
Elva is the work of English/French DJ and producer Emily Unsworth. Born in London and now in Paris, she often weaves organic and Afro-house spells for Parisian tastemakers at places like Mamao. Her debut for us (with Nairobi songstress Lin Njoroge) was the hypnotic "Wendo" (Swahili for "Go"). Since then, she's been building a solid following with releases on My Other Side Of The Moon and Lekke. For her follow-up, she leans on more club-ready beats. "Yeme Afa" features a Cameroonian vocalist who we sadly can't name or credit due to some music industry BS. The song is a joyous affirmation in Limbum, and the title translates as "Look At Me Now". Despite the irony of the vocals, Elva takes them and wraps them up in a Tulum-inspired percussive beat topped off with a subtle piano and a slow-burning bass. Delicious.
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