Retromigration - Artist Profile, Background & Bio - SEVEN Berlin
The track by Retromigration is a standout piece of raw, jazz-inflected house music released on the SoundCloud label Oath as part of the LYAM001 EP. Artistic Context and Meaning Retromigration - Artist Profile, Background & Bio -
His work is known for "dusty samples" and "warm, jazz-flecked" melodies. "You Want That" embodies this philosophy by using
The music of Retromigration (German-born, Amsterdam-based artist Malik Kassim) is defined by what he calls —a backward journey that retraces genres like jazz, hip-hop, and soul to repurpose them into modern house grooves. "You Want That" embodies this philosophy by using "classic production techniques" to sculpt a "tantalizing, raw house sound". Upcoming Local Electronic Events
His productions often reflect his Nigerian and Ghanaian heritage, seamlessly integrating these influences into a "technoid context" or tribal-infused house.
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Reviewers describe his style as organic and musically rich, often featuring "hazy beats" and "jazz-tinged broken rhythms". Upcoming Local Electronic Events