Name: Trotro
Brand: DJ Katapila

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[r8154487]

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Limited edition

Release date

2016-02-12

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DJ Katapila

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African

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Awesome Tapes From Africa

Awesome Tapes From Africa is a record label that was founded by [a3963487], who developed a deep love for the cassette culture of West Africa while on a Fulbright scholarship in Ghana. Inspired by the diverse genres and unique sounds found in recordings from this region, Shimkovitz started a blog and record label to share his passion for this music with the world. Much of the music released by Awesome Tapes From Africa remains undiscovered outside of West Africa, making it an invaluable resource for exploring and appreciating the rich musical heritage of this vibrant part of the world.

Producer and DJ <en>DJ Katapila</en> hails from Accra, Ghana. With a unique blend of electronic beats and traditional Ghanaian rhythms, he has carved out his own distinct sound in the music industry. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Ata Kak, Muslimgauze, and Dur-Dur Band, <en>DJ Katapila</en> brings a fresh perspective to the world of electronic music.
Known for his energetic live performances and infectious tracks, <en>DJ Katapila</en> has gained a loyal following both locally and internationally. His music seamlessly combines elements of Afrobeat, techno, and house, creating a captivating sonic experience that keeps audiences moving on the dancefloor.
Influenced by the vibrant music scene in Accra, <en>DJ Katapila</en> infuses his tracks with rich melodies and intricate percussion patterns. His ability to merge traditional African sounds with modern electronic production techniques sets him apart from other artists in the genre.

DJ Katapila makes Ga traditional music using electronic sounds instead of live percussion to create his own kind of what he calls house music. In the context of Ghana's pop music landscape, Katapila's music is singular. The uptempo, bass-heavy, Roland 808-rooted sounds echo early 1990's Detroit techno and Chicago acid house more than the contemporary hiplife productions blasting across Ghanaian airwaves currently. However, the structure of Katapila's sound directly descends from Ga musical lineage found around Accra. Neo-traditional dance music forms gome, kpanlogo and gyama are there. DJ Katapila didn't start producing music until he was 39 years old. Around 1998, began chanting and rapping in Twi and Ga during instrumental breaks of songs he was DJing. He added Yamaha DD11 electronic drum pads and sampler and invented new creations on the fly. Katapila then began experimenting with program beats using Fruity Loops on his laptop. His music reflects his love for the international dance pop that filtered into Accra's radio waves in the '90s: Inner City's "Big Fun"; C&amp;C Music Factory's "Gonna Make You Sweat"; Crystal Waters' "Gypsy Woman"; even Rick Astley hits, among many others. Katapila mixed international tunes with highlife - J.A. City Boys and AB Crentsil - as well as hiplife, Ghanaian gospel, Jamaican dancehall, soca and regional Francophone hits. This blend helped set the stage for Trotro and the inspired yet minimalist dance music Katapila now creates.

Trotro

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