With ‘MARS,’ Farhot steps onto the dance-floor with an electrifying new energy. As the first single from his upcoming project RAQS (105-118BPM), ‘MARS’ is a masterclass in cultural fusion a vibrant blend of big beat, house, and hip-hop, anchored by a hypnotic vocal sample from Somali legends 4Mars’ ‘Tilman Baa Lagu Socdaa.’
Afghanistan-born and Hamburg-based, Farhot has long been known for his deft hand at weaving the personal with the universal. His earlier work, from co-creating with soul singer Nneka to producing for heavyweight names like Giggs, Kano, and Isaiah Rashad, has always carried a distinct fingerprint: warm, textured, and deeply human. With ‘MARS,’ he evolves again, dialing up the tempo without losing an ounce of emotional weight.
The track is a joyous collision of tradition and innovation. High-energy rhythms pulsate under the rich, soulful sample, creating a soundscape that feels both rooted and futuristic. Farhot isn’t just producing a club track – he’s crafting a journey that connects continents, eras, and genres with seamless ease.
As co-founder of the influential Kabul Fire Records and half of the dynamic production duo Die Achse (alongside Bazzazian), Farhot continues to push boundaries. ‘MARS’ is more than a teaser for RAQS – it’s a statement of intent: vibrant, borderless, and deeply committed to the idea that music is a language that speaks to everyone.
If ‘MARS’ is any indication of what’s to come, RAQS could well be another milestone in a career already rich with them, a reminder that on Farhot’s dancefloor, everyone’s invited.
Martin Madigan
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