8 Tracks: For Dreamy Sundays With Haai

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One of the most interesting newcomers to emerge from London's burgeoning dance music scene is HAAi. The disc jockey come producer amassed a reputation for grinding her teeth on Dalston's Ridley Road behind the decks before being recruited as the latest to host a residency at Phonox. Since then she has moved from strength to strength in a commando fashion, taking the city by storm.

Most recently she has turned her attention the launch of a new label named similarly to her early party at Ridley Road Market Bar, Coconut Beats. The future looks bright and starry eyed for a girl very much in demand.

See her selections below:

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Rupert Clervaux & Beatrice Dillon - Ii

Clerveaux and Dillon’s musical partnership has been a fruitful one. The subtle, repetition and use of tuned percussion in this short track
gives it everything it needs.

Rupert Clervaux & Beatrice Dillon - Ii

Clerveaux and Dillon’s musical partnership has been a fruitful one. The subtle, repetition and use of tuned percussion in this short track
gives it everything it needs.
Francis Bebey : Sangara (1976)

I love how happy and almost highlife this track is. Bebey always had a knack for making you feel good with his music.
The Funkees- Break Through

Man I played this record to death when I first bought it. One of the best rhythm sections in Nigerian funk in my opinion.
Barney Wilen - Zombizar

This is definitely the most poppy/accessible tune on Wilen’s record “Moshi”, the guy knew how to make some pretty psychedelic
jazz. I really love the how the baseline repeats and kind of hops along through the whole track. Great Sunday listening.
Solomon Ilori & His Afro Drum Ensemble - Igbesi Aiye (Song Of Praise To God)

Both sides of this record bare some smooth saxophoney jazz. I have opened many a coconut beats party back in the day with this tune.
Happy Meals - May You Be The Mother, May You Be The Sun

This track has an epically noise intro which I love, but once you get to the meat n veg the it really is something else. Hypnotic in both it’s rhythm and melody, this is the kind of tune to close your eyes and lay on the floor to.
Benjamin Brunn - On A Return [Kimochi]

I don’t know all that much about Brunn but this is one dreamy album. Repetitive bursts of arpeggiated synth with a super subtle beat. perfect.
Leisure Connection 'Jungle Dancing'

I’ve been a fan of these guys for some time. One half of Peaking Lights, which comes across in this dub burner.