TuneLab
Folamour
Mixmag Lab London
Folamour at the Mixmag Lab London is the audio equivalent of finding a forgotten box of pristine vinyl in a charity shop—a burst of uncynical, feel-good energy that reminds us why we bother digging in the first place. This is disco and funk-fired house with its heart proudly on its sleeve, delivered in a space surely buzzing with wide grins and uncontrollable shoulder movements. The technical framework is a perfectly pitched 126 BPM, a tempo that allows for both strut and shuffle, all tied together with the harmonically optimistic glue of key 12A. The energy profile is interestingly mid-forward (avg 0.4182), meaning basslines and rhythmic keys share the spotlight, creating a lively, interactive soundscape that's rich with detail.
Folamour's mixing is warm and welcoming, using long blends that let the soul of each record shine. The tracklist is a celebration of the funky underground. He opens with the piano-house anthem 'Everybody (All Over the World)' by FPI Project, setting a celebratory tone. MonsieurWilly's 'The Roof Is on Fire' is a riotous party starter, while Todd Terry's 'Jumpin'' Original is a timeless lesson in raw NYC house swing.
A highlight is his own original, 'Ça Va Aller', a sun-drenched slice of modern boogie. The set begins with the rallying cry of 'Everybody', hits a peak with the classic jack of 'Jumpin'', and closes out on the raw, percussive funk of David Morales & Slikk Tim's 'Bring the Funk'.