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ARTIST
TITLE
Hard Ass Compilation
FORMAT
CD

LABEL
CATALOG #
EN 027CD EN 027CD
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RELEASE DATE
6/5/2012

Buraka Som Sistema's J-Wow takes us on a rhythmic journey across the Hard Ass Sessions universe. A lot changed since Buraka introduced kuduro to the world. Since then, J-Wow has challenged producers from around the world to reinterpret this phenomenon, resulting in a successful compilation series called Hard Ass Sessions. The highlights of three years of digital releases were handpicked by J-Wow and compiled on CD, serving as the ultimate guide to kuduro's ever-changing universe. Taking advantage of Buraka Som Sistema's introduction of kuduro as part of the global musical landscape, J-Wow quickly understood it was meant to last. As the percussive madness imported from Luanda began informing beatmakers and producers all over the globe, people started reimagining it and giving it new forms and purposes. They cross-bred it with house, techno, dubstep and the list goes on: it became a very strong influence for producers who like to see sweaty bodies on the dancefloor. It was inevitable. J-Wow started recruiting some of his favorite producers from around the globe and challenged them to reinterpret the kuduro phenomenon in their own unique ways. Artists like Bok Bok, Douster, Seiji, Zombies For Money or Canblaster -- among many others -- heeded his call and came forth with the most eclectic, weird, crazy and awesome blend of pumped-up percussive bangers that shot the kuduro genre to outer space and back. The result was the mini-compilation series Enchufada lovingly called Hard Ass Sessions. Three years and six volumes later we bring you this full-fledged compilation, featuring J-Wow's personal favorites of the series, hand-picked to give you the best possible experience inside the Hard Ass universe. This seasoned DJ and founding member of Buraka Som Sistema selected tunes from Nic Sarno, Melé, Pocz & Pacheko, Poirier and many other members of the Hard Ass family, casting a new light on some favorite tunes from the Enchufada catalog. As an added bonus, the label has reached out to the Hungarian production duo Slap In The Bass and decided to welcome them to the family by including the previously-unreleased tune, "Tapa." Other artists include: Savage Skull & French Fries, Oliver Twizt & DJ Rockid, Kry Wolf, Kingdom, J-Wow & Toy Selectah, Wildlife and Dubbel Dutch.