heads on the dancefloor. A bonafied hit.

M.in - Work That Body (Original Mix)
Delving into deeper territory here, the congas are back and spit out a hypnotic rhythm through which fragile vocals peep out intermittently.

M.in & YNK - Primitive Fire (Original Mix)
"Rising, rising..."
Whilst the sample may suggest otherwise, here we're taken on an even deeper excursion. Packed full of combative energy, loaded kick drums burst through a swirl of conga-splatter in this relentless assault on the senses.

On a side note, I'm sorry I can't really give stars for these, but I think the idea of reviewing is necessarily subjective, so to rate them could be misleading. Obviously, I think they're all good tracks otherwise I wouldn't have put them up in the first place, but I can only point out the aspects of the tunes which I find particularly inspiring - and then it's up to you to see whether or not you like them.. Hope you enjoy!

Remember, if you like what you hear, please support the artists by buying their music from Beatport, Juno or anywhere else that takes your fancy. And keep an eye out for those new M.in releases - looks like they're gonna be fun!

-MildWild