Taking advantage of Buraka Som Sistema‘s introduction of kuduro as part of the global musical landscape, J-WOW quickly understood it was meant to last. As the percussive madness imported from Luanda began informing beatmakers and producers all over the globe, people started reimagining it and giving it new forms and purposes. They cross-bred it with house, techno, dubstep and the list goes on: it became a very strong influence for producers who like to see sweaty bodies on the dance floor.

It was inevitable. J-WOW started recruiting some of his favorite producers from around the globe and challenged them to reinterpret the kuduro phenomenon in their own unique ways. Artists like Bok Bok, Douster, Seiji, Zombies For Money or Canblaster – among many others – heeded his call and came forth with the most eclectic, weird, crazy and awesome blend of pumped-up percussive bangers that shot the kuduro genre to Outer Space and back. The result was the mini-compilation series we lovingly called Hard Ass Sessions.

Three years and six volumes later we bring you this full-fledged compilation, featuring J-WOW’s personal favorites of the series, hand-picked to give you the best possible experience inside the Hard Ass universe. This seasoned DJ and founding member of Buraka Som Sistema selected tunes from Nic Sarno, Melé, Pocz & Pacheko, Poirier and many other members of the Hard Ass family, casting a new light on some of our favorite tunes from the Enchufada catalogue. As an added bonus we’ve reached out to the really cool Hungarian production duo Slap In The Bass and decided to welcome them to the family by including the previously unreleased tune “Tapa”.

The official release date is May 28th but for those of you who are extra hungry for some globalized beats, show up at the release party at Lux, in Lisbon, on May 25th, and you’ll take a free copy with you! Just remember not to show up to late to the party, the CD stock is limited!

Tracklist
01. Nic Sarno – Mana Wasa
02. Savage Skulls – Marawa
03. Brenmar – Waiting On
04. Oliver Twizt & Rockid – Wanna Be Gangstas
05. Poirier – Vivendo Juntos
06. Krywolf – Shakedown
07. Melé – Kanopa Riddim
08. Kingdom – Stadium Pass
09. Seiji – Buzzcut
10. J-Wow & Toy Selectah – Mo’Chaxo
11. Slap in the Bass - Tapa
12. Wildlife – Metazoa
13. Pocz & Pacheko – Tuki Love
14. Dubbel dutch – Dead Pool
15. Bok Bok – Dance Report
16. Douster – A Mi A Loco