Sam Blacky has teamed up with the producer/DJ duo Local Singles for their latest single “Hotsteppa,” a mesmerizing Afrohouse-influenced track that blends both artists’ unique sonic signatures.
Local Singles bring their rhythmic expertise to the table, crafting a euphoric tune that builds with an air of mystery while Sam Blacky, known for her incorporation of global sounds brings afrohouse touches to the table. Her contribution fuses deep bass undertones with tribal instrumentals and vocals, resulting in a genuine international sound. “Hotsteppa” is infectious, manifesting a sunrise groove session deep in the jungle. It’s no wonder the track has already received support from industry leaders, with Diplo and Francis Mercier debuting it at Burning Man last year. The single follows Local Singles’ recent track “Fever” on BLOND:ISH’s label and Sam Blacky’s collaboration “Ronaldinho” with Niniola.

The collaboration came about after a serendipitous near-miss at a Keinemusik show in Brooklyn Mirage. Sam Blacky explains, “We laughed so hard when we saw each other’s stories, and I couldn’t believe we missed each other that night. We decided we had to collaborate soon to memorize that funny moment and show our love of the tribal and Afrohouse sound, and this is how ‘Hotsteppa’ was born.”

Local Singles added, “Getting ‘Hotsteppa’ out was a labor of love. From finding the right collaborator in Sam Blacky, to finding the right vocalist, and last but not least, finding the right label in Spinnin’ Deep. It’s taken over a year, but we can finally say… here comes the ‘Hotsteppa.’”

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