Paradise

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As one of dance music’s modern disco ambassador, Purple Disco Machine has added his nostalgic touch to some of the early 2020s’ big cultural moment, remixing “I’m Just Ken” from the blockbuster film <i>Barbie</i> and Lizzo’s ubiquitous hit “About Damn Time,” for which he earned his first Grammy. But the German producer’s mission is wider than that. He’s long viewed his music as a funky vessel for feel-good vibes and escapism, where, true to the genre’s root, everyone can express themselves without judgment. Purple Disco Machine builds that world on his third studio album, exploring the many ways people experience “paradise,” whether that’s by getting lost in heavy grooves or acting with reckless abandon. As “W.T.P,” the album’s opening track, winks: “Don’t need no good advice in paradise.” To make the album, Purple Disco Machine collected vintage gear to emulate the warmth of classic record. He also embraced a more collaborative approach, working closely with songwriters and live musicians to capture the energy of in-person session. Diverse collaborators like disco icon Nile Rodger, rapper/singer TOBi, synth-pop artist Roosevelt, and British rock band Nothing But Thieves help shape <i>Paradise</i>’s rich sound, which dips into Italo-disco, ’70s glam rock, and ’80s Hi-NRG. .

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