West African Afro-House sensation AMÉMÉ has marked a significant milestone in his career with his debut on BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix series. Aired on August 17th, 2024, and now available for on-demand streaming on BBC Sounds, this mix underscores AMÉMÉ’s influential role in the global electronic music scene.
Hosted by the esteemed Pete Tong, the Essential Mix series is a revered platform for electronic music tastemakers to showcase their unique sounds over 120 minutes of expertly curated mixes. AMÉMÉ’s debut installment is no exception, delivering a masterclass in his signature AMÉMÉ House Style. As he seamlessly blends rich cultural heritage with pulsing club vibes, his trailblazing spirit takes center stage.
AMÉMÉ’s Essential Mix is a deep dive into his distinctive musical fingerprint. Afro-house beats mingle with cleverly reworked favorites and fresh exclusives, all reflecting his intriguing refusal to be pinned down by genre.
From start to finish, the tracklist is packed with hits.
1. Kairos – Collé
2. Nase – Siraba (AMÉMÉ’s Touch)
3. Hail From Mali – NenaHalena x Wassolou Benkain
4. Artifact – Monkey Safari
5. Power – AMÉMÉ ft Mario Charo
6. Wild Animal – AMÉMÉ
7. Ando High – Tom & Collins & AMÉMÉ
8. La Mezcla – Michel Cleis (AMÉMÉ Remix)
9. Agolo – Angelique Kidjo (AMÉMÉ Remix)
10. Torero – AMÉMÉ
11. Mi Pen – Birds of Mind (AMÉMÉ Remix)
12. Y Que Tengo (Nhii, Harji, Mat Brooker) – Joeski Remix
13. Finding Lola – Luke Alessi
14. A Little Bit of Love – Serge Devant (AMÉMÉ’s Reimagined Version)
15. I Want to Be Where You At – Michael Jackson (AMÉMÉ’s Reimagined Version)
16. To The Moon – AMÉMÉ
17. Furaha & Furaha – Paso Doble, Wilson Kentura (AMÉMÉ Remix)
18. Dramatic – Bontan & Lazarusman
19. AMAPHUPHO – Onset Music Group (AMÉMÉ’s Reimagined Version)
20. Sai – Kanda Bongo Man (AMÉMÉ Edit)
21. Balafonera – AMÉMÉ (Work Acapella Mix)
22. Heaven or Not – Diplo, River Starr ft Kareen Lomax (AMÉMÉ Remix)
23. Super Human – Kronan ft Niniola (AMÉMÉ’s Reimagined Version)
This debut on Essential Mix follows a string of recent successes for AMÉMÉ, including notable releases like Atalakou / Torero on Chris Lake’s Black Book Recordings and NEVER on Gorgon City’s REALM Records. His Latin fusion track Ando High with Tom & Collins, released on Insomniac Records, has also been well-received.
AMÉMÉ’s One Tribe event series continues to captivate audiences worldwide, with recent and upcoming shows at fabric London, Shelter in Amsterdam, and clubs in Ibiza and Egypt. The series will return to New York’s House of Yes on September 14th. This summer, AMÉMÉ has graced major festivals including Awakenings, Tomorrowland Belgium, Sonus, and Audio Obscura, maintaining a significant presence at iconic Ibiza venues such as Lee Burridge’s All Day I Dream, Jamie Jones’ Paradise, and Bedouin’s Saga.
AMÉMÉ’s influence extends beyond the studio and festival circuits. You can hear the Afrobeat pulse in his DJ sets, where freaky international flavors mingle with high-energy electronic rhythm. Afro-house music’s future looks bright with him at the helm, churning out hits on labels like Armada, Crosstown Rebels, and Cercle, and getting crowds moving at iconic festivals and clubs. By crusading for a unified global dance music community, AMÉMÉ shows us that we’re all in this together, bound by the one thing that truly understands us – music.