The Lab Sessions announce guest DJs and playlists for 'Assemble' 08.

The first airing of Episode 8 took place on Friday, October 9th, 2020. You can listen to both episodes by using the Mixcloud players available below. Scientific Sound Asia acts as the central hub for underground electronic music in countries like India, China, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines, and various other parts of Asia.

The Lab Sessions (TLS) is an artistic electronic music collective from Bogotá, Colombia, aiming to establish connections through their performances and large-scale events, with the objective of presenting a genuine portrayal of the underground electronic music scene in Colombia.

At the same time, TLS delivers top-notch artistic content to a wide-ranging audience that includes both local residents and people from different nationalities. This demonstrates that exceptional music can be produced not just by international musicians but also by skilled Colombian artists.

Since 2016, TLS has been hosting events in various locations across South America, presenting their shows in a variety of outstanding venues and clubs. Among these venues are Octava, Klan 31, Teatron, KAPUTT, Vagabond, Bud-X Colombia, Top Secret Medellín, Armando Records, Céntrico, Mambo Alive, Sutton, Montibus Fest, Bassline events, TLS Parties, Euro Techno, Madame Garden (Cali), La Fabryka (Cali), Victoria, Masha, Vlak, Lede Club, and most recently at Groove and Dirty Sanchez in Quito, Ecuador.

Guest DJ (first hour) Benito Blanco.

Benito Blanco, a German DJ, has been involved in dance music for almost twenty years, being particularly drawn to electronic sounds since the age of 15 when he was first exposed to breakbeats and jungle music. His life's path was set once he became captivated by electronic music.

Since then, his primary focus has been on creating, performing, sharing, and promoting electronic music. He characterizes his music style as Deep Futuristic Tech Funk House. Benito Blanco is dedicated to propelling his music forward, constantly seeking new concepts and refining his style, and his rhythm will resonate deeply within you.

In addition to DJing at various venues and holding residencies such as the OZON club in Pforzheim, Germany, the "Heimspiel" at Hausbar in Bruchsal, Germany, and the Tropic Beach Bar in Rheinsheim, Germany, he has also travelled extensively. In August 2019, he embarked on a "Colombia tour" and had the chance to perform at various locations.

After Benito's captivating performance at Centrico in Bogota, his talent caught the attention of Christian Bustamente, a prominent figure in the music industry and a key member of the TLS (The Lab Sessions) crew. Impressed by Benito's unique style and musical prowess, Christian extended a special invitation for Benito to become part of the TLS team as an artist and scout for Germany and Europe.

Guest DJ (second hour) Owami Umsindo.

Owami Umsindo is a self-taught Musician and DJ who started making music in 1999 using synthesisers and cassettes. He then transitioned into digital music production in 2003 where he honed his unique sound and further taught himself more about the importance of music production and being a DJ. 

His ability to fuse electronic sounds with indigenous world music rhythms has allowed him to shape the sound of African dance music and work with various South African and international record producers bearing him the name Afro House king. House Music in South Africa is blossoming and Owami Umsindo continues with a refreshed Techy Afro style sound that is fast gaining traction all over the globe. 

The first hour, curated by Benito Blanco, centres on Minimal and Deep Tech alongside Deep House foundations. Tracks such as Fantasized by Toman and Newal from Akrill establish a restrained, groove-led opening, while House selections like Whateva and Shiznit keep the pacing steady and functional.

As the hour progresses, Tech House becomes more prominent through Just You by Cuartero and Da Revolution from Luuk Van Dijk. Deep House cuts from Philipp Gonzales and Markus Homm and Prunk maintain continuity, before the section closes with Missing in its vocal-led revamp, introducing a brief Vocal House moment.

The second hour, mixed by Owami Umsindo, shifts decisively into Afro House. Early selections such as Dreams and Tierra Linda set a rhythmic, percussive tone that carries through the majority of the hour, with consistent emphasis on groove and repetition.

Organic House and Downtempo appear briefly with Matuphumi in the Nenahalena remix, offering contrast before the set returns to Afro House through tracks like Unidos and Abangoni. The episode closes firmly within its Afro House framework, maintaining cohesion across both hours while clearly distinguishing each selector’s approach.

'Assemble' 08 by The Lab Sessions Crew.

Benito Blanco: (first hour).

Toman - Fantasized [We R House]

Ralph Falcon - Whateva (House Mixx) [Twisted America Records]

Akrill - Newal [Moan Recordings]

Cuartero - Just You [Hot Creations]

Luuk Van Dijk - Da Revolution [Dark Side Of The Sun]

Philipp Gonzales & Markus Homm - Got To Make It [Bondage Music]

Shroom - For Your Partner [Moan Recordings]

Prunk - Perception Of Groove [PIV Records]

Proctor - Shiznit [MoodyHouse Recordings]

Paddy Lee - Floral [Whoyostro]

Mattia Scolaro - Feeling Love [Moan Recordings]

Benny S & Luke Hazell Revamp - Missing [White Label]

Owami Umsindo: (second hour).

Owami Umsindo - Dreams (Unofficial) [Unreleased]

Joeski - Tierra Linda (Original Mix) [Maya Records]

Nuzu Deep, Wheeler Del Torro - I Want To Try Again (Fnx Omar Remix) [House Of African Spirits]

DJ Clock Feat. Kekelingo - Mudih [Universal Music South Africa]

Sgvo - Kata5 (Feat. Kususa) [Stay True Sounds]

Dan Buri, Packim, Nenahalena - Matuphumi (Nenahalena Remix) [Sol Selectas]

Paso Doble - Pythagorians (Main Mix) [MoBlack Records]

Hallex M - Unidos (Original Mix) [United Music Records]

Owami Umsindo X Soulpoizen - Abangoni (Original Mix) [Afrocentric Records]

Nkinga - The Alpha I (Original Mix) [House Afrika]

Listen on Mixcloud here.