TuneLab
Euggy
Mixmag Lab Nairobi
When Mixmag sets up The Lab in Nairobi, you know you’re in for something rhythmically rich, and Euggy’s live set is a warm, welcoming immersion into the pulse of African electronic music. The vibe is communal and sun-drenched, all rolling grooves and percussive intricacies that feel less like a performance and more like a shared conversation. This is a deep, hypnotic journey squarely in the Afro-house realm, maintaining a steady, meditative 121.6 BPM with a strong foundation in the 12A key.
The energy balance leans into the low and mid frequencies, crafting a tapestry where rhythmic elements are the stars, and Euggy’s mixing is patient, allowing each track to breathe and build its own narrative. The harmonic shifts into 5A and 10B are subtle but effective, adding colour without disrupting the flow. For highlights, the opening salvo of Ill-Boy Phil & Mehrklang’s sprawling ‘1982’ is a statement of intent, while his own production ‘Chuki’ with Tekniq & IDD Aziz provides a localised, driving centrepiece.
The inclusion of EKDK & Apollo's Messengers' ‘Changes’ shows a knack for melodic depth, and the peak moment is undoubtedly the uplifting, vocal-led euphoria of Frigid Armadillo & Sun-El Musician’s ‘Sunshine’. The journey begins with the deep, percussive ‘1982’, climbs to the radiant peak of ‘Sunshine’, and concludes with its Extended Mix, leaving us in a state of warm, rhythmic contentment.