TuneLab
Moneyama
Keep Hush Live Berlin: Kikelomo Takeover
In the age of algorithm playlists, Moneyama’s set at Keep Hush Live Berlin for the Kikelomo Takeover is a reminder that crate-digging still has soul. This isn’t just hip-hop; it’s a globe-trotting, BPM-hopping journey through sound, and we’re here for every detour. The vibe is intimate and curated, with Moneyama weaving between decades and styles without missing a beat, in that classic Berlin bunker setting. With a BPM average of 139 but a range from 91 to 176, this set is all about dynamic shifts, anchored in keys like 6A and 12A for smooth transitions.
The energy is bass-heavy, with lows averaging 0.65, creating a warm, enveloping feel, while mids (0.26) provide crispness and highs (0.06) add subtle detail. Moneyama’s mixing is narrative-driven, using long intros and outros to build stories, like the 9-minute opener '2 Chainz - Watch Out'. It’s a masterclass in pacing, keeping us on our toes with genre blends that feel both nostalgic and forward-thinking. 2 Chainz's 'Watch Out' sets a luxurious, trap-inflected tone, while CHAPTER11's 'Tell Me' offers a moodier, electronic pivot.
The Floating Points remix of Headie One's 'Back to Basics' with Skepta is a standout, blending UK drill with ambient textures for a cerebral highlight. Kelela's 'Happy Ending' brings ethereal R&B, and Asake's 'Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)' injects Afrobeat energy, with Baddest Dj Tino's 'Tipsyy Street Vibes' adding raw mixtape flair. Each track is a carefully placed piece in a larger mosaic of urban sound. Starting with the swagger of '2 Chainz - Watch Out', the set peaks with the genre-blending 'Back to Basics' remix, and closes on the dancehall vibes of Vybz Kartel's 'It Bend Like Banana', a perfect end to a worldly ride that defies simple categorization.