It’s only been two weeks since Chus & Ceballos announced their split via a statement from DJ Chus. In the post, he spoke of “a new concept which I will be unveiling soon alongside an inspiring group of talent.” With the release of “Baila Gana” on the legendary Nervous Records, it seems that he’s turned a new leaf. The powerful afro-Latin number is co-produced alongside Sparrow & Barbosa with Latin house powerhouse Mijangos on remix duties.
The original mix opens with two minutes of uplifting melodic bliss. Thumping kicks, syncopated percussion, vocal shouts, and a joy-inducing arpeggio set the tone. While the vocal is teased to great effect several times, the dancefloor-blazing drum breakdown leading into the full vocal is a moment that would undoubtedly bring any dancefloor to its knees. And then with a near-perfect blend, the chugging melodic ecstasy returns again.
Mijangos’ “Afro Latin Remix” amps up the energy and ads a splash of tech. Because he’s spent the majority of his career pushing a sound that has his Latin roots at its heart, he was the perfect producer to enlist. The drums, while mostly pulling from the same elements as the original, have an added sparkle – they are the centerpiece of this remix.
The package is rounded by a heavy “Drum Dub,” also from Mijangos. On this round, the bass line comes out full force with far more rhythmic vocal accents than before. The melodic elements are purely accents in this remix, while Mijangos pays full attention to a rhythm that hits you right in the chest.
You can stream and download “Baila Gana” across platforms here.
