Tibi Dabo brings Vista
Tibi Dabo unveils his long-awaited full-length Vista on Crosstown Rebels this month, with the kaleidoscopic nine-track album showcasing his diverse and rich sound palette.
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Born in Barcelona, DJ, producer, and musician Tibi Dabo has proven adept at mixing the classic and the cutting-edge. From his early days touring Europe and the US with a band in which he plays the drums, the foundation for his experimentation for his work within the electronic sphere, he has since grown to become an exciting and much-loved DJ and producer, adding to his growing reputation as a Crosstown Rebels favorite. Stepping things up once more, his spirited new album "Vista" is a perfect fusion of futuristic synths and compelling house grooves, all masterfully designed and full of character. Following three well-received singles across the summer, the full-length is a complete sonic statement that explores the deep house, leftfield sonics, and widescreen cosmic vistas.
Opener "Water Is" layers fresh sound sources and playful melodies on nimble basslines that soon make you move. "Somewhere Beach" is a silky groove with diffuse pads and aching synths that convey real romance. At the same time, "Licht" is another masterful display of original drum programming with bursts of cosmic synth and elastic bass. "Useless Ideas" then gets deeper on more low-key drums and bass. Instead, the focus is on the deft percussion and well-treated vocals that swirl and smudge around the mix to a woozy late-night effect.
The elegant "Mundo" channels the machine soul of early Detroit techno before "Mangabeira Manifesto," featuring Dudu Bongo, layers up wonky drums and bass with curling, soft acid sounds and a playful vocal line. There is heartbreak in the melancholic chords and broken beat funk of "Diamond Baby". At the same time "Triple Frontier" picks up the pace and heads out on a high-speed cosmic house journey, all before "Overture," another far-sighted astral trip with starry melodies and rich, rubbery bass, closes the package in refined style.
An expressive and adventurous yet coherent long player with a range of moods, feelings, and grooves taking you to all corners of the house world, "Vista" showcases Dabo's most in-depth project to date and an album that provides the perfect platform for him to display his rich sonic universe.
Tibi Dabo - Vista
Release Date 29th September 2023
Label Crosstown Rebels
Tracklist
1. Water Is
2. Somewhere Beach
3. Licht
4. Useless Ideas
5. Mundo
6. Mangabeira Manifesto feat. Dudu Bongo
7. Diamond Baby
8. Triple Frontier
9. Overture
