DJ Sun

Para ep

Para EP' is the continuation of an extraordinary journey with the prolific and award winning artist, DJ Sun. Born in Rotterdam and raised in Surinam, our guide on this trip is revisiting the roots of his bloodlines in South America and the revolutionary spirit of the self-liberated Maroons. For these descendants of escaped slaves, the Opete, or vulture, is a messenger who takes sacrifices to the gods. These scavengers are known to spread their wings in order to drench them in sunshine and were deemed sacred by the Maroons who watched them circle the skies incessantly. 'Para EP' evokes the deity of the Opete and the lush tropical shores of Surinam with a blend of intelligent and effortless grooves. With his first EP, DJ Sun's listeners quickly learned they could trust him to take them on an international exploration of oldschool soul, jazz, reggae and disco. Now, consistent as a heartbeat and as warm as his memories of home, 'Para EP' propels listeners to go even further with him as he integrates the roots and traditions of his background with contemporary and at times futuristic methodology. An allstar ensemble of trailblazing and inspirational collaborators help provide the diversity and intensity. DJ Sabo (Sol Selectas) lends his funky musical talents to creating a rhythmically pulsating remix of 'Para'. San Francisco's worldrenowned DJ/Producer J Boogie also takes on 'Para', delivering his own mixup of culture, soul, and entrancing hypnotic beats. The Genre Jazz (Presto and Mhax Montes) remix of 'Dubai' even further mellows out the sultry track; as veterans of downtempo and hip hop production, they incorporate heavy drum programs and basslines with a contrast of obscure and melodic samples. On 'Free', DJ Sun, much like the Opete that inspires him, circles, hops and takes off on deceptive and surprising flights, harmoniously exploring both new and ancestral terrain. Each of the six tracks on 'Para EP' is guaranteed to keep you not just moving, but flying.