Ingwenya EP by Atmos Blaq

MBR430: Atmos Blaq - Ingwenya EP
Release Date: 30.04.2021

Self-taught DJ/Producer Atmos Blaq has caught our attention since his debut release back in 2019
and we’re excited to have him on centerstage for a three-tracker like no other. The Soweto
born-and-raised rising star has unleashed his musical prowess potently and radiantly over the past
few years, and he flourishes in MBR430.
Starting off the EP, ‘Nefarious’ descends into the underworld, privy to the future and mesmerized by
unremitting darkness. Vigorous bass, lustrous synths and poignant melodies propel this 7:01
minute overdrive to graceful flagrance, gloating in rare sonic oases along the way. Up next, the
treacherous semi aquatic reptile, ‘Ingwenya’ erupts menace. At the helm of an abyssal joyride into
stratas of intricate organic and electronic sounds, Atmos Blaq aces the dancefloor here, devouring
the zone with lethal drumming, trippy mechanical inflections and an imperious groove. ‘Infection,’
titled after one of the most infamous and notorious words in recent history, wraps up the EP.
Proliferating acoustic pathogens, this man made contagion penetrates the body, permeating the
senses and pervading its locomotion. Erratic percussion, taut, unforgiving basslines and prophetic
symphonies collide in this malignant and avaricious finale but don’t fight it. No one escapes
Ingwenya unscathed.

Words by Marie J Floro
Artwork by Rachael D’Alessandro

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