Following a momentous spring season, global afro-house collective &friends releases what may be the project's most hotly anticipated release to date. Reimagining Cameroonian-American singer-songwriter Kang’s original, &friends and Sam Zloty deliver a spiritually charged, dance floor-driven rendition of “DAY5” via TH3RD BRAIN Records.
Whether experienced on headphones or in the club, "DAY5 &friends" radiates an undeniable charisma, brimming with the infectious energy that has become the hallmark of &friends. Injecting afro-house ambiance, &friends and Zloty skillfully craft a forward-thinking atmosphere around Kang's integral vocal composition, artfully layering organic elements to shape a smooth build and sonically expansive peak. The track's dynamic, percussive frenzy of melodic afro-house ignites both dance floors and souls, evoking a familiar sensation that lifts the corners of smiles with its uplifting measures of unity and euphoria.
For &friends, this release marks a return to TH3RD BRAIN Records following their acclaimed remix of Zerb's unstoppable "Mwaki." A coveted ID in every &friends set, "DAY5 &friends" has had fans eagerly awaiting its official release.
“DAY5 &friends” comes hot on the heels of &friends debut performance at Coachella on Weekend 2 for a magical sunset set at the DoLab Stage. Sean Thomas artfully followed up an explosive surprise performance by Marc Rebillet, with a setlist packed entirely with unreleased &friends originals and remixes of the likes of Akon, Eminem, Amy Winehouse, and Jessie Ware. Most recently, &friends has released official remixes from massive players in music like Myke Towers, Bayanni, and Ry X and mammoth dance tracks such as Zerb’s “Mwaki”, as well as “Veneno” by Sofi Tukker.
&friends is the musical concept and brainchild of Sean Thomas. Drawing the breadth of his inspiration for these musical works from global cultures, Sean had a vision to create a project embodying tradition and community, culminating in the coining of &friends. His songs have told the stories of emerging native songwriters including Phina Asa, Oluwadamvic, el-Jay, Dotun, and more. Since the project’s 2022 debut, the sounds of &friends has already made their way to every corner of the globe. From New York to Miami, Marrakech, Madrid, Mexico City – Tulum to Toronto and beyond, &friends is already making his mark on dance floors around the world. &friends has already made official releases on marquee dance imprints like Armada Music, and Tomorrowland Music. In his short time on the scene, &friends has received support from Pete Tong of BBC Radio 1, Black Coffee, Diplo, &ME, Keinemusik, Michael Bibi, Blond:ish, WhoMadeWho, Argy, Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano, and many more.
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