Africa On My Mind takes on an Earthbound direction despite being as sonically intergalactic and expansive as they come.
Co-written by Ghanaian-Londoner Jeff Darko, it explores the longing to be home and to connect with geographically distant loved ones, a feeling experienced acutely by both Left of Manila and Darko during the depths of the pandemic.
As the latter explains it’s about “where I was born and is essentially a reflection of my upbringing. It’s important to never erase where we come from”.
Berlin-based Franco-German producer, Franz Matthews, takes the original on a psychedelic ride, remixing the track with his sleek, dance floor focussed sonics. From warming drum machines that dish out the metric groove to the layers of original guitars and vocal that Franz has paired with immaculate synths and creative sound design. A beautiful dance floor moment in the making that will find home in clubs and festivals alike.
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released May 27, 2022
Franz Matthews remix:
Mixed and produced by Franz Matthews in Berlin
Mastered by Sam at The Wall
Original version written and performed by Left of Manila and Jeff Darko
Mixed and Produced by Ed Bentley at Bakermoon Studios
Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis London.
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