Name: After Rai Party
Brand: Malik Adouane

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MIR09LP

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cargo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

3701270203494

Total Cap

Black LP

MIR09CD

3701270203517

Artist

Malik Adouane

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Elmir Records

Elmir Records was born out of a deep passion for preserving the musical heritage of North Africa and the Middle East. With a focus on documenting and offering a fresh perspective on these diverse and rich sounds, this label brings to light both renowned figures and lesser-known artists. From early 20th-century compositions to contemporary works, Elmir Records breathes new life into these often overlooked repertoires. Like a fennec with its ears pricked towards the world, Elmir Records is dedicated to showcasing the beauty and diversity of music from this region.

Distribution for Elmir Records is handled by Kuroneko Media, ensuring that these captivating melodies reach audiences far and wide. Whether you are an avid collector or simply curious about exploring new musical horizons, Elmir Records invites you to embark on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of North African and Middle Eastern music.

Discover hidden gems, rediscover classics, and immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies brought to you by Elmir Records, a subdivision of MLP Music.

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Except from Rachid Taha, who allowed himself a few forays into the teeming, vibrant heaths of techno, no raï singer other than Cheb Malik has ever ventured into this terrain known for its abundance of sound. If you know about Malik Adouane's ancestry, this is hardly surprising. Born in Librecourt, near Lens, he comes from a union between an Italo-Celtic mother who instilled Western sounds into his ears and a father, a former miner born in Biskra (north-east Algeria), a palm grove near the desert, musically renowned for its lively diwan that could be called Saharan opera. In addition, the town is renowned for its chakhchouka, a dish called after its rich blend of various ingredients and spices. Just like Malik’s music, as he was a fan of James Brown, Barry White, classical Arabic and raï music. He had been thinking about it from the beginning, but the dream took a long time to materialize. In January 1986, many raï idols turned up in Bobigny, France, for a historic and seminal festival. In the midst of the audience, the young man, dressed in black leather, provided security for the concerts of many stars before becoming one himself. He would rub his eyes, not because he was dazzled, but because they were clouded by a nostalgia that remained him of itself. So, with his head full of sounds warmly recommended by the best DJs, he set out, a little provocatively, to position himself at the cutting edge of music with a new concept called "After raï". It combined the sweet and precious past with an almost uncontrollable creative audacity. It's a balm made in a test-tube-studio from a mix of Arabic melodies and lyrics - a kind of "Arabeat", and the arrogant modernity produced by samplers, electronic spinning, roaring bass and guitars made for house music. The pinnacle of the record is a masterful cover of Isaac Hayes' Shaft, which set dancefloors on fire in Paris, London, Ibiza and New York, and became internationally known thanks to its presence on a Paris Dernière compilation curated by French musician and DJ Béatrice Ardisson along with Claude Challe's iconic Buddha Bar series. Now, shall we dance?

After Rai Party

Music GB

Discover After Rai Party by Band. A fusion of Arabic melodies and modern beats, this album is a must-have for music lovers. Released by Elmir Records.