Published at 12/02 2024

Melanie Ribbe, Riaz Dhanani - The Energy EP

Melanie Ribbe, Riaz Dhanani - The Energy EP


08 03 2024

MINDSHAKE116

Tech House




Paco Osuna's record label, Mindshake presents a collaborative tech house EP by Melanie Ribbe and Riaz Dhanani.

Melanie Ribbe and Riaz Dhanani are both Mindshake regulars who are teaming up for the first time to drop this groove-laden release fuelled by funky basslines and flowing percussion.

Last time Melanie Ribbe featured on Mindshake she was collaborating with Paco Osuna, and this is the German artist's third EP and fourth time releasing via the imprint. She has also featured her upbeat style on other influential record labels such as Moon Harbour, Drumcode, Little Helpers and Saved Records.

Riaz Dhanani is working with Mindshake for the second time, and this collaboration with Melanie Ribbe is in the dynamic style, Riaz has featured on other respected imprints such as Circus Recordings, Sola, VIVa LIMITED and elrow Music.

First up is the EP's title track and "The Energy" has a rolling groove with an acid bassline and fast-paced percussion, plus some captivating vocals that fill the track with hands in the air energy. Next up, "The Heat" has the modulating tones of a rubbery bassline, which is layered underneath shuffling hi-hats and infectious vocals about disco in San Francisco.



ARTIST TRACK NAME
Melanie Ribbe, Riaz Dhanani
The Energy (Original Mix)
Melanie Ribbe, Riaz Dhanani
The Heat (Original Mix)



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Since 2005 Mindshake has been the brainchild and creative outlet of famed Spanish DJ and Producer PACO OSUNA. What began as a genuine platform to promote his passion for music has now become a global force in pushing techno music culture forward. Based in Barcelona, Spain and often referred to as Paco's “second family”, Mindshake exists to support the art of like-minded contemporaries while developing a foundation for a select group of burgeoning talent throughout the world. Since its inception Mindshake has shared well-regarded releases by a collective of established artists balanced with a refined group of talented producers on the brink of breakout futures. From its earliest offerings by stalwarts like Paul Ritch, Alexi Delano, Sinisa Tamamovic and Paco Osuna himself, to contemporary releases by its latest core group of artists like Carlo Lio, Egbert, Fer BR, and Sebastian Xottelo, Mindshake's focus is to allow a necessary freedom of expression while promoting the discovery of the new. It is no surprise that Mindshake music has found it’s way into the DJ sets and charts of many of the industry’s top DJs. Aside from its success as a musical outlet, Mindshake is also determined to strengthen its mission by providing it’s fans with a first-class experience in underground techno music culture through its many Label Showcases and Events featured throughout the World. From Miami Music Week to ADE, you’ll be certain to find Mindshake Label Showcases considered pinnacle events year after year. Mindshake. In Your Head Since 2005.