Kelela‘s “Take Me Apart” was one of our favourite albums of 2017 so we’re glad to learn that the Ethiopian American singer and songwriter will release a new project with 20 remixes and updated versions with exciting artists such as Kaytranada, Serpentwithfeet, LSDXOXO or GAIKA. She has also unveiled a first track, the fierce “LMK (WHAT’S REALLY GOOD)”, where she invites Princess Nokia, JunglePussy, CupcakKe and Ms. Boogie (fka Jay Boogie). This announcement also comes with a statement from Kelela:

[su_quote]This project has been evolving in my mind since I was deep in recording Take Me Apart. I obsessed over production choices on the album and my only solace was knowing that the songs would be reimagined in this way. So, it’s not just a bunch of remixes…it’s how my worldwide community of producers and DJs communicate through difference. It’s also about the camaraderie that we experience when we find the overlaps. The same songs get to exist in these alternate realities which means different people get to have a relationship with the music. maybe even with each other.[/su_quote]

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The mixtape explores the large palette of sounds that the producer is capable of mixing up. From quotes of Quentin Tarantino‘s “Kill Bill” to a dancefloor-shaped version of Depeche Mode‘s “Personal Jesus” or Mr. Vegas‘s “Head High”, he doesn’t hesitate on bringing the unexpected. About what’s hidden behind the mixtape, LSDXOXO explained:

[su_quote]Body Mods is a sort of precursor to the album I’ve been working on for the past year. I wanted to construct a moodscape for those listening, involving some of the influences I’ve used for my debut effort. I like to think of it as a compilation mixtape between me and my demons.[/su_quote]

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