Following DJ Phantom’s soulful offering to the forthcoming extended version of their “Ana Hata” EP with his rework of “Ain’t No Matter”, neo-soul crew SHÆLIN invite French indie dance act Samba Da La Muerte to put his spin on one of the EP’s most successful cuts – “Body”.
Due for release on April 1st, the full “Ana Hata Extended” EP welcomes an array of uniquely talented voices to reimagine the compositions through their own musical lens. Teasing this highly-anticipated release once more, Samba De La Muerte unveils his remix of “Body” – out now across all streaming platforms.
Using music as a way to not only express themselves but to touch on and spread awareness for important social change-oriented topics, SHÆLIN’s message of hope, humanity and equality has defined the sonic identity and lyricism of their “Ana Hata” EP.
Released in November of last year, the outfit’s included single “Body” presented a mantra of self-worth and body positivity, which was founded on the underlying theme of women’s rights.
Samba De La Muerte takes a stripped back approach with his edit that lets this fundamental narrative shine through. Serving as a contemporary take on soul and jazz, the remix hosts a succulent collection of musical references that exist in perfect harmony with its electronic-leaning character.
Opening with an ethereal soundscape and a faint bassline, SHÆLIN’s poignant lyrics and organically dulcet vocals are put on full display. As the cut progresses, Samba De La Muerte flirts with afro-inspired beats and hints of syncopation, creating a joyful rhythmic synergy between his percussion and synthwork. With the added sonority and traditionalism of his injected piano phrases, De La Muerte has cross-pollinated some of the most seemingly disparate sub genres of music to create a rich composition with infinite intrigue and soul.
