KAZAKH ELECTRONIC STAR IMANBEK RALLIES SIDE-BY-SIDE ENIGMATIC US ANDROGYNOUS, ROCK-TINGED GENIUS LP ON NEW SINGLE ‘FIGHTER’

This year, one brought the first-ever Grammy to Kazakhstan with his 'Roses' remix, streamed over a billion times and went multi-platinum worldwide. The other wrote hits for pop superstars like Rihanna, Cher and Celine Dion before she finally conquered the charts and radio in 18 countries with her songs such as 'Lost in You'. LP is also an important figure for the LGBTI + community as well. With 'Fighter' producer and DJ Imanbek and singer-songwriter LP are now releasing their first single together: A healing hymn for all fighters who look back on a failed relationship - and still do not lose hope.

"It is tough to explain to the world how excited I am to be part of such a unique collaboration with LP. Although I am, and I used to be a huge fan of LP and her voice way before we happened to release a single together, the way she designs her songs with emotions that unite so many music lovers is just one in a million. I literally can't wait to share Fighter with fans. This song must be heard," says Imanbek. "I've been excited for Fighter to be released the moment Imanbek sent me the track several months ago. This song is truly special to me, and I couldn't be prouder of this amazing collaboration with Imanbek!" adds LP.

For the common single, Imanbek and LP skillfully bring together what distinguishes the two exceptional artists. The refined and detailed songwriting of LP meets the unique producer skills of Imanbek. Up-tempo beats and bass, on the one hand, emotional lyrics on the other.

"Don't make it seem like I walked away / don't ever doubt my desire / I took a beating I took your love / like a fighter", sings LP to atmospheric acoustic guitars, before tight beats soon join their intimate performance, making 'Fighter' the ultimate break-up track that makes it much easier to forget. All of this makes 'Fighter' an exciting collaboration between two of the most exciting artists on the current music scene, who have shaped and changed their respective genres in their own unique way.

LP rose to international fame with 2017's 'Lost on You'. The album's title track hit No. 1 in 18 countries and has recently surpassed one billion streams. It was certified Diamond in Mexico and France, 4x Platinum in Italy, Platinum in Greece and Poland, Gold in Belgium, and Switzerland. In December 2018, LP released Heart to Mouth featuring the singles' Girls Go Wild' and 'Recovery.' 'Girls Go Wild,' Italy's most-played radio hit of all of 2019. Her most recent singles, 'The One that You Love' (40 million combined streams), 'How Low Can You Go' (12 million combined streams) and 'One Last Time' (15 million combined streams), are all in anticipation of her upcoming album Churches in October.

Imanbek, aka Imanbek Zeikenov, is from the small town of Aksu in Kazakhstan. In 2019 he wrote history with his remix of 'Roses' when he was just 20 years old. With his rework of the song by SAINt JHN, he landed in the top 5 of the Billboard charts, reached the top of the charts in countries all over the planet, and was awarded Gold and multi-platinum status, as well as receiving a Grammy. A worldwide reputation and collaboration with superstars such as Rita Ora, Usher, Sean Paul, David Guetta, Tory Lanez, Gunna and a 'Roses' remix with J Balvin impressively underline Imanbek's influence and standing - the new single 'Fighter' accentuates that once again.

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GERMAN PRODUCER ALEX BREITLING RETURNS TO PURIFIED RECORDS WITH HIS UPLIFTING 'LILIE' EP

German melodic producer Alex Breitling has become synonymous with sunshine-infused house music that helps to lift spirits with its light hearted nature. Delivering his two-track ‘Lilie’ EP on Purified Records, Alex displays his production prowess with a further insight into his soaring and uplifting sound.

Whisking the listener away from their troubles, ‘Lilie’ provides a sonic escape across its duration. Travelling across a peaceful soundscape, Alex incorporates gentle piano keys and an array of joyful samples. Flowing into ‘Faith’, Alex captures the essence of summer, blending gentle chords and synths to achieve a blissful melodic production. Harnessing the ability to soothe with his feel-good instrumental arrangements, Alex’s tunes resonate with people all around the globe and he continues to raise the bar with every release.

Embarking on his musical career at the age of 18, Alex Breitling began DJing in local clubs in his hometown of Koblenz, Germany. In 2012, he made the decision to work with his first DAWs to begin producing his own tracks. Taking piano lessons to add depth to his repertoire, Alex released ‘Lift Up’ via Armada Records, which pushed his name out into the global dance circuit and brought in new bookings across Germany. Moving from strength to strength in 2020, he released EPs on Monaberry, Zehn Records and became a part of the Purified Records family. With a stunning array of releases on Purified, including his ‘Moonlight’ EP and his ‘Arosa’ EP, with every release Alex Breitling delivers timeless creations that give further insight into his melodic mind. Follow Alex on his socials below for more.

WOMADEWHO RELEASE THE EXQUISITE CLUB MIX OF "SUMMER" AS WELL AS THE BBC RADIO ESSENTIAL MIX 1

Currently in the midst of one of their most rigorous world tours since forming almost twenty years ago, Tomas Høffding, Jeppe Kjellberg and Tomas Barfod are on a three-man mission to shake off the woes of the past eighteen months and make 2021 their most prolific and memorable year to date.

Following the critically acclaimed release of Mermaids back in May, which came alongside the announcement of a brand new WhoMadeWho album due in 2022, the past few months has seen the eccentric Danish trio tick off an impressive number of career milestones, including a stunning live performance for Cercle at the Abu Simbel World Heritage site in Egypt and a stirring debut outing for BBC Radio 1’s hallowed Essential Mix series, to name but a few.

Now, with their second album single Summer continuing to dominate airwaves and tastemaker playlists the world over, WhoMadeWho drop a dynamic, up-tempo Club Mix to accompany the beautifully introspective, tripped-out original production.

First broadcast during their recent BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix and road-tested to incredible reception at multiple stops on their on-going world tour, WhoMadeWho’s Club Mix of Summer sees the Danish outfit add their inimitable late night twist to the beautifully crafted down-tempo record, as they introduce chugging rhythms and spellbinding, cosmic synths to the dreamy hypnotic soundscapes and ethereal toplines of the original.

Speaking about the Club Mix, WhoMadeWho commented:

"The Summer Club Mix is a special flower for us… Since the original song has a very strong identity, we wanted to maintain that feeling while adding more electronic elements. Normally we let other artists do our remixes, but with this one we had a particular vision and had to give it a shot. After a fun week in the studio at the beginning of July, we started testing it out in the clubs while touring. We kept updating the remix after every show until very shortly before the final deadline, to get it just right. In the end we made it work to everyone’s satisfaction… With a catchy riff, an uplifting beat and sufficient space in the arrangement to let the song breathe. We sincerely hope you’ll enjoy it!" – WhoMadeWho 

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