Côte d’Ivoire is KORIA GR's second release and a really important one! The track hit #32 on Traxsource Afro House Top 100, which shows it's really hit home with fans who appreciate genuine sound. The heart of the song is in the percussion. Recorded live at Torpedo Productions Studio in Paris, a percussionist from the Ivory Coast played traditional rhythms from his homeland. That's where the track's name comes from: it's a nod of respect and shows a with the music's cultural roots.
Côte d’Ivoire is KORIA GR's second release and a really important one! The track hit #32 on Traxsource Afro House Top 100, which shows it's really hit home with fans who appreciate genuine sound. The heart of the song is in the percussion. Recorded live at Torpedo Productions Studio in Paris, a percussionist from the Ivory Coast played traditional rhythms from his homeland. That's where the track's name comes from: it's a nod of respect and shows a with the music's cultural roots.
The person behind this is Nikos Koriatopoulos, also known as KORIA GR, a DJ and producer with almost 30 years in electronic music, in Greece and around Europe. He started in the mid-90s with the Greek electronic band Total Chaos, releasing LPs and singles.
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In 1999, he moved to the Netherlands and co-founded Galactika, playing shows in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. Around 2003, he started his solo project Q-bik, putting out EPs and remixes with Next Dimension Music. Later, in 2009, he made Nsquared, a live act with DJs, singers, and musicians, that put out an EP. KORIA GR is the most refined stage: a project focused on deep house and lounge, where experience, rhythm, and respect for musical roots are clear in every track. “Côte d’Ivoire” isn't trying to be fancy; it speaks through its vibe, culture, and careful listening.
In 1999, he moved to the Netherlands and co-founded Galactika, playing shows in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. Around 2003, he started his solo project Q-bik, putting out EPs and remixes with Next Dimension Music. Later, in 2009, he made Nsquared, a live act with DJs, singers, and musicians, that put out an EP. KORIA GR is the most refined stage: a project focused on deep house and lounge, where experience, rhythm, and respect for musical roots are clear in every track. “Côte d’Ivoire” isn't trying to be fancy; it speaks through its vibe, culture, and careful listening.
