The convergence of two Brazilian electronic music powerhouses, Vintage Culture and ANNA for ‘Feel the Rhythm’, is a landmark moment. It celebrates both their shared heritage and their global dominance. Vintage Culture (Lukas Ruiz) has ascended rapidly to become one of the world’s most sought-after House DJs. He consistently headlines festivals like Tomorrowland and maintains high-profile residencies in Ibiza and Las Vegas, all while pushing his influential Só Track Boa brand.
Meanwhile, the Lisbon-based, Brazilian-born ANNA has carved out a distinct and revered career. She effortlessly shapeshifts between hypnotic, peak-time techno (on labels like Afterlife and Drumcode) and evocative ambient work (like her acclaimed debut album Intentions). Their latest collaboration, ‘Feel The Rhythm‘ on Vintage Culture’s own Affairs Records, unites these two distinct careers. It offers a powerful sonic bridge that fuses their contemporary club precision with the vibrant, traditional percussion of their Brazilian roots.
Vintage Culture and ANNA’S ‘Feel the Rhythm’
The track builds an irresistible, classic Samba School percussion groove. This element is a direct, authentic tribute to Brazilian musical heritage. Notably, the track incorporates officially licensed samples from two classics by the Brazilian legend Sérgio Mendes. This gives the rhythmic foundation a profound historical and cultural depth.
Crucially, the track incorporates officially authorized samples from DJ Cave’s underground hit ‘Street Carnival‘,”. It successfully reinvents these sounds for a new generation of electronic fans. The song masterfully builds on the rhythmic foundation, overlaid with ANNA’s characteristically hypnotic and emotional production and the club precision that defines Vintage Culture’s style.
This traditional rhythm is then encased in a contemporary techno hybrid. You hear hypnotic, layered sound merging with punchy, melodic club production. The result is a track that honors the past while simultaneously charting the future of global dance music. It is a powerful hybrid of contemporary techno that captures the vibrant energy of today’s Brazilian dance music while paying tribute to the country’s musical roots.
This single is a landmark release that expertly distills the vibrant soul of Brazil into a track built for the global stage. The duo’s success lies in their flawless merger, all driven by an authentic, reinjected percussion groove. This track, delivered with powerful cultural flair on Affairs Records, is a testament to the fact that their artistry is constantly evolving. As both Vintage Culture and ANNA continue to dominate festival main stages like Tomorrowland, Coachella, and Awakenings, their next moves are guaranteed to shape the future of electronic music. Be sure to follow both artists and the Affairs label immediately—you won’t want to miss the rhythm of their next chapter.
You can listen to ANNA and Vintage Culture – ‘Feel the Rhythm‘ below!