Leo Justi

Everything fits in Leo Justi’s sound. The Rhythms from the most distant places intertwine and everything works: old school hip-hop beats, English 90’s Electronica, African Kuduro and the fresh and rising moombahton are part of his kaleidoscopic sound. It is a musical favela. Born, raised and resident of Rio, the 25 year old DJ and producer has always liked the beats of the Brazilian ghetto, learning how to mash them with the influence of indie clubs, his parents (both erudite musicians) and his rocker youth. That is how the style he calls Heavy Baile was born.

“I like something more ghetto, heavier”, Leo says. And there are more people in the world that do. His remixes have been in the blogosphere since 2010, with high achievements in websites such as Hype Machine. Leo has remixed the American rapper Blaqstarr and the French duo Tambour Battant. In 2011, his remix for “Caravan”, by Savage Skulls, was recommended by Diplo – the DJ and producer who has worked with artists of every kind from MIA to Beyoncé. Now Leo is saving miles. After a run of playing in New York clubs (Gold Whistle, Stuff the Turkey), he went to India in the end of 2011. “It was surreal”, Leo says, “We recorded phenomenal percussionists, and singers achieving impressive tones from their throats”. All was done for a new album by an icon of the 00 decade. Who? We have to wait for the release – still in 2012! – and see. It will be worth it.

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STRAUSZ – Garoto Nacional EP

Strausz - Garoto Nacional EP

If original electronic music in Brazil is in a fertile moment, Strausz is without a doubt one of the big new names. “Garoto Nacional” is the second EP by the producer from Rio de Janeiro, it grabs you not only for its obvious danceable purpose, but also for the aesthetical reference blend. “Garoto Nacional” offers a plateful of Chinese pop, with a lot of reverb, retro samples, grooves and an intense bass line. The producers invited to recreate “Garoto Nacional” came from the three corners of the world. The first is brought by the also Penetra artist Leo Justi, introducing his Heavy Baile to the compact. The second is a filthy dubstep reinterpretation by Circuitbored from New Jersey, with low-end bass and massive distortions. The third remix is brought by the trio Mjolnir from Jakarta, giving us a classy funky air with synths of any house/nu-disco song. The release finishes with ‘Ad Infinitum’ showing a little of what this unique producer will bring us in the future.


This is an Open Source release. Want to remix any of the original tracks?

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