Abelardo Carbono's 'La Pina Madura', originally composed alongside British producer Quantic, was already a standout with its blend of Afro-Latin rhythms and modern grooves. The track's infectious energy and rich, tropical instrumentation with elements of Afrobeat made it a unique piece. But when Bruno 'Patchworks' Hovart, the creative force behind the one-man project Voilaaa, takes the reins for the remix, the song undergoes a complete transformation. Voilaaa's funky rework leaves only Carbono's charismatic vocals intact, weaving a new sonic landscape from scratch with expertly crafted instruments and grooves.
This remix is a masterclass in reinvention, where Voilaaa skilfully deconstructs the original and rebuilds it with a fresh, funky twist, adding their own brilliantly played instruments to create something entirely new, while honouring the song's roots. It's a remix that's both playful and sophisticated, a perfect balance between the tropical energy of the original and the infectious groove of contemporary funk.
La Pina Madura Remix is the second single from the long-awaited AfroColombia Remix Vol. 3, a joint production between Colombian labels Galletas Calientes Records and Palenque Records, celebrating their 20 years + activism. It also stands as an homage to the deceased maestro of Caribbean psychedelic grooves Abelardo Carbono.