La Flor Colorada by Yamil

Yamil is a Sol Selectas favorite whose last EP for the label was made in collaboration with German Brigante. He has also featured tracks on numerous compilations, and this is his first solo EP for the label.

Based in Spain, Yamil's style is a fusion of dramatic percussion and mesmerizing synth lines that give his tracks a compelling sound. Along with Sol Selectas, Yamil has also featured his music on other labels ranging from MoBlack to Super Flu's Monaberry. On remix duty, Xinobi is a Portuguese artist from Lisbon whose style ranges from Indie dance to Afro-house, and he delivers an exciting house rework in the style he has championed via his own imprint Discotexas.

Angelos is a rising Greek star of the Afro-house scene whose sound is a fusion of heavy percussion and invigorating synth lines. This remix follows his releases on other respected labels such as Rebellion, Saved Records, Madorasindahouse, and Pets Recordings.

Derun is a Turkish organic house duo who have featured on numerous Sol Selectas releases along with other imprints ranging from 3000 Grad Records to Cosmic Awakenings, and their remix is in a sun-drenched style that blends flowing percussion and enchanting melodies.

"La Flor Colorada" featuring Rosalinda de Espada is the first of three original tracks, and it opens the release with ethereal pads, and vocal chants by Rosalinda de Espada who is a legend within the folk music scene of Panama. There is also upbeat percussion that helps create a spine-tingling atmosphere.

"Naidi" is a laid-back track with a deep bassline and soothing flute combined with delicate vocal tones, poignant piano, and shuffling percussion. Xinobi's remix of "Naidi" adds chunky percussion which gives the track a stomping Afro groove. He also makes more prominent use of the original's piano chords while adding a complementary synth with uplifting tones.

"Sanctuary" is a downtempo track with tense synths and vibrant percussion layered with mystical flutes, creating a nomadic groove with desert vibes. Angelos' remix of "Sanctuary" lifts the tempo and adds new synths plus makes more prominent use of the traditional gembri string instrument and vocals from the original's spiritual breakdown. Derun also remixes "Sanctuary" and their up-tempo version adds psychedelic guitar licks and fast-paced percussion to fill the track with invigorating energy.

The artwork by Helia Jamali takes us to a playful garden of red flowers and dreams.

Yamil - La Flor Colorada
Release Date November 2023
Label Sol Selectas

Tracklist
01. La Flor Colorada feat. Rosalinda de Espada
02. Naidi
03. Naidi (Xinobi Remix)
04. Sanctuary
05. Sanctuary (Angelos Remix)
06. Sanctuary (Derun Remix)