Selector’s Afrofuturist series highlights the work of emerging BIPOC talent in electronic music.
New York duo Eveningperple have entered the scene with a series of breakbeat records that showcase a seldom-heard maturity of sound from producers in the genre. Their latest, “Mirage,” is an example of how the two producers blend influences into something completely fresh.
Eveningperple have spent eight years defining their style through a series of bootlegs and original releases. While it may not be fair to call them a young act, their release on CODES‘ Holy Molé is a big step in their career.
Channeling some of the greatest in breaks, Yo Uri and Peter Black have elevated a sound that doesn’t’ often get enough attention outside of niche circles. The Stanton Warriors-esque tune is equally a call-back to a classic sound and a fresh slice of original flavor. The 808 buzzes as ethereal pads slither and slide in and out of the aural spectrum. The fact that the song is so multilayered is a feat unto itself. Atmospheric vocal samples stutter about while strings bob and weave through the snappy drum beats. All the while, a fiercely wompy bass hits all the right accents. There’s much to be heard here, yet it’s never crowded – at once a progressive gem and dance floor heater.
Uri and Black are college friends-turned production partners. Since their debut release in 2018 they’ve maintained a sound that deftly harnesses melodic elements while still being strictly dance floor focused. “Mirage” is available as part of their More Romance EP. The package includes three original tracks but he boys, as well as remixes from RIFFA, Proper Villians, and House Divided. You can buy or stream it here.
