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2016-08-19

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5132041

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Portable

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Portable grew out of the ruins of the post-apartheid era of South Africa, being part of the generation that was to bring about the freedom of Nelson Mandela and all that followed for his country. He is a celebrated live act who relocated to London in 1997. Inspired musically, yet frustrated geographically, Alan Abrahams began recording as Portable, the experimental, atmospheric project that acts a living link between the indigenous African sounds of his youth and those first records whose futuristic aesthetic broadened his horizons.
In 2002, he founded Süd Electronic record label and released his first single "Gridshift" which received critical acclaim. Over the years, Portable has released several full-length albums under different monikers like Bodycode. His music combines contemporary house music with song structures like hardly any other producer.
Portable's music reached new levels of exposure when his track 'Surrender' received accolades from Pitchfork and appeared on DJ Koze's critically acclaimed DJ-Kicks mix. In 2016, he signed with major record label !K7 and released his most personal album yet entitled "Alan Abrahams". Since then, Portable has continued to release captivating music receiving critical acclaim for its melancholic beauty.

!K7 is a German label that has been at the forefront of the music industry for years. With a diverse range of genres and styles, they have become known for their ability to cover all bases when it comes to music. Whether you're into electronic, hip-hop, or even experimental sounds, !K7 has something for everyone.

What sets !K7 apart from other labels is their commitment to quality. They take pride in working with some of the most talented artists and performers in the industry, ensuring that every release meets their high standards. As a result, they have gained a reputation as a trusted distributor and licensor.

If you're looking for groundbreaking music that pushes boundaries and challenges conventions, look no further than !K7. Their dedication to innovation and creativity shines through in every release. So whether you're an avid music lover or just looking to discover something new, explore the world of !K7 and prepare to be amazed.

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Alan Abrahams AKA Portable AKA Bodycode has been in motion his whole life—growing up in South Africa, coming of age in London, decamping to Lisbon and finally settling in Berlin—and his deeply syncopated brand of electronic dance music has evolved with every step of the journey.

His formative years were spent in an impoverished Cape Town township ironically tagged "Beverly Hills", and to the backbeat of the first wave of Chicago house records he emerged out of the ruins of a post-apartheid South Africa. Inspired musically, yet frustrated geographically, he relocated to London in 1997.

Alan Abrahams

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