Album Review: Africa by Mouthy Raw
Wow, where do I even start with Mouthy Raw's Africa? Released back in 2016 under the Bosphorus Underground Recordings label, this Turkish tech house gem hits hard and stays stuck in your head like gum on a summer sidewalk. It’s raw (pun totally intended) yet polished enough to make you move, think, and maybe even daydream about neon-lit dance floors.
Let me just dive into one track that made my brain go "whoa." The title track, "Africa," is something else entirely. From the first beat, it feels like someone opened a portal to another dimension. You know those moments when music doesn’t just play but takes over? Yeah, that’s what happens here. There’s this hypnotic rhythm layered with tribal vibes—like deep basslines meeting ancestral echoes—and before you realize it, you're lost in its groove. I mean, seriously, who wouldn’t want to lose themselves in something so primal yet futuristic?
And then there’s [insert second track name if available or discuss general vibe]. Okay, fine, let’s talk about how Mouthy Raw builds tension. This dude knows exactly when to drop the kick drum right into your soul. Imagine being at some underground club in Istanbul, surrounded by strangers-turned-friends as the synths pulse through the air like electricity. That’s the energy we’re talking about here. Every sound feels intentional, like every note was crafted to keep you hooked for hours—or days, honestly.
What makes Africa stick out isn’t just the beats; it’s the emotion behind them. Tech house can sometimes feel cold, mechanical, almost too perfect. But Mouthy Raw flips that script. He brings warmth, grit, and a little bit of chaos that reminds you humans are behind the machines. It’s not all shiny production tricks—it’s real, sweaty, heart-pounding stuff.
So yeah, listening to this album felt less like pressing play and more like stepping into an experience. And honestly? If Mouthy Raw ever decides to throw a rave in the middle of the Sahara Desert, sign me up immediately. Who needs sleep anyway when you’ve got tracks like these?
Final thought: Music like this proves that no matter where you’re from—whether it’s Turkey or Timbuktu—we’re all connected by good vibes and great beats. Now excuse me while I hit repeat… again.
