Name: Siku
Brand: Nicola Cruz

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ZZK40.1

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Limited edition

Release date

2019-01-25

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Sales:8.875

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5056032320147

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ZZK40.2

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5056032320130

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Artist

Nicola Cruz

Genre US

Electronic

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French-born and Ecuador-based producer and selecta, Nicola Cruz, was born in 1987 in Limoges to Ecuadorian parents. He grew up in Quito, where he developed his unique sound influenced by his multicultural background.
Cruz's music is a fusion of electronic beats with traditional Latin American rhythms and indigenous sounds. His tracks are characterized by deep basslines, hypnotic melodies, and intricate percussion patterns.
With a discography that includes albums like "Prender el Alma" and "Siku," Cruz has gained international recognition for his innovative approach to electronic music. His live performances are known for their immersive atmosphere and captivating energy.

ZZK Records is a homegrown record label and artist collective that emerged from the Zizek Club nights in Buenos Aires. Founded in 2008 by Texan Grant C. Dull, this label has become synonymous with "digital Cumbia" and Reggaeton. Led by Guillermo Canale & Diego Bulacio, ZZK Records showcases a diverse range of talented artists who are pushing boundaries and redefining Latin American music.

With its finger on the pulse of the underground music scene, ZZK Records has established itself as a leading force in the industry. The label's commitment to innovation and artistic expression is evident in every release. From *Cumbia Digital* to *Reggaeton*, their catalog represents a fusion of traditional Latin rhythms with contemporary electronic sounds.

Under the guidance of CEO Andrew Herrera, ZZK Records continues to nurture emerging talent while also collaborating with established artists. Their dedication to promoting cultural diversity and celebrating Latin American heritage sets them apart from other labels. Whether you're a fan of *Tremor*, *Chancha Via Circuito*, or any other artist on their roster, you can expect nothing but exceptional music from ZZK Records.

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Siku is Nicola Cruz’s eagerly anticipated new full-length album and first since 2015’s game-changing Prender El Alma. Building from where he left off, Nicola continues to develop his exploration of global sounds and cultures, and his fascination for electronics, translating this knowledge into expressive sound pieces that marry earthy textures with electronic sounds. With his new album, the in-demand Ecuadorian producer broadens his horizons beyond South America exploring a rich palette of sounds the world over. On Siete and Obsidiana, Hindu harmonies are present amongst raw percussion, which is a common factor throughout the album. ‘Okami's colourful jazz-inflected vibraphone creates a woozy, alluring atmosphere that captures the rainy night it was recorded on (which can be heard in the takes) and the album closer Esu Enia is rooted in the raw power of the African balafon, a piece made in collaboration with Portugal's Marcio Pinto. Yet Nicola doesn’t neglect the sounds of his home continent, something instantly apparent on album opener Arka, the Colombian cumbia rhythms of Hacia Delante and the poetic Criançada, sung in Portuguese and owing much to the melodies and rhythms of Brazilian samba. All of Nicola’s work is approached with a high level of experimentation and sound design and what is apparent through-out is his ability to move you – whether your mind and soul, with mystical, ethereal songs, or your body, with tracks that wouldn’t be out of place spilling out of club speakers in the early hours of the morning. All of which are here on Siku.

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