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ARGY & MAMA
12+ albums
Housegarage2-stepUK Garage
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Operating as a very different project to their respective solo work, ARGY & MAMA’s debut single features a blend of early UK rave and garage/2step characteristics, all painted with Manchester's Hacienda sonic brushes as well as more modern house and techno aesthetics. All of it sits in perfect harmony with MAMA's honey-coated, sultry 90’s RnB vocal style that's delivered with the attitude and the spirit of a modern time Grace Jones. ‘Who Am I’, ‘Recluse’, ‘Niche’ and ‘Dirty Stop Out’ are all potent examples of the promise that’s wrapped up in the duo’s partnership. MAMA’s storytelling and confident delivery rides ARGY’s nostalgia driven machine-made house music in an array of wholly unique ways, producing results that will appeal to numerous different audiences, from MJ Cole fans to Ibiza’s underground party scene. Whether evoking shades of classic soul singers with her breathy chants on the latter or positively driving the direction and poise of ‘Recluse’, MAMA manages to touch on a number of different themes (including love, human obsession and the soul) adding enriched melodies, which give the songs anthemic dimensions. Although this first single focuses more on dancefloor orientated songs, Dominonation, the full length album highlights the duo’s more elaborate song-writing abilities, fusing contemporary underground genres with radio friendly hooks, serving up tinges of gothic darkness with a smattering of gritty, lo-fi sensibilities. The full Dominonation album experien
