Samba Meets the Dancefloor: Mozambo, Maz & Martinho da Vila Unite on No Embalo da Vila
- Laureen
- 2 hours ago
- 2 min read
French duo Mozambo team up with Maz (BR) on No Embalo da Vila, a new tribal-inflected afro house single out now on Dawn Patrol. Known for blending Afro-house, disco and deep rhythmic energy, Mozambo have refined their sound into a hypnotic peak-time groove that feels rooted and expansive.
No Embalo da Vila rides on evocative guitar motifs and chugging drums, anchored by a vocal that channels joy and movement across the arrangement. The track takes inspiration from classic Brazilian musicality, bridging electronic intensity with enduring cultural warmth.
The release features participation from Martinho da Vila, one of Brazil’s most revered samba composers and vocalists, whose legacy stretches back to the golden era of samba and MPB, bringing a depth of heritage to the record. Da Vila’s contribution adds historical resonance beneath the track’s forward-looking production. Samba Meets the Dancefloor: Mozambo, Maz & Martinho da Vila Unite on No Embalo da Vila
Joining the collaboration is Maz (BR), a Brazilian DJ/producer and founder of the Dawn Patrol label. Maz has helped shape contemporary Afro-house with a catalogue of Beatport chart-topping releases and a global touring presence, infusing the track with his own perspective on samba-informed electronic music.
No Embalo da Vila marks a meeting point of worlds: Mozambo’s cross-continental house sensibilities, Da Vila’s deep samba tradition, and Maz’s Brazilian club influence. It’s a rhythmic statement built for both dance floors and wide-ranging playlists, celebrating the dynamism of Afro-influenced electronic music today.
Rather than chasing novelty, this remix leans into continuity: a conversation between generations, scenes and sensibilities. It is a record that trusts its source material and the musicians behind it, and in doing so, feels quietly powerful.
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MOZAMBO, MARTINHO DA VILA, MAZ (BR) – NO EMBALO DA VILA
01. NO EMBALO DA VILA
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