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Simplemental by Pancho Piedra

‘Simplemental’ is a brand new single by Pancho Piedra, one of the key figures and most experienced players on the Ecuadorian electronic music scene with years of DJing (incl. performing at Ecuador’s first Boiler Room event), producing music (2018’s collaborative track with Nicola Cruz among other things) and working as a promoter (founding the Tripy Tripy Fest which has been bringing international acts to Ecuador for the past 15+ years) to his name.

Fresh off the release of his song in one of the Multi Culti’s compilations at the end of 2021, this time Pancho comes up with ‘Simplemental’ – a somewhat twisted and industrial take on reggaeton that is then reinterpreted by two of his compatriots which makes the whole thing a purely Ecuadorian affair (hence the references to Ecuadorian flag in the artwork). The remixes couldn’t have been more different though. While Quixosis’ rework brings a dreamy dancehall vibe, Mala Fama’s long intro bursts out with a thumping bass that is later accompanied by cumbia elements.

Artwork: Ala Lesiala (www.instagram.com/lesiala/ www.instagram.com/precel.studio/ )
Mastering: Mentalcut (www.instagram.com/mentalcut/)

released February 4, 2022