Born out of an underground Buenos Aires party and first launched in 2008, ZZK Records has spent more than a decade at the forefront of Latin American music, carving out space for artists putting a futuristic (and often electronic) spin on classic rhythms and folklore traditions. Along the way, the label spread across the globe and helped launch a few stars-Nicola Cruz, Chancha VÃa Circuito, La Yegros and Son Rompe Pera among them-but ZZK's search for new artists, sounds and perspectives is never complete. ZZK Sound Vol. 4 brings together a fresh crop of talent from across Latin America, along with a pair of choice selections from veteran acts Maga Bo (Brazil) and Tremor (Argentina). Compiled by ZZK co-founder DJ Nim-the label's original A&R (and Chancha VÃa Circuito's older brother), he'd actually taken a five-year hiatus from the project prior to 2020-the compilation's origins can be traced back to the early days of the pandemic. As the world went into lockdown, he put out a call for submissions, and within three months, he'd received more than 1000 tracks. Nim literally listened to them all, whittling the pile down to his 11 favorites, and after hearing his selections, Grant C. Dull-another ZZK co-founder, who runs the label's day-to-day operations-couldn't believe his ears. Nim had done it again. There were no notes, and no changes to the tracklist. ZZK Sound Vol. 4 was quickly put into production. While previous ZZK Sound compilations were primarily focused on the club, Vol. 4 follows a deeper, more introspective path. It's not an ambient record-no ZZK release would be complete without drums-but the hypnotic rhythms here are far more concerned with the collective unconscious than the dancefloor. Opening with spellbinding tracks from Pawkarmayta and QOQEQA-both hailing from Perú-the compilation immediately exudes a sort of ritual magic, calling upon both African and indigenous musical traditions while tapping into modern electronic music and a uniquely Latin sense of mysticism. Sebuky, a native Ecuadorian currently stationed in Barcelona, adds a bit more low-end heft to the proceedings, and that percussive weight continues through the similarly transportive contributions of Mangle (Colombia), Cruzloma (Ecuador) and Selvagia (Perú/Argentina via México). Elsewhere, Yoyoyo transforms the cueca music of his native Chile, Akilin enlists American rapper Bomani Armah to help him explore Afro-Venezuelan traditions and Maga Bo's "Cadê Zé"-the first Brazilian track to ever appear on a ZZK release-is a bass-loaded (albeit undeniably spiritual) banger. Galo Vermelho (Argentina) delivers a polyrhythmic lesson in digital folklore, following in the footsteps of Buenos Aires outfit Tremor-one of the first acts ever signed to ZZK-who close out the compilation with a rousing bit of almost Lynchian revelry. At this point, few music fans need to be sold on the appeal of Latin music, but ZZK, which has been operating in this sphere long before the genre became the "next big thing," is dedicated to the idea that the potency of these sounds extends well beyond the pop charts. Hopping between continents and recontextualizing rhythmic lineages that date back centuries, ZZK Sound Vol. 4 is both an arresting snapshot of Latin America's electronic avant garde and a thrilling preview of it's next wave.
Release date:
                    May 20, 2022
                Label:
                    
                Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.
 
        
            Recommended equipment and accessories
- 
            
                                      Vinyl Care - Top PicksA selection of accesories to keep your turntable equipment & vinyl records in the best shape 
- 
            
                                      Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVOFeaturing a one-piece carbon fiber tonearm, precision-tuned motor, and a heavy steel platter with TPE damping, it ensures superior stability and sound quality. 
- 
            
                                      HumminGuru: Ultrasonic Vinyl Record CleanerAdvanced ultrasonic technology with customizable cleaning cycles and a large tank capacity to thoroughly remove dust, dirt, and contaminants 
- 
            
                                      Nobsound Little Bear T7 Tube PreampDelivers rich, warm audio through its high-quality vacuum tubes, featuring multiple inputs and adjustable gain 
- 
            
                                      Denon DP-400Featuring a high-precision, belt-driven mechanism and an adjustable tonearm that ensures optimal tracking and minimal resonance 
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
- 
            
                  Haley Heynderickx & Max Garcia Conover What of Our NatureFat Possum
 November 21, 2025
- 
            
                  Slash LIve At The S.e.r.p.e.n.t. Festival (Tri-Color 3Lp) [3xLP]Earmusic
 November 7, 2025
- 
            
                  TesseracT RADAR Soundtrack. [2xLP]Kscope
 December 5, 2025
- 
            
                  Home Counties HumdrumSubmarine Cat
 November 7, 2025
- 
            
                  The Warlocks The Manic Excessive Sounds OfCleopatra Records
 October 31, 2025
- 
            
                  Morgan Evans Steel TownSolrise Records
 March 20, 2026
- 
            
                  Stryper The Greatest Gift Of AllFrontiers New Recordings Physical Only
 November 21, 2025
- 
            
                  Cindy Lee Cat O' Nine TailsW.25Th
 October 31, 2025
- 
            
                  SILVANA ESTRADA VENDRAN SUAVES LLUVIASGlassnote Music
 December 12, 2025
- 
            
                  Hara The FalloutMascot
 January 23, 2026
- 
            
                  The Cribs Selling a VibePlay It Again Sam
 January 9, 2026
- 
            
                  Yawning Man Pavement EndsHeavy Psych Sounds
 November 21, 2025
- 
            
                  Florence + The Machine Everybody ScreamRepublic Records
 October 31, 2025
- 
            
                  Rammstein XXXIII 33 x Single [33xLP]Virgin Music
 November 14, 2025
 
                 
                         
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                
                 
                
                