Brazilian born, Vienna raised Joyce Muniz joins forces with Mexico City producer ANDRE VII for "Freeze," a powerful hi-NRG collaboration out now via acclaimed German imprint Kompakt. The release marks the first of a two-part EP, bringing together Joyce's decade of credibility building with ANDRE VII's international momentum.
"Freeze" emerged organically during ANDRE VII's trip to Vienna, where he began crafting the idea on his laptop with just headphones. What started as an intimate creative spark evolved into a full collaboration once he shared the Ableton Live project with Joyce. The track's evolution took a profound turn during Pride weekend in Vienna, when the city transformed into a celebration of unity. Government buildings dressed in pride flags, streets filled with love, pedestrian traffic lights showing same-sex couples holding hands. These symbols crystallized the emotional foundation of what "Freeze" would become.
The production itself channels the spirit of Bobby Orlando's finest moments, delivering the kind of hi-NRG energy that would have set 80s dance floors in Rimini alight. The collaboration connects Brazilian percussion heritage through Joyce's roots, Vienna's electronic legacy from her years at the legendary Flex club, and Mexico City's underground culture through ANDRE VII's Platino Records imprint and club ownership.
Joyce Muniz's path to this collaboration spans multiple disciplines and profound personal transformation. From DJ and MC at Vienna's Flex to touring with Major Lazer, becoming the first woman in Germany's Synth Live Orchestra Project, and hosting shows on FM4 Austria and Rinse FM UK, she built credibility across every facet of electronic music culture. Her 2023 album "Zeitkapsel" on Joyce Muniz Music proved she could command her own narrative, while her "Beats & Lines" collaboration with Sara Bluma held number 1 on Beatport's Indie Dance chart for several weeks. As A&R guide for Lady of the House Brazil, she actively mentors women and non-binary producers.
ANDRE VII brings Mexico City's vibrant underground energy to the partnership, leveraging his position as Platino Records founder and club proprietor to shape the city's nightlife. His productions have earned support from Seth Troxler, Amelie Lens, Hector Oaks, and DJ Boring, while his successful collaboration with I Hate Models positioned him as a bridge between Latin American underground culture and international techno scenes. His performances span iconic venues including Sisyphos and Katerblau in Berlin, Nitsa in Barcelona, and key spaces across Latin America.
The release arrives as both artists continue expanding their reach across international dance floors. As the first of a two-part EP on Kompakt, "Freeze" sets the stage for continued collaboration between these cross-continental creative forces, demonstrating what becomes possible when artists from different scenes find genuine creative synergy rooted in shared values.
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