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Chuckie Talks J Balvin Collab, ‘Machika’
Chuckie at Exchange LA on Oct. 6, 2017. (Source: Facebook)
Dutch legend Chuckie recently spoke with Billboard about co-producing J Balvin, Jeon, and Anitta‘s international club anthem, “Machika.”
The track, which is currently No. 14 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart, was also produced by Dutch trio ChildsPlay and frequent Balvin collaborator Sky Rompiendo El Bajo.
In the interview, Chuckie explains that the foundation of “Machika” isn’t reggaeton like some listeners may think. Instead, it’s rooted in a Dutch Caribbean house style called “bubbling.”
“Bubbling was born in the late 1980s when DJ Moortje, a Netherlands-based DJ from Curacao, accidentally speeded up a dancehall track during a club set …,” Billboard writes. “The rhythms of Jamaica [including reggaeton instigator dembow] have been favorites in the Netherlands,” Chuckie says. “Bubbling changed the speed to almost double the tempo.”
“The sound of ‘Machika’ is [the sound] of the evolution of bubbling … A lot of the grooves are sounds I was using back in the ’90s. It’s kind of reinvented itself for this new generation of kids.”
Along with his experience in the style, Chuckie also recognized the importance of mashing different cultures.
“Now with the Internet, we’re all world citizens; [through music] we get to learn about other cultures and I think that’s beautiful,” Chuckie says. “They know that whatever I’m going to send them sounds different. It’s nice to have different flavors in a genre. That keeps it interesting for everyone.”
According to Billboard, “Machika” has been rumored to be in the running to be used as a World Cup song. That makes sense, given the track’s high energy, fusion of cultures, and international appeal.
Watch the video for “Machika” above download the track and its remixes on DJcity.
Related: J Balvin, Jeon, and Anitta Drop New Single and Video, ‘Machika’
J Balvin, Jeon, and Anitta Drop New Single and Video, ‘Machika’
Following his crossover hit “Mi Gente,” J Balvin has joined Aruban newcomer Jeon and Brazilian singer Anitta for an international anthem, “Machika.”
The track features production from The Netherlands’ Chuckie and ChildsPlay and Colombia’s Sky Rompiendo El Bajo. The latter is a frequent collaborator of Balvin’s, having produced hits like “Safari,” “Bobo,” and “Ginza.”
Along with the track, J Balvin, Jeon, and Anitta also dropped a post-apocalyptic-style video, which was shot in Colombia.
Watch above and download the “Machika” on DJcity.
Related: Watch Major Lazer’s ‘Buscando Huellas’ Video Feat. J Balvin and Sean Paul
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