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Next up in the Sofrito Super Singles series is the Highlife Underground EP – celebrating the bassline heavy sound of 80s Highlife. On the A-side we have teamed up with new London producer DrumTalk for a remix of Ghanas Mpese Mpese Band. Initially released in 1986 the original track was an extended medley – the remix balances the swing of the original with heavy bass and chopped chords, bringing the track up to date while respecting the vibe of the original – an intense example of futuristic highlife that bridges the gap between Hackney and Accra. The flip sees the Sofrito crew present a killer groove courtesy of the Canadoes Dance Band, originally released on the Rogers All Stars label in 1982. A minor key intro drops into bouncing drums, handclaps and a bubbling bassline that build and build into a deep and unrelenting groove…