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Aniko
Lagos | Group Therapy Takeover
Aniko’s Lagos takeover for Group Therapy is a sun-soaked lesson in how deep house should feel: warm, organic, and irresistibly rhythmic. We're transported from our screens straight to a breezy, open-air session where the basslines are round and the percussion shimmers. The vibe is pure connection, a showcase of the fluid dialogue between African rhythms and contemporary house grooves. Technically, this is deep and afro-house at its finest, with a relaxed but insistent average BPM of 125.7. The harmonic journey weaves through keys like 12A and 8A, creating a bright, open soundscape that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
The near-equal split between low (48.1%) and mid (43.6%) energy means the groove is king, with every shaker, bell, and bass note given equal weight in a lush, textured mix. Aniko’s blends are long and liquid, letting tracks melt into one another. The selections are impeccable. Kofla's 'Me Gustas Tú' is a perfect, breezy opener, its vocals floating over a sturdy groove. Tristan Kezada's edit of the same is a clever, deeper flip.
Forsby's 'Red Tape' introduces a sleek, modern edge, while Francis Mercier and Nitefreak's 'Kamili' is a soaring, chant-driven anthem. Liva K's 'You Can Dance Now' is a timeless, piano-laced weapon, and closing with Vanco's 'Keladi' ties everything back to its Afro-house roots with a gorgeous, rolling rhythm. The set begins with sunny vocals, journeys through percussive deep house and soaring anthems, and lands on a note of pure, rhythmic bliss. A transportative hour.