Kick off your week in the best way possible with this absolute heater of a track.

Are you a sucker for that slower, yet incredibly groovy music that’s making the rounds worldwide? We’ve got good news: Orsay and Kotiēr have joined forces for ‘1886‘, a studio collaboration that took shape between Paris and Ibiza, marking another strong release on BLOND:ISH’s respected Abracadabra imprint.

And what’s more, the track came together organically. “‘1886’ with Orsay began as a friendship“, says Kotiēr. “We met in Paris last May, and one afternoon I walked into his flat when he was playing with some unusual synth sounds. Something about it immediately captivated me. I sat down next to him at his laptop and we started throwing ideas around, gradually filling out the track together (…). We are thrilled it found a home on Abracadabra.“

With the characteristic Afro House beat with a ton of oomph and some of the warmest sub basses out there, ‘1886’ starts off strong — and only builds on that throughout its duration. Offbeat plucks, analogue leads, and tons of tension, are accompanied by quite the vocal, taking us back in time a couple decades.

All in all, the track is a very solid contender for Afro tune of the year, given the way that it nails building on simplicity with just the right changes, textures, and playful games. We ourselves have had this tune on repeat since it came out on Friday.

Listen to Orsay and Kotiēr‘s brand-new ‘1886’, by hitting the ‘Play‘ button on the Spotify player below. Also,  to support the release on your platform of choice. Be sure to follow our page to stay up to date on the latest news and views regarding our beloved Dance music industry.