TuneLab
Boko! Boko!
Mixmag Lab London
Boko! Boko! in the Mixmag Lab London is a thrilling, genre-agnostic sprint that proves bass music can be playful, unpredictable, and still pack a serious punch. The vibe is eclectic and energetic, a room ready for anything from a breakbeat drop to a classic trance melody, united by a sense of adventurous fun. Technically, it's a wild ride across a 122-167 BPM range, averaging 139, but anchored by the versatile key of 12A. The energy is evenly split between a punchy low-end at 0.54 and detailed mids at 0.40, allowing for both body-moving bass and complex melodic or rhythmic ideas to shine.
This is DJing as a joyful assault, with rapid-fire mixing keeping everyone on their toes. The track selection is a brilliant mishmash: Branko & BRYTE's 'Agenda' sets a global, percussive tone. Hudson Mohawke & Nikki Nair's 'Set The Roof' is a chaotic, gleeful banger. Florentino's 'Hysterika' brings reggaeton-inflected heat, while the inclusion of Armin van Buuren's 'Communication Part 3' is a hilarious and effective trance throwback.
Destiny's Child's 'Survivor' gets a likely blistering edit, and Zido's 'Sit On My Face' promises pure, unadulterated silliness. The journey kicks off with broken beats, peaks with high-energy hybrids and nostalgic surprises, and closes on the ravey, extended mix of Pedro Cañas's 'Warehouse Munch!'.