I’ve been knowing Mallorca resident Kiko Navarro for many years now, in fact we used to be in the same international management group in the late 90s when I was part of the Whipped Creem production trio. Since then the smart man has impressed me numerous times and so he does again with the deliverance of his brand new album on BBE. Announced in late 2016 with the single ‘All Because Of You’, described as “a future classic” (CJ Mackintosh) and “absolutely necessary” (Soul Clap),‘Everything Happens For A Reason’ is an album that can be played anywhere-in a car stereo, in a club, at a pool, you name it! A highly respected artist for many years now, Kiko is also a name synonymous with the Balearic House sound, thanks to his residencies at Space & Pacha as well as his countless productions and remixes.‘Everything Happens For A Reason’ displays a dizzying array of musical flavours, with guest appearances from DJ Spen, Boris Dlugosch or multi-instrumentalist Gabriele Poso. Within a framework of warm, soulful House music, Kiko explores afro-latin rhythms, broken beats, nu-jazz and straight up Chi cago-inspired acid.A deep re-imagining ofMaze & Frankie Beverly’s 80s classic ‘Twilight’, irrepressible floor-filler ‘I Can Show You The Way’ and a new orchestral version of his 2007 classic ‘Soñando Contigo’ are among the immediate highlights, but this album is so much more than the sum of its parts. ‘Everything Happens For A Reason’ is essential-and you clearly can believe what I say!
4.5 out of 5
Reviewed by MANNIX
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