Xenia, the ancient Greek code of hospitality, goes beyond host and guest, symbolising trust, recognition, and connection. Phran channels this spirit into his EP Xenia, linking with pioneers and emerging voices in Latin electronic music to explore connection as the core of his craft.

The opening track, Dura, pairs Phran with DJ Yirvin, the Venezuelan creator of “Hard Fusion,” & vocalist Chica Acosta. Their collaboration blends Caribbean intensity & diasporic energy, the word Dura itself evoking strength, sensuality & resistance.

A ver a ver, with Bazofia & Galanjah, merges trance, techno, and Changa rhythms, weaving 2000s baile funk and UK bass influences. Its lyrics celebrate feminine power on the dance floor. With Zarbak II, Florentino reimagines a 2010s dubstep fusion classic by Phran & Pocz, layering acid tones & modern weight while preserving its Latin/Caribbean roots.

Diveana, co-produced with DJ SOSA RD, reworks merengue & dembow rhythms into a forward-thinking club tool, fusing Dominican, Venezuelan & NYC energy. An unearthed track, Un Poquito, made in Caracas in 2009, blends Tecno-Merengue & UK dubstep, capturing the raw, spiritual essence of early underground bass.

DJ Pleads Zarbak II remix is Plead at his finest: rhythmically intricate & measured in approach, weaving around a heavy low end that will keep the club moving. It’s a masterful, tasteful remix to round things off.

In an era shaped by global sounds and migrations, Xenia embodies the connections that sustain underground music, reminding us that art flourishes not through algorithms or individualism, but through shared encounters across cultures and communities.

Artwork Ruben Garcia
Mixed by Phran & Ribes
Zarbak II mixed by Loric Sih
Zarbak II (DJ Plead Remix) mixed by DJ Plead

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