M.Chuzi presents single "Sambal" from debut album ‘Papara’

On the isle of Crete, the ancient practice of dipping your bread in different sauces and dips is called “papara”. True to its music-as-sauce philosophy, Brussels-based groove formation M.CHUZI invites you to dip your ear into the sonic sauces that are on offer in its versatile menu.

Released 4th November via Sdban Ultra, the collective’s debut album ‘Papara’ is an inviting mouthful of afro rhythms, funk, and prog jazz, combined with the spacey soundscapes of the Brussels metropole, as they look to Fela Kuti’s afrobeat style for inspiration.

Winner of the prestigious Sound Track contest held at Ancienne Belgique back in December 2019, the octet has gone from strength to strength, including having album track ‘Tzatzìki’ feature on the critically acclaimed various artist’s compilation ‘Lefto presents Jazz Cats volume 2’, released earlier this summer.

With Sambal, M.CHUZI delivers a track that truly captures its musical philosophy. The song constantly alters an almost cheesy but ultimately sunny bass groove and guitar line with demon-like horns and haunting keys. Written during the coronavirus lockdown of 2020 by drummer Jan Heirman, Sambal manifests the contradictory nature of a carefree life in the face of pending doom. During a catchy and percussive B-part, Jan Heirman exceptionally turns to the vibraphone for a restless yet contagious solo, exploding into a horns outro that fumes the joie-de-vivre M.CHUZI stands for. Spicy, peppery and eclectic, Sambal sets you on fire and leaves a breezy aftertaste in your ear.

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