Influences: The Tracks Shaping REMIXIA’s Afro Electronic Sound
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London-based duo REMIXIA step forward with their debut release on Connected, unveiling ‘Floating’ earlier this month. Made up of Emilia Boateng and Rebecca Adomakoh, the pair have steadily built a reputation through DJ sets that connect Afro electronic music with deeper house and techno textures. Their club night SORO Sounds reflects that same ethos. The platform focuses on community and diaspora-led sounds while bridging global dancefloor cultures.
‘Floating’ captures their sonic identity clearly. Commanding bass anchors the record while atmospheric pads, melodic synth lines and sultry vocals create lift above a driving rhythmic core. The result feels equally suited to late-night club systems and expansive open-air dancefloors. Buy/Stream: https://lnk.to/Floating_.
Outside the studio, REMIXIA have taken their sound across major venues and cultural stages, including Pacha Ibiza, KOKO and events surrounding Paris Fashion Week, sharing lineups with artists such as Rampa, Black Coffee, Desiree and Shimza.
For this Influences feature, the duo reflect on five records that helped shape how they think about identity, rhythm and connection in dance music. The selections move through South African house, Brazilian classics and Ghanaian innovation, mapping the cultural threads woven through their sound today.
Atmos Blaq - The Cure & The Cause (Atmos Blaq Remix)
“Atmos Blaq is an artist who resonates with us deeply. We remember queuing to see him play in East London, but arriving too late because the doors had closed. The next day, we randomly bumped into him at another venue and ended up watching DJ Lag together. That moment stuck with us. His remix of ‘The Cure & The Cause’ really shaped how we think about remixing and cultural identity. He respected the original while bringing in a distinctly South African energy.”
Jorge Ben Jor - Ponta De Lança Africano
“We discovered this in a vinyl store while travelling in Rio. It connected instantly. On the surface, it tells the story of a mythical African footballer, Umbabarauma, but beneath that, it celebrates African pride and dignity. For us as Ghanaians, it feels like a bridge across the diaspora. It celebrates movement, strength and presence.”
Thakzin - Possessed
“We first discovered Thakzin through ‘The Magnificent Dance’ in early 2023 when the 3-step sound was spreading globally. ‘Possessed’ stood out immediately. At the time, Afro electronic music was not as widely embraced as it is today, particularly in Ghana. Yet this track always created energy wherever we played it.”
Ata Kak - Bome Nnwom
“Ata Kak represents one of the earliest moments where electronic dance elements fused with Ghanaian sounds. Highlife is foundational to Ghanaian music, and in the early 90s, he was already experimenting with electronic instruments. ‘Bome Nnwom’ feels years ahead of its time and reminds us how deep the roots of innovation go.”
The Believers - Who Dares To Believe In Me
“We both first heard this track in our early teenage years, and it has stayed with us ever since. The vocal line is simple but powerful. When played at the right moment, it creates a huge emotional reaction on the dancefloor.”
The records shaping REMIXIA’s sound reveal a deeper story than simple stylistic influence. Each one carries a cultural connection tied to diaspora, movement and identity.
From the South African house innovations of Atmos Blaq and Thakzin to the Brazilian pride of Jorge Ben Jor and the early Ghanaian experimentation of Ata Kak, the selections form a musical lineage that continues to evolve.
You can hear those threads running through ‘Floating’. The track blends rhythmic drive with melodic atmosphere, bridging club functionality with cultural memory.
As REMIXIA continue building SORO Sounds and expanding their global presence, these influences remain central to their approach. Dance music for them is not just about the beat. It is about connection across communities, across continents and across generations.
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