get physical presents: cocada is a brand new compilation put together in cooperation with the brazil music conference, and is compiled and mixed by local and long time star leo janeiro. all bar one of the 14 tracks is exclusive, and all come from exciting brazilian talents, making for a great window into the scene. Ôcocada is a word that evokes strong childhood memories for all brazilians. it is a delicious coconut sweet which, says the label, is a little surprise in the middle of an ordinary day that makes you appreciate all the good things of brazil. as such, it is a perfect name for this selection which features tracks from big and emerging names alike. under the name cocada well be launching music and organizing workshops and parties, in order to bring greater visibility to the electronic music being produced in brazil and throughout latin america, says get physicals managing director roland leesker. our desire is to create an international platform both for emerging underground producers and well-known artists, a&r manager matt plessis adds. cocada is very sweet and we want to give the world an opportunity to taste some of those powerful delights that have been produced in brazil,. among the albums more established producers is hnqo, who runs the playperview label and has released on hot creations. his track Ôsorrow is a moody cut with a shapeshifting lead synth that brings a zoned out feel.

headed by a carioca who was blessed with the name of his own city, moodisco contains a 3-track bomb from leo janeiro with doc label boss gui boratto and a very special remix by french act rodriguez jr. this could just be a happy coincidence, were itÆs not for the fact that leoÆs trajectory made him a protagonist of the electronic music scene in his hometown, rio de janeiro. he built a career dedicated to music. in a city with so many daytime attractions, it is the night and electronic music that has been blessed with his talent. he has compiled an impressive list of residencies and performances globally. known as one of the ambassadors for brazilian electronic music, leo has the ability to combine originality to a universal language. just like his hometown. on this limited edition vinyl and digital release, leo janeiro, gui boratto and rodriguez jr. presents a serious track sequence of techno and house beats. each artist has kept its own trademark. öi had a lot of ideas and one of them was to have a remix by an artist that i admire, respect and have a personal relationshipö, says leo janeiro. rodriguez jr. (oliver mateu), shared his unique talent creating a remix for moodisco. he is the one half of french electro act the youngsters û best known for their two studio albums and singles for laurent garnierÆs label. rodriguez jr. reveals a different incarnation of mateuÆs musical psyche, moving through shimmering, contemplative electronica, to deep and urgent techno, leftfield melodic accents and quirky pop refrains. a perfect blend for this project. moodisco is a combination of artists and friends on the move. they are tireless in enthusiasm and are bursting with new tunes and projects. a straight punch ep release with serious beats, deep melodies and the synth keys we just love to listen over and over!