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ANNA and Vintage Culture Join Forces on Feel The Rhythm
A techno-driven rework of Brazilian samba percussion, built for dark rooms, peak hours and heavy sound systems
ANNA and Vintage Culture join forces on Feel The Rhythm, delivering a collaboration that fuses Brazilian rhythm with high-impact techno. The track arrives on Vintage Culture’s label, Affairs, and brings deep percussion, melodic tension and a powerful club identity shaped for global dancefloors.
From the opening bars, the single presents a clear purpose. Built on traditional Samba School grooves, the production uses officially licensed samples from Brazilian legend Sérgio Mendes. These sounds first appeared in DJ Cave’s underground classic Street Carnival. Now they return with a fresh design, polished for peak-time sets and festival environments.
Samba rebuilt for the club
The partnership between ANNA and Vintage Culture turns Brazilian percussion into a modern techno structure. Organic drums meet intense low-end pressure, while hypnotic textures add atmosphere and emotional weight. It is a fusion that keeps the roots visible, but presents them with contemporary energy.
The track sits comfortably between melodic techno and festival power. It is bold, direct and engineered for the late hours.
In a recent statement, ANNA described the track as “a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Sérgio Mendes, a worldwide icon who brought Brazilian soul and rhythm to the world.” She explained that the single had been road-tested in both B2B and solo sets around the world before release, making the official launch feel like the right moment to share it with the audience.
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A visual concept inspired by Brazil
The release includes a visual campaign that mixes carnival spirit with futuristic graphics. The artwork mirrors the musical idea: tradition and innovation working side-by-side. Carnival colors meet digital minimalism, outlining a unique artistic identity.
Vintage Culture: leading Brazil’s electronic rise
Vintage Culture has built one of the most successful careers in dance music. He topped the Billboard, Spotify and Beatport charts while earning multiple Diamond, Platinum and Gold certifications. His album Promised Land featured collaborations with The Temper Trap and Maverick Sabre, plus remixes from Solomun and Camelphat.
On stage, he has performed at Tomorrowland, EDC, Burning Man, Hï Ibiza and Wynn Las Vegas. His project Vintage Is A Festival sold out stadiums in Brazil, and his 2025 tour includes Coachella, Glastonbury, Creamfields, Movement Detroit and Awakenings.
Affairs: a label for forward-thinking club music
Affairs, founded by Vintage Culture, focuses on innovative electronic releases that blend emotion, culture and connection. The catalog includes tracks like Upon Your Skin and Get Naughty, with Feel The Rhythm reinforcing the label’s identity.
ANNA: intensity and precision
ANNA, born in Brazil and based in Lisbon, has become one of the most respected names in global techno. She has released on Drumcode, Afterlife and Mute Records, and remixed artists including Jon Hopkins, Depeche Mode and Lana Del Rey. Her performances at DC10, Hï Ibiza and Coachella brought worldwide attention to her hypnotic sound and technical precision.
A collaboration that pushes Brazilian sound forward
Feel The Rhythm brings Brazilian culture into modern club production. Samba percussion, melodic movement and heavy bass pressure create a hybrid that feels both classic and futuristic. It is a statement of identity, built for the global electronic circuit.
Feel The Rhythm is out now on Affairs.
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