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MANTRA continues what has been a great year with a special re-imagination for RONA’s ‘Vibration’. Originally released in 2020, it found the Israeli artist crafting a club-inspired slice of afro-house. Complete with RONA’s distinctive vocal stylings and a buoyant percussive cadence, the nine-minute plus dancefloor escapade was a glimpse into the artist’s unique storyboarding.
With a captivating narrative centered around the vibration of sound, RONA’s creative vision springs to life as the lyrical buzz of ‘Sync’, ‘Code’ and ‘Vibration’ steal the air, bringing with them feelings of connectedness and how it translates to people through waves of sound, ultimately uniting them on a deeper more emotional level. Now, three years on from its initial release, MANTRA boss RONA looks to bring new life to the timeless track with a special re-imagination, including a 2023 Remake from RONA herself, alongside remixes from Amir Telem and LevK.
RONA’s ‘Remake’ anchors the release with a modern progressive mood where much of the drums get stripped away in favor of an emerging musical story. Bending vocal phrasing plays out across pulsating grooves and hypnotic rhythmic sequences, perfectly setting the backdrop for panoramic melodies and balmy harmonics to work their magic, before ultimately coming to full fruition as glowing pads put a cap on this creative gem.
Also providing a new interpretation of ‘Vibration’ is Amir Telem who makes his label debut here. Best known for his releases via Kindisch, Movement, Siona, Steyoyoke and Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden, the Israeli artist is in the midst of a creative swell. With one of 2023’s highlights being ‘Deep Inside’, a special single track release in collaboration with RONA, Amir now re-imagines ‘Vibration’ in fine style for the summer club and festival season. From deep rhythmic beginnings come fuzzy chord stabs and RONA’s distinctive chops, playing out across a contemporary framework of rolling beats and clattering percussive arrangements. Sitting at the heart of the piece is a solemn-sounding second act, providing a delicate interlude where rhythms rise and sentimental synths emerge, eventually joined once more by RONA’s vocal for a soulful finale.
Rounding out the release with the second and final interpretation of ‘Vibration’ is LevK who also makes his label debut. Although included in the 2020 release, Lev’s version stands the test of time beautifully, as the Israeli artist maintains the soulful sensibility of the original, while incorporating his own emotive themes. Warm textural drifts and haunting arps converge as exotic drums and punchy beats push momentum forward. RONA’s vocal drifts gently below the surface at opportune moments, acting as a driver of looping hypnotism, eventually giving way to a glowing finale that should not only fare well on the morning dance floors out there but also round out the release on a stirring note.
Release date: July 28th, 2023.