Amalgamation

After more than 10 years in the game and a string of successful EPs to his name, Idriss D releases his first proper album on his own Memento Records. At first conceived as a succession of singles for his “Dib 00” series (the first two being Constantine and Alger), the project then became more of a collection of dance floor tracks influenced by what he likes to play in his DJ sets. The title “Amalgamation” comes from the desire of bringing together his life experiences over the last few years, both music-wise and from a marketing and management angle, this time exclusively focusing on himself and gathering all the inputs in one single piece of work. “Transition”’s atmospheric vibe and ethereal sounds open the LP with a blast of hazy vocals and noises, followed by the percussive and trippy “Casa Baratas”, a nod to the early 90s Acid House movement. “Karma”’s pounding kick drum and stripped down arrangement are a true example of Minimalistic Techno at its wildest. The more personal “RIP Ouarda” was composed in m