All posts tagged: Portugal

Pongo Returns with Her Lively Track ‘Quem Mando No Mic’

Angola-born, Portugual-based artist Pongo makes a dazzling return with her lively and upbeat new track 'Quem Mando No Mic'. Fusing the sounds of Kuduro with bass, the emcee and performer unleashes a rapid-fire flow over hard-hitting production that is constructed with soulful keys, obscure horn embeds and festive percussion that is oh so lovely.

Listen to Vaarwell’s ‘No Place For You’

Lisbon trio Vaarwell step up with a dreamy pop cut entitled 'No Place For You'. Incorporating a lush blend of electronica and indie, the content deals with the effects of a lover's poor choices that soon weighs on the other party. The airy production provides a contrast to the impacting lyrics, elevating it from bleak territory.

Moullinex Shares the Wayward Remix of ‘Say It Slow’

With his 'Hypersex Remixes' album landing October 12th on Discotexas, Lisbon producer Moullinex shares a version of his track 'Say It Slow' by Wayward. A class-produced taste of sexy house, Wayward's version will make you want to dance whilst simultaneously holding up a class of champagne.

Stream Rogerio Martins’ ‘The Vibe’ EP

If you're going to release music on techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson's KMS imprint, then you can best believe that the production levels better be sky high. Portuguese producer Rogerio Martins effortlessly hits the mark with his forthcoming EP 'The Vibe', scheduled to land on February 19th. The song work is an excellent twist of soulful house, maintaining strong Chicago and New York roots throughout each note. While many acts in the past have spawned poor replicas of the classic house sound, Martins' 'The Vibe' shines with authenticity, a clear representation of respect that the producer has for the genre and culture. Stream the new EP below.

Listen to Mirror People’s Disco Track ‘Dance The Night Away’

Mirror People is the moniker of Portuguese producer Rui Maia, who is gearing up for the release of his new EP 'Dance The Night Away'. Landing September 28, Maia takes a ride down the lane of 70s disco, that sounds so authentic, you would have thought that it was taken straight from the decks of New York City's Studio 54. The title track features Italian duo Hard Ton. Along with a remix by Pixel82, the EP also includes the funk cut 'Look Out' Ft. James Curd. 'Dance The Night Away' will get released on Belong Records.

Rui Da Silva Interview

To call producer and DJ Rui Da Silva a fixture in the world of house and dance music is an understatement. After all, this is a man who not only created the first dance label in the country of Portugal, as well as produce chart topping records, but his remix discography includes acts such as Jennifer Lopez, Nelly Furtado, and David Morales. Establishing himself as one of the most well rounded artists in the business, he continues to leave his mark as one of the most proficient producers, DJs, engineers, and writers today.

ColoRising Exclusive Interview with Rui Da Silva

To call producer and DJ Rui Da Silva a fixture in the world of house and dance music is an understatement. After all, this is a man who not only created the first dance label in the country of Portugal, as well as produce chart topping records, but his remix discography includes acts such as Jennifer Lopez, Nelly Furtado, and David Morales. Establishing himself as one of the most well rounded artists in the business, he continues to leave his mark as one of the most proficient producers, DJs, engineers, and writers today.