Friday, November 29, 2024 - Genre frontrunner AMÉMÉ has teamed up with breakthrough talent Franc Fala to deliver their first-ever collaboration: infectiously groovy, feel-good Afro house track ‘Wait For You’. Premiered at this year’s ADE during AMÉMÉ’s signature One Tribe event at Amsterdam’s infamous Shelter, the highly-anticipated linkup has already garnered early support from heavyweights including Black Coffee, Camelphat, Hugel, BLOND:ISH, Marco Carola, THEMBA and more, revealing both producers’ creativity and artistic prowess within the sound and across the scene.
The collaboration arrives amid what has undeniably been a landmark year for Afro house. This year’s IMS Business Report revealed that Afro house is soaring to new heights, climbing nine spots on the Beatport sales chart in just two years—a rise that shows no signs of slowing. No stranger to success within the genre, Franc Fala is fresh off the release of ‘Yamore’, one of the summer’s biggest hits, in collaboration with MoBlack and Salif Keita, featuring Benja (NL) and Cesária Évora. The track has amassed nearly 100M Spotify streams in under six months, with over 3.15M Shazams and widespread support across the circuit from scene frontrunners including Black Coffee, Mau P, &friends and more.
AMÉMÉ has been at the forefront of the Afro house sound well before the genre’s recent surge in popularity. His NYC-based party, One Tribe, and its affiliated label, One Tribe Records, have cemented his reputation as a driving force in the Afro house scene. This past year has been monumental for the West-African born, Brooklyn- and Berlin-based DJ and producer, with standout releases on Black Book Records, Realm Records, Defected Records’ sub-label One People and more. Revitalized this year, AMÉMÉ’s One Tribe signature event series has continued to touch down in new destinations around the globe. Officially relaunching in London at fabric, followed by a big splash for a quarterly residency at Shelter in Amsterdam, a homecoming date to Brooklyn’s House of Yes, and other recent One Tribe dates in Ibiza and Egypt, the next official One Tribe event is coming up at Art Basel in Miami. The year has also seen major sets at iconic parties such as Jamie Jones’ Paradise, Awakenings and Music On Festival in Amsterdam, London’s Junction 2 and multiple Ibiza shows alongside Fisher and Swedish House Mafia, Creamfields Chile, amongst others. Now, AMÉMÉ continues to champion emerging DJs and producers like Franc Fala, helping them make their indelible mark.
“When AMÉMÉ and I first started working on this track, we immediately felt the power of the guitar and percussion together. There’s something about that rhythm—simple but full of energy—that grabs you right away,” says Franc Fala. “We couldn’t stop sending the file back and forth. Every time we added a new touch, we found ourselves falling deeper into the track, more obsessed with the idea.”
“When Franc first sent me the first draft , and I heard the guitar riffs, I knew we had something to play with here,” says AMÉMÉ. “But it wasn’t until we were done with the track I realized what we created—and when I listened back—I felt like it transported me.”
The release brings the duo together for an audial journey that blends captivating rhythmics, vibrant riffs and sultry vocals for a rich sonic offering perfectly crafted to radiate warmth and ignite a feel-good atmosphere. Having already done a number in both Franc Fala and AMÉMÉ’s sets over the past few months, ‘Wait For You’ is set to continue to command dance floors worldwide.
“In AMÉMÉ, I saw the same drive that pushes me forward. It’s the kind of passion that doesn’t just fuel the track, but also the friendship between us. It’s not just about the track anymore; it’s about the journey we’re on together,” Franc Fala adds. “Whatever happens with this one, the experience has been worth it. And we’re just getting started.”
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Franc Fala is a pivotal figure in Amsterdam’s new wave of underground talent, known for his melodramatic and groove-focused sound. Over the past few years, he has developed a distinct signature—unorthodox, emotionally charged ,and rhythmic—that has been resonating within the city’s underground club community. Franc’s journey has seen him performing at some of Amsterdam’s most iconic venues, including Shelter, Het Sieraad, and De Marktkantine. Now, Franc’s sights are set on breaking borders and making an impact on the international stage.
With the success of his latest hit, 'Yamore,' Franc Fala has solidified his position as a formidable force in the electronic music world. The track, a collaboration with MoBlack, SalifKeita, Benja, and Cesária Evora, has surpassed 35 million streams on Spotify, capturing the essence of Franc's ability to merge diverse influences into a cohesive, club-ready anthem. The production process, which spanned over a year and a half, exemplifies Franc’s meticulous approach and commitment to perfection. The track’s powerful second half, with its big stage energy, took center stage when played at the Brooklyn Mirage—a moment that Franc describes as both surreal and defining.
Driven by the element of surprise and a refusal to be boxed into one genre, Franc Fala’s sound is a dynamic blend of Afro-house, melodic, and beyond. He believes in transcending musical boundaries and creating something unexpected, which keeps his audience engaged and on their toes. This artistic philosophy is summed up in his own words: “To transcend the daily. To enlighten the things worth remembering.”
Franc’s upcoming projects include new releases on Armada, where he continues to refine a style that’s both Afro and groove-focused yet constantly innovative. He is also working on fresh collaborations and preparing for a series of shows later this year, which will bring his unique sound to a wider audience. As he continues to build on the momentum of 'Yamore,' Franc is poised to make waves worldwide. Keep an eye out for Franc Fala as he takes his signature sound and stage presence to the next level, one track and one stage at a time.
Specializing in Afro-leaning electronic music, AMÉMÉ’s DJ sets are eclectic, diverse and pay musical tribute to his West African heritage. In the studio he is equally dynamic and adept, seeing releases via his One Tribe label finding their way to Black Coffee. He’s seen his music signed to top labels including Armada, Crosstown Rebels, Cercle and Abracadabra. He has delivered his unique brand of “AMÉMÉ House” to every corner of the world, taking the stage at marquee festivals such as Coachella, Tomorrowland, Creamfields, CRSSD, Awakenings, Lightning In A Bottle, Electric Forest, all of the iconic clubs in Ibiza, and more in every major city. AMÉMÉ will be hosting his own percussion-fueled rituals on dance floors across the world for many years to come, uniting the global community and reminding us that we are all One Tribe.
About Armada Music
Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world. Founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron (CEO) and David Lewis, the label manages an ever-growing catalog of over 40,000 tracks, built up across twenty-plus years of specialized dance music exploitation.
Representing artists such as Armin van Buuren, ARTY, D.O.D, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Loud Luxury, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tensnake, THEMBA and Yulia Niko, Armada Music amasses more than one billion streams per month, airplay on leading radio outlets such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM, and top positions in the world’s most notable charts. The label also takes great pride in major achievements such as Armin van Buuren’s GRAMMY nomination for ‘This Is What It Feels Like’, Loud Luxury and Brando’s ‘Body’ surpassing one billion streams on Spotify and breaking artists such as Lost Frequencies into global stardom.
Across offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London and Laren (NL), Armada Music offers a truly global appeal to its growing roster. The label has its own club, radio studio and multiple production studios, and hosts various live formats. Producer platform Armada University, which offers educational products and opportunities, shows the label’s sustained effort to nurture the next wave of talent.
In 2023, Armada Music launched BEAT Music Fund, the world’s first dance music investment company, that acquires catalogs with the mission of honoring, representing and reinvigorating them. BEAT’s portfolio will continue to grow; in the first six months following its launch, BEAT acquired the catalogs of, among others, electronic music star ARTY, house and techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, legendary NYC-based house label King Street Sounds and chart-topping producers Chocolate Puma.
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