Ara-u announces a new electro compilation on his label No Static / Automatic. Titled The Exiled, the album showcases the sound of artists he grew up with in his local scene in Venezuela and also sets out to raise money to support the local community.

The Exiled brings together a new generation of exiled artists who left the country for economic and political reasons. The act of working with them on the release also strives to keep them connected and bring a creative sense of joy to their home country. All proceeds from the release will be donated to Santa Cruz De Mara which supports elderly people living in poverty and struggling to survive with accommodation and food.

“I've seen all of these kids developing since they used to come to my raves and all started making music not long ago. When I say kids, I mean they are my little brother's age Dagga apart from Elektor, who used to DJ a lot at our parties. They are all starting to do really great, I'm really proud of all of them as they have risen in foreign countries and in different scenes after leaving Venezuela caused by economical and political reasons. We were all born in my city - Maracaibo , .” - Ara-u